Ford F-250
- Years covered
- 1999–2022
- Configurations
- 746
- Observed tow range
- 2,100 – 15,000 lbs
- Payload range
- 2,179 – 4,332 lbs
- Peak payload
- 4,332 lbs in 2019
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Ford F-250 vs RAM 2500 Towing Capacity
RAM 2500 has the higher peak towing rating represented in our dataset
F-250
Highest rating represented in our dataset
15,000 lbs2500
Highest rating represented in our dataset
17,000 lbsDifference
Peak ratings in dataset
+2,000 lbsFord F-250 has the higher peak rating in 6 of 11 shared model years; RAM 2500 leads in 1.
Across the model years represented in our database, the RAM 2500 reaches a higher peak towing rating (17,000 lbs vs 15,000 lbs, difference 2,000 lbs). In shared model years with data, F-250 leads in 6 and 2500 leads in 1 (4 ties). The exact difference depends heavily on model year and configuration.
RAM 2500
- Years covered
- 2012–2022
- Configurations
- 217
- Observed tow range
- 10,000 – 17,000 lbs
- Payload range
- 1,430 – 6,103 lbs
- Peak towing
- 17,000 lbs in 2017 (2017)
- Peak payload
- 6,103 lbs in 2013
At a glance
Maximum towing represented
F-25015,000 lbs
250017,000 lbs
2500 wins
Peak towing advantage
F-250—
2500+2,000 lbs
2500 wins
Maximum payload (validated)
F-2504,332 lbs
25006,103 lbs
2500 wins
Observed towing range
F-2502,100 lbs – 15,000 lbs
250010,000 lbs – 17,000 lbs
Years covered
F-2501999–2022
25002012–2022
Configurations available
F-250746
2500217
Peak towing years
F-25015,000 lbs in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
250017,000 lbs in 2017
Peak payload years
F-2504,332 lbs in 2019
25006,103 lbs in 2013
F-250
VS2500
Which one works for your trailer?
Searching configurations for the selected years (2008 F-250 vs 2008 2500). Clear years in the bar above to search the full model history.
Compare specific model years
2008 Ford F-250 vs 2008 RAM 2500
Decision metrics
Peak towing represented
F-25010,400 lbs
2500Not available in our dataset
Not enough data to compare
Peak payload
F-2503,110 lbs
2500Not available in our dataset
Not enough data to compare
Minimum towing represented
F-2508,200 lbs
2500Not available in our dataset
Not enough data to compare
Minimum payload
F-2502,750 lbs
2500Not available in our dataset
Not enough data to compare
F-250
- GVWR range
- 8,800 – 9,600 lbs
- Curb weight range
- 5,675 – 6,685 lbs
- GCWR
- 15,000 – 17,000 lbs
- Drivetrains
- 4x2, 4x4
- Cabs
- Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Bed lengths
- Not available in our dataset
- Axle ratios
- 3.73, 4.10
- Engines
- Not available in our dataset
- Configuration count
- 32
2500
Not available in our dataset
Data coverage
Ford F-250 2008: 32 configurations
RAM 2500 2008: 0 configurations
Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.
Compare towing capacity by year
Maximum observed towing capacity per model year in our dataset. Click a year to select it for detailed comparison.
F-2502500
F-250 vs 2500 by year
Every year where either model has data. Missing values are not treated as zero.
| Year | F-250 max tow | 2500 max tow | Difference | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs | Tie |
| 2021 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs | Tie |
| 2020 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs | Tie |
| 2019 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs | Tie |
| 2018 | 13,000 lbs | 11,000 lbs | -2,000 lbs F-250 | F-250 |
| 2017 | 13,300 lbs | 17,000 lbs | +3,700 lbs 2500 | 2500 |
| 2016 | 12,500 lbs | 11,040 lbs | -1,460 lbs F-250 | F-250 |
| 2015 | 12,500 lbs | 11,080 lbs | -1,420 lbs F-250 | F-250 |
| 2014 | 12,500 lbs | 11,860 lbs | -640 lbs F-250 | F-250 |
| 2013 | 12,500 lbs | 12,350 lbs | -150 lbs F-250 | F-250 |
| 2012 | 12,500 lbs | 11,350 lbs | -1,150 lbs F-250 | F-250 |
| 2011 | 12,500 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2010 | 10,000 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2009 | 10,500 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2008 | 10,400 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2007 | 11,100 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2006 | 9,100 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2005 | 9,000 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2004 | 7,800 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2003 | 12,500 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2002 | 12,500 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2001 | 12,500 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 2000 | 14,500 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
| 1999 | 9,800 lbs | No comparable data | No comparable data | Not enough data |
Payload capacity by model year
Maximum observed payload for both models across years. Higher tow rating is not always the only relevant choice.
F-2502500
Best towing configurations
2008 Ford F-250
- FX44x4 · Super Cab · 4.10Max towing 10,400 lbs · Payload 2,750 lbs
- FX44x4 · Super Cab · 4.10Max towing 10,400 lbs · Payload 2,820 lbs
- FX44x4 · Crew Cab · 4.10Max towing 10,200 lbs · Payload 2,770 lbs
- FX44x4 · Crew Cab · 4.10Max towing 10,200 lbs · Payload 2,840 lbs
- XL4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73Max towing 9,100 lbs · Payload 3,060 lbs
2008 RAM 2500
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Where each model has the advantage
Ford F-250
- Higher maximum towing in: 6 of 11 comparable years
Show years
2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018
- Higher payload in: 9 of 10 comparable years
Show years
2012, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
RAM 2500
- Higher maximum towing in: 1 of 11 comparable years
Show years
2017
- Higher payload in: 1 of 10 comparable years
Show years
2013
Years where these models are closest
Shared years with the smallest absolute difference in maximum towing ratings.
| Year | F-250 | 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs |
| 2021 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs |
| 2020 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs |
| 2019 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs |
| 2013 | 12,500 lbs | 12,350 lbs | -150 lbs |
| 2014 | 12,500 lbs | 11,860 lbs | -640 lbs |
| 2012 | 12,500 lbs | 11,350 lbs | -1,150 lbs |
| 2015 | 12,500 lbs | 11,080 lbs | -1,420 lbs |
Years with the biggest towing-capacity difference
| Year | F-250 | 2500 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 13,300 lbs | 17,000 lbs | +3,700 lbs |
| 2018 | 13,000 lbs | 11,000 lbs | -2,000 lbs |
| 2016 | 12,500 lbs | 11,040 lbs | -1,460 lbs |
| 2015 | 12,500 lbs | 11,080 lbs | -1,420 lbs |
| 2012 | 12,500 lbs | 11,350 lbs | -1,150 lbs |
| 2014 | 12,500 lbs | 11,860 lbs | -640 lbs |
| 2013 | 12,500 lbs | 12,350 lbs | -150 lbs |
| 2022 | 15,000 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 0 lbs |
Data coverage / methodology
Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.
- Peak values are the highest ratings represented in our dataset, not a claim of manufacturer completeness.
- Missing values are never treated as zero.
- We do not use averages of towing configurations as a primary comparison metric.
- Trailer “match” means the entered limits are satisfied by ratings in our dataset — additional real-world vehicle/trailer limits may apply. We never say a tow is “safe.”
Model pages
Ford F-250 towing capacity · RAM 2500 towing capacity