13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
7400 (3357) 8900 (4037) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13700 (6213)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7400 (3356) 8900 (4036) 10800 (4897) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13800 (6258)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7400 (3356) 8900 (4036) 10300 (4672) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13800 (6260)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7500 (3402) 9000 (4082) 10900 (4944) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13800 (6260)
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 9900 (4491) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13400 (6078)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-250 SuperCab Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
4x4 with automatic transmission
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 10500 (4763) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13400 (6078)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
F-250 Crew Cab Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3945) 10100 (4581) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13600 (6169)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3945) 10600 (4808) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13600 (6169)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 9700 (4400) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13200 (5987)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
6800 (3084) 8300 (3765) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13200 (5957)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7800 (3538) 9300 (4218) 10600 (4807) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
14100 (6394)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 Regular Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
4x2 with automatic transmission
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7800 (3537) 9300 (4218) 11200 (5080) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
14200 (6441)
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
7400 (3357) 8900 (4037) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13700 (6213)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7400 (3356) 8900 (4036) 10800 (4899) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13800 (6260)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 Regular Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x2 with automatic transmission
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7500 (3401) 9000 (4081) 10300 (4672) 13800 (6260)
7600 (3447) 9000 (4081) 10900 (4944) 13900 (6305)
7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 9900 (4491) 13400 (6078)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10400 (4716) 13400 (6078)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
lbs. (kg)
7400 (3356) 8900 (4126) 10300 (4672)
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F-350 SuperCab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
4.30
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13800 (6260)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7500 (3402) 9000 (4082) 10800 (4897) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13800 (6260)
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 9900 (4491) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13400 (6078)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7100 (3221) 8600 (3901) 10400 (4716) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13400 (6078)
6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10000 (4536) 13500 (6123)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13500 (6123)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10500 (4763) 13500 (6123)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13500 (6123)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel,
with
optional 14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel,
with
optional 14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 SuperCab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 9600 (4353) 13100 (5941)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13100 (5941)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 10100 (4580) 13100 (5941)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13100 (5941)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel,
with
optional 14,000 lb
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel, with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10100 (4581) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13600 (6169)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
7200 (3265) 8700 (3945) 10600 (4808) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13600 (6169)
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
6800 (3083) 8300 (3764) 9700 (4399) 12500 (5670)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13200 (5987)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 Crew Cab Single Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
4x4 with automatic transmission
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 10200 (4625) 12500 (5670)
20000 (9072)
13200 (5987)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel) 6.8L (with fifth wheel)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
4.30
F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.30
16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
9800 (4445) 13300 (6033)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13300 (6033)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.30
17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
10300 (4672) 13300 (6033)
4.30
20000 (9072)
13300 (6033)
6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel, with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
6.8L
6.8L (without fifth wheel, with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
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F-350 Crew Cab Dual Rear Wheel Pickup
Engine
Rear axle
Maximum GCWR -
Maximum
ratio
lbs. (kg)
trailer weight -
Driving
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.30
16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
lbs. (kg)
9400 (4263) 12900 (5850)
4.30
20000 (9072)
12900 (5850)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.30
17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
9900 (4491) 12900 (5850)
4.30
20000 (9072)
12900 (5851)
6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel, with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
6.8L 6.8L
(without
fifth wheel, with optional
14,000 lb.
hitch)
6.8L (with fifth wheel)
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
7200 (3266) 8700 (3946) 10100 (4581)
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F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with automatic transmission
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
7300 (3311) 8800 (3992) 10600 (4808)
6800 (3084) 8300 (3765) 9700 (4400)
6800 (3084) 8300 (3765) 10200 (4627)
F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 9700 (4400) 13200 (5987)
7000 (3175) 8500 (3856) 10300 (4672) 13300 (6033)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
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F-350 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L 6.8L
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
4.30
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
6400 (2903) 7900 (3583) 9200 (4172) 12700 (5759)
6500 (2948) 8000 (3629) 9800 (4445) 12800 (5806)
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
4x2 with automatic transmission
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 9700 (4400)
6900 (3130) 8400 (3810) 10300 (4671)
6400 (2903) 7900 (3583) 9300 (4218)
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F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)
6500 (2948) 8000 (3629) 9800 (4445)
F-350 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.30
16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x2 with automatic transmission
17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
3.73
4.30
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.30
16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
9400 (4264) 12900 (5851)
9900 (4491) 12900 (5851)
9000 (4082) 12500 (5670)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.30
17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
9500 (4309) 12500 (5670)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
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F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Single Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Driving
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
5.4L 5.4L 6.8L
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
4x2 with automatic transmission
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)
3.73
4.10
3.73
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 16500 (7484)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.10
3.73
13500 (6123) 15000 (6804) 17000 (7711)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
6700 (3039) 8200 (3719) 9500 (4309)
6700 (3039) 8200 (3719) 10100 (4580)
6200 (2812) 7700 (3493) 9100 (4128)
6300 (2858) 7800 (3538) 9600 (4354)
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
9200 (4173) 12700 (5761)
4x2 with manual transmission
3.73
4.30
16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x2 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.30
17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
9700 (4400) 12700 (5761)
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Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
8700 (3946) 12200 (5534)
Driving
F-350 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
4x4 with manual transmission
3.73
4.30
16500 (7484) 20000 (9072)
4x4 with automatic transmission
3.73
4.30
17000 (7711) 20000 (9072)
9200 (4172) 12200 (5532)
F-450 Regular Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
4x2 with manual transmission
All
22000 (9979)
14500 (6577)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
4x4 with manual transmission
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
16600 (7530) 18600 (8437)
All
22000 (9979)
14200 (6441)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
16300 (7394) 18300 (8301)
F-450 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with manual transmission
6.8L
All
22000 (9979)
14200 (6441)
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Driving
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
16200 (7348) 18200 (8255)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
4x4 with manual transmission
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
All
22000 (9979)
13800 (6260)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
15800 (7167) 17800 (8074)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
F-450 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
4x2 with manual transmission
All
22000 (9979)
14000 (6350)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
4x4 with manual transmission
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
16000 (7257) 18000 (8165)
All
22000 (9979)
13700 (6214)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
15700 (7121) 17700 (8029)
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F-550 Regular Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
16500 (7484) 18500 (8391)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
16200 (7348) 18200 (8255)
F-550 SuperCab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
16200 (7348) 18200 (8255)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
15700 (7121) 17700 (8029)
F-550 Crew Cab Chassis Cab Dual Rear Wheel (Fifth Wheel
Engine
Rear axle
ratio
Towing) Maximum GCWR -
lbs. (kg)
Maximum
trailer weight -
lbs. (kg)
4x2 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
15900 (7212) 17900 (8119)
4x4 with automatic transmission
4.88
5.38
24000 (10886) 26000 (11793)
15600 (7076) 17600 (7983)
6.8L 6.8L
6.8L 6.8L
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Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.
Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle’s bumper or attach to the axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue.
Load equalizing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use the following procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it can level. 2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers at the center of the vehicle. 3. Attach the trailer to the vehicle and adjust the hitch equalizers so that the front bumper height is within 1⁄2” (13 mm) of the reference point. After proper adjustment, the rear bumper should be no higher than in Step 2.