Ford F-350 Towing & Payload Guide 

Before comparing numbers, it’s important to understand the difference:

• Towing capacity refers to how much weight your F-350 can pull behind it.

• Payload capacity is how much weight the truck can carry inside the cab and bed, including passengers, tools, cargo, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight.

In many situations, payload is the key factor, especially when towing fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers. Knowing both numbers helps ensure your truck stays within safe operating limits.

The Ford F-350 delivers a wide range of towing capability, and the exact capacity depends on both engine choice and rear-wheel configuration. For conventional towing, the F-350 offers the following maximum capacities: Single Rear Wheel (SRW):

• 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel: up to 23,200 pounds

• 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel: up to 23,700 pounds

• 6.8L V8 Gas: up to 12,900 pounds

• 7.3L V8 Gas: up to 19,500 pounds

Dual Rear Wheel (DRW):

• 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel: up to 27,000 pounds

• 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel: up to 28,000 pounds

• 6.8L V8 Gas: up to 18,300 pounds

• 7.3L V8 Gas: up to 22,000 pounds

For larger trailers that require fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing, capability increases further. An F-350 SRW equipped with either the 6.7L Turbo Diesel or 6.7L High Output Turbo Diesel can tow up to 22,100 pounds, while a properly equipped F-350 DRW with those same diesel engines can handle up to 35,000 pounds. Actual towing capacity will vary based on cab style, bed length, drivetrain, axle ratio, and installed equipment. Our team can help confirm the exact rating for the specific Ford F-350 configuration that fits your towing needs.

Payload capacity is just as important as towing when choosing a Ford F-350, especially for work trucks carrying tools, materials, passengers, and hitch equipment. Like towing, payload capacity varies based on engine selection and whether the truck is configured with single rear wheels (SRW) or dual rear wheels (DRW). For single rear wheel (SRW) configurations, maximum payload capacity includes:

• 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel: up to 3,948 pounds

• 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel: up to 3,908 pounds

• 6.8L V8 Gas: up to 4,167 pounds

• 7.3L V8 Gas: up to 3,985 pounds

SRW models are often preferred by drivers who need strong capability while maintaining easier maneuverability for daily driving. For dual rear wheel (DRW) configurations, payload capacity increases significantly:

• 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel: up to 6,952 pounds

• 6.7L V8 High Output Turbo Diesel: up to 6,935 pounds

• 6.8L V8 Gas: up to 8,000 pounds

• 7.3L V8 Gas: up to 7,635 pounds

DRW setups are commonly chosen for heavy-duty work applications where maximizing in-bed capacity and maintaining stability under load are critical. As with towing, actual payload capacity depends on cab style, bed length, drivetrain, and installed options.

Ford equips the F-350 with available technology designed to make towing more controlled and predictable, including:

• Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ for easier reversing

• Trailer sway control for added confidence at highway speeds

• Integrated trailer brake controller

• Pro Trailer Hitch Assist™

These features are designed to support drivers during long hauls, tight job sites, and challenging road conditions.