2023 Ford F-450 towing capacity
Up to 30,000 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW, 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, 2WD, 4.30 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 25,000 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating30,000 lbsConventional (ball hitch). Lowest in the same tables: 25,000 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2023 Ford F-450 towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Conventional | Fifth-wheel or gooseneck | Configurations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel | 30,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | 14 |
| 6.7L V8 | 38,600 lbs | 8 | |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 30,000 lbs | 4 |
2023 Ford F-450 towing capacity chart
All 26 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Conventional (ball hitch)
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 30,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 30,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 25,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 25,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 30,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 30,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 25,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box DRWAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 25,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 40,000 lbs | 48,000 lbs | 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535) | p. 31 |
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 38,600 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 36,800 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 35,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 35,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 35,000 lbs | 48,000 lbs | 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535) | p. 31 |
| Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 34,700 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 2WD | 4.30 | 33,900 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 33,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches | 4WD | 4.30 | 31,900 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 2WD | 4.30 | 38,600 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 4WD | 4.30 | 36,900 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x2 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 2WD | 4.30 | 35,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Regular Cab 4x4 141.6" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 4WD | 4.30 | 35,000 lbs | 46,700 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 2WD | 4.30 | 34,700 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x2 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 2WD | 4.30 | 34,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW GooseneckAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 4WD | 4.30 | 33,100 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 | |
| Crew Cab 4x4 176.0" WB 8' Box DRW 5th-WheelAutomaticpage note: trailer towing values are the same for weight-carrying and weight-distributing hitches; engine printed as "6.7L V8" in this table (the conventional table above prints "6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel") | 4WD | 4.30 | 32,000 lbs | 43,500 lbs | p. 31 |
Common questions
Which 2023 Ford F-450 engine tows the most?
6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel, at up to 30,000 lbs. Next is 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel at up to 30,000 lbs.
Can a 2023 Ford F-450 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 40,000 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2023 Ford F-450
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2023 Ford F-450 configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Gooseneck hitch, listed for 2 of 26 configurations. See on Amazon (paid link)
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2023 Ford F-450. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2023 Ford F-450. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2023 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide, Ford. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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