2020 Model Year

Source: Official Ford Towing Guide

Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY
Towing Capacity

35 configurations · Official Manufacturer Data

20,000lbs max tow

Best-case across all configurations

Model Year

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TONGUE WEIGHT ESTIMATOR

ESTIMATE REAL-WORLD TONGUE WEIGHT BEFORE YOU TOW

Trailer GVWR (lbs)

Maximum loaded weight of your trailer

Percentage method

ADD REAL-WORLD EXTRAS

Propane tanks (20 lb)

× 40 lbs

Lead acid batteries

× 60 lbs

Fresh water (gal)

× 8.3 lbs

Enter your trailer GVWR to calculate estimated tongue weight.

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Configuration

Driver Weight (lbs)

Passengers

Avg Passenger Weight (lbs)

Bed Cargo Weight (lbs)

Hitch + WDH Equipment (lbs)

Ball hitch: 30–50 lbs · WDH: 100–200 lbs

Trailer Tongue Weight (lbs)

Max Rated

20,000

lbs · OEM rating

−

Load Penalty

lbs · above baseline

Available to Tow

20,000

lbs · your setup

Available (100%)

Max tongue weight for this config: 2,000 lbs

Uses SAE J2807 standard (150 lb driver baseline). Always verify ratings with your owner's manual and dealer before towing.

Engine

Cab

Bed

Drive

Max Tow

Payload

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

2WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

4WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

2WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

4WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

4WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

4WD

MAX20,000lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

4WD

19,800lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

2WD

19,800lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

2WD

19,800lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

4WD

19,800lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

2WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

475 hp · 1,050 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

4WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

2WD

19,500lbs

—

6.7L V8 diesel

500 hp · 1,200 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

4WD

19,500lbs

—

7.3L V8 gasoline

430 hp · 475 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

4WD

16,500lbs

—

7.3L V8 gasoline

430 hp · 475 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

4WD

16,500lbs

—

7.3L V8 gasoline

430 hp · 475 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

4WD

16,400lbs

—

7.3L V8 gasoline

430 hp · 475 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

16,200lbs

—

7.3L V8 gasoline

430 hp · 475 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

4WD

16,200lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

2WD

15,000lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Double Cab

Long Bed

4WD

15,000lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

4WD

15,000lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Regular Cab

Long Bed

2WD

15,000lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

2WD

14,800lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Long Bed

4WD

14,800lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

4WD

14,500lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Crew Cab

Short Bed

2WD

14,500lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

2WD

14,500lbs

—

6.2L V8 gasoline

385 hp · 430 lb-ft

Double Cab

Short Bed

4WD

14,500lbs

—

* Amber values indicate highest available tow rating for current filter. "pkg req." = tow package required.

⚠ IMPORTANT — READ BEFORE TOWING

Figures shown are base configuration ratings from official manufacturer towing guides. Your actual capacity may differ based on installed options and accessories. For non-HD trucks, payload is often the limiting factor — not tow rating. Always check: (1) the yellow sticker on your driver door jamb for actual payload, (2) your hitch receiver weight rating, and (3) real-world tongue weight including propane, batteries and water.

Frequently Asked Questions

The 2020 Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY can tow between 14,500 and 20,000 lbs, depending on the engine, cab style, bed length, and drivetrain. The maximum rated towing capacity of 20,000 lbs is achieved with the optimal configuration when properly equipped.

The 6.7L V8 diesel delivers the highest towing capacity on the 2020 Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY, rated at up to 20,000 lbs. It produces 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque.

No — the 2020 Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY can reach its maximum towing capacity of 20,000 lbs without a factory tow package. However, adding a tow package may include convenience features like an integrated trailer brake controller or upgraded cooling.

On the 2020 Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY, the 4WD configuration tows more — up to 20,000 lbs versus 20,000 lbs for 2WD, a difference of 0 lbs. The 4WD variant's advantage comes from a lower curb weight, which directly increases available towing capacity.

The Double Cab cab tows the most on the 2020 Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY, rated up to 20,000 lbs. Other cab styles are: Regular Cab (20,000 lbs), Crew Cab (19,800 lbs).

The tongue weight limit for the 2020 Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY ranges from 1,450–2,000 lbs depending on configuration. Tongue weight — the downward force your trailer hitch applies to the truck — should be kept between 10% and 15% of your total trailer weight. Exceeding the tongue weight limit can cause trailer sway and loss of steering control even when within the max tow rating.

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Ford F 250 SUPER DUTY
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