2017 Ford F-550 towing capacity
18,500 lbs with a conventional ball hitch. That rating is for this configuration: Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRW, 6.8L SOHC V10, 2WD, 4.88 axle.
Highest published rating18,500 lbsConventional (ball hitch).
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.
2017 Ford F-550 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 Turbo Diesel | 18,500 lbs | 31,800 lbs | 48 |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 18,500 lbs | 20,700 lbs | 12 |
2017 Ford F-550 towing capacity chart
All 60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 28,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 28,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 28,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 28,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 28,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 28,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.10 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.10 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.10 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.30 | 18,500 lbs | 35,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.30 | 18,500 lbs | 35,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.30 | 18,500 lbs | 35,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.30 | 18,500 lbs | 35,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.30 | 18,500 lbs | 35,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.30 | 18,500 lbs | 35,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight; footnote 2: no factory conventional hitch receiver offered | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | weight-distributing hitch; High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 31,800 lbs | 40,000 lbs | High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 31,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 31,500 lbs | 40,000 lbs | High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 31,200 lbs | 40,000 lbs | High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 31,200 lbs | 40,000 lbs | High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 30,900 lbs | 40,000 lbs | High-Capacity Trailer Tow Package | p. 25 |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.30 | 27,000 lbs | 35,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.30 | 26,600 lbs | 35,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.30 | 26,600 lbs | 35,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.30 | 26,400 lbs | 35,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.30 | 26,200 lbs | 35,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.30 | 26,000 lbs | 35,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.10 | 23,000 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 22,800 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.10 | 22,600 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.10 | 22,600 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 22,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 22,500 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.10 | 22,400 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.10 | 22,200 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 22,200 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 22,200 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.10 | 22,000 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 21,900 lbs | 31,000 lbs | p. 25 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 20,700 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Regular Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 20,400 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 20,400 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x2 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 2WD | 4.88 | 20,200 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, SuperCab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 20,100 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 25 | |
| Super Duty Chassis Cab, Crew Cab Chassis F-550 4x4 DRWAutomatic Transmissionassumes 400-800 lb second-unit body weight | 4WD | 4.88 | 19,900 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 25 |
Common questions
Which 2017 Ford F-550 engine tows the most?
6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel, at up to 18,500 lbs. Next is 6.8L SOHC V10 at up to 18,500 lbs.
What does a 2017 Ford F-550 need to tow 18,500 lbs?
The source lists this for the top-rated configuration: weight-distributing hitch.
Can a 2017 Ford F-550 tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer?
The manufacturer publishes fifth-wheel or gooseneck ratings for it, up to 31,800 lbs. They are listed by configuration above.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 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 2017 Ford F-550
The manufacturer's tables name this equipment for some 2017 Ford F-550 configurations. Equipment does not raise a rating. Check the Needs column for your own build before buying anything.
- Weight-distributing hitch, listed for 30 of 60 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 2017 Ford F-550. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2017 Ford F-550. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2017 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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