The 2027 Super Duty reaches a maximum available towing capacity of 40,000 lbs with a properly configured F-450 diesel. That rating surpasses anything in its class and sets the benchmark for heavy-duty work trucks. This page breaks down every towing and payload number, trim by trim, so you can shop in-stock inventory at Chesrown Ford with confidence.
Two numbers define whether a work truck earns its keep: how much it can pull and how much it can carry. On the 2027 Super Duty, those numbers are 40,000 lbs of maximum available towing and 7,900 lbs of maximum available payload. Both are best-in-class figures, and neither is an accident.
The foundation is a fully boxed, military-grade steel frame reinforced with up to 10 crossmembers. That frame resists flexing and twisting under load, which protects both the truck and whatever is hitched to it. Paired with the right engine and axle ratio, the Super Duty lineup covers every job from a landscaper’s trailer in Sidney to a construction crew’s excavator haul across western Ohio.
The F-250 handles conventional and fifth-wheel towing up to 22,500 lbs on the gas engine and substantially higher with the diesel and the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package. The F-350 DRW steps the ceiling up further, and the F-450 DRW reaches the 40,000-lb gooseneck ceiling with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel and the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package.
The 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine is standard on F-250 and F-350 models. It produces 420 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. Those figures are strong enough to move heavy conventional loads, and the gas engine is the right choice for buyers who tow frequently at moderate weights and want straightforward fueling.
The available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel is standard on F-450 and available across the lineup. It produces 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. Diesel torque peaks at just 1,600 rpm, which means full pulling force is available the moment you start climbing a grade or pulling away from a dead stop with a loaded trailer.
Engaging Tow/Haul mode changes how the transmission behaves under load. It sharpens shift points so the transmission avoids hunting between gears on rolling terrain. It enables engine braking when slowing, reducing how hard the service brakes work during a loaded descent.
The result is more predictable, controlled driving whether you are loaded or empty on the return run.
Payload capacity depends on the truck’s Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, GVWR, minus its curb weight. The F-350 DRW in the right configuration reaches 7,900 lbs of payload with the gas engine and the Heavy-Duty Payload Package.
An F-250 SRW gas Regular Cab 4×2 can carry up to 4,175 lbs in its base configuration. Choosing the right cab, box, axle ratio, and package unlocks the number that fits your job.
Both engines route power through the TorqShift-G 10-speed automatic transmission on gas-powered trucks. The diesel uses the heavier-duty TorqShift 10-speed, which is built to withstand 1,200 lb-ft of input torque. Three overdrive gears keep engine speed efficient during highway towing runs between Sidney and Dayton or Columbus.
Diesel engine exhaust braking adds a second layer of control on descents by restricting exhaust flow to create back pressure that slows the truck without touching the service brakes.
| Series | Best Use | Key Towing and Payload Notes |
|---|---|---|
| F-250 Super Duty | Conventional towing and fifth-wheel work | The F-250 SRW covers most conventional towing and fifth-wheel work. With the 7.3L gas engine and a 4.3 axle ratio, it reaches up to 18,200 lbs of conventional towing in multiple configurations. Adding the 6.7L diesel and the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package pushes fifth-wheel ratings to 22,100 lbs on a Regular Cab 4×2 141.5-inch wheelbase. Payload on the gas F-250 4×2 Regular Cab tops out at 4,175 lbs in base trim. |
| F-350 Super Duty SRW and DRW | Higher payload, heavier conventional towing, and major fifth-wheel capability | The F-350 SRW adds a stronger rear axle rating over the F-250 and reaches up to 19,500 lbs of conventional towing with the gas engine in select configurations. The F-350 DRW grows the numbers significantly, reaching 7,900 lbs of payload on a 4×2 Regular Cab gas model with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package. Conventional towing on the diesel F-350 DRW reaches 28,000 lbs with the right axle. |
| F-450 Super Duty | Maximum gooseneck towing | The F-450 is the gooseneck specialist. Standard with the 6.7L diesel, it uses a wider front track, larger 15.39-inch front rotors, and a 10-stud wheel pattern built for sustained heavy hauling. The 40K Gooseneck Tow Package unlocks the maximum 40,000-lb gooseneck rating on an F-450 Regular Cab 4×2. Fifth-wheel ratings on the diesel F-450 reach 38,600 lbs on a Regular Cab 4×2 with the 4.3 axle and 46,700-lb GCWR. |
The F-250 SRW covers most conventional towing and fifth-wheel work. With the 7.3L gas engine and a 4.3 axle ratio, it reaches up to 18,200 lbs of conventional towing in multiple configurations. Adding the 6.7L diesel and the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package pushes fifth-wheel ratings to 22,100 lbs on a Regular Cab 4×2 141.5-inch wheelbase. Payload on the gas F-250 4×2 Regular Cab tops out at 4,175 lbs in base trim.
XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims all share the same powertrain options and chassis, so capability is determined by your engine, axle, and package choices rather than the trim badge alone.
The F-350 SRW adds a stronger rear axle rating over the F-250 and reaches up to 19,500 lbs of conventional towing with the gas engine in select configurations. On the 6.7L diesel with 18″/20″ all-terrain tires and the 3.55 axle, fifth-wheel ratings reach as high as 27,600 lbs on specific configurations.
The F-350 DRW is where the numbers grow significantly. Running the 7.3L gas engine with the 4.3 axle and the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package, an F-350 DRW 4×2 Regular Cab carries 7,900 lbs of payload. Conventional towing on the diesel F-350 DRW reaches 28,000 lbs with the right axle. Fifth-wheel ratings on the diesel push past 37,000 lbs with a 4.1 axle ratio.
The F-450 is the gooseneck specialist. Standard with the 6.7L diesel, it uses a wider front track, larger 15.39-inch front rotors, and a 10-stud wheel pattern built for sustained heavy hauling. The 40K Gooseneck Tow Package unlocks the maximum 40,000-lb gooseneck rating on an F-450 Regular Cab 4×2. Fifth-wheel ratings on the diesel F-450 reach 38,600 lbs on a Regular Cab 4×2 with the 4.3 axle and 46,700-lb GCWR.
For farmers hauling grain wagons, contractors moving equipment between Sidney and Troy, or livestock haulers working routes across Shelby County and the surrounding area, these numbers translate directly to daily work. A properly configured F-350 DRW lets a contractor load a trailer with a skid steer, add tools and materials in the bed, and make a single trip instead of two. An F-450 diesel with the gooseneck package handles a fully loaded semi-size trailer at legal highway weight limits.
The towing assist technology makes large loads more manageable at any skill level. Available Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch let drivers see tongue weight and bed weight on the center display before pulling onto a public road. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, standard on King Ranch and above and optional on Lariat, steers, brakes, and accelerates the truck automatically to align the hitch ball with a conventional trailer coupler. Pro Trailer Backup Assist makes backing a trailer a matter of turning a knob in the direction you want the trailer to go.
The standard surround-view camera system and available trailer camera inputs provide a clear view of what is happening behind the truck at all times. Blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning extends coverage to trailer length when configured properly.
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, rear automatic braking, and the Tow/Haul mode’s engine braking all work together to give the driver better control margins on every loaded run.
No rival in the heavy-duty segment matches 40,000 lbs of gooseneck towing or 7,900 lbs of payload on a pickup chassis. The Super Duty’s diesel torque figure of 1,200 lb-ft also leads the segment at the time of publication. The gas engine’s 420 hp and 445 lb-ft output is competitive with diesel options from other brands, which matters for buyers who prefer the simplicity of a gasoline powertrain without sacrificing the ability to pull substantial loads.
Ford’s TorqShift 10-speed transmission contributes to this capability by providing three overdrive gears and a wide ratio spread that keeps the engine in its torque band whether loaded or cruising empty.
Whether you need an F-250 for weekend fifth-wheel pulls or an F-450 DRW for the maximum gooseneck rating, Chesrown Ford of Sidney carries Super Duty inventory across the lineup. Bring your trailer weight and job requirements, and the team can match you to the right engine, axle ratio, and package before you leave the lot.
The maximum is 40,000 lbs, achieved with a properly configured F-450 DRW diesel using the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Conventional towing peaks at 28,000 lbs on the F-350 DRW diesel, and fifth-wheel ratings on the F-450 diesel reach 38,600 lbs in select configurations.
The maximum available payload is 7,900 lbs, achieved on an F-350 DRW 4×2 Regular Cab gas model with the Heavy-Duty Payload Package. Payload varies by cab, box, axle, engine, and package selection.
Two engines are available. The 7.3L V8 gas engine produces 420 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque and is standard on F-250 and F-350 models. The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel produces 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque, is standard on F-450, and is available on all models. The diesel unlocks the highest towing ratings.
Yes. Tow/Haul mode modifies transmission shift points to reduce gear hunting under load and enables engine braking to help control speed on downhill grades. It is one of five standard selectable drive modes on the TorqShift 10-speed transmission.
Standard towing technology includes a surround-view camera system, forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, and rear automatic braking. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist is standard on King Ranch and above. Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch are available across the lineup.
Any trim level can be configured for high gooseneck ratings as long as you select the F-450 DRW, the 6.7L diesel, the 4.3 axle ratio, and the 40K Gooseneck Tow Package. Trim level affects comfort and technology features but does not restrict the maximum capability packages.
Yes. An F-250 with the 6.7L diesel, the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package, and the correct configuration reaches up to 22,100 lbs of fifth-wheel towing. The gas F-250 with a 4.3 axle reaches up to approximately 19,500 lbs on select fifth-wheel configurations.
Yes. Chesrown Ford of Sidney stocks Super Duty models across the F-250, F-350, and F-450 lineup. Check online to see current availability and filter by cab, engine, and drivetrain.
