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2009 Ford F-250 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 8,300 – 10,500 lbs across packages. Exact capacity depends on configuration. Payload is separate from towing capacity and is shown where GVWR and curb weight (or manufacturer payload) exist.
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What can a 2009 Ford F-250 tow?
Across 32 configurations with published ratings, 2009 Ford F-250 towing capacity ranges from 8,300 lbs to 10,500 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2009 Ford F-250 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 8,300 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 10,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 32 of 32
Highest-rated example: FX4 · 4x4 · Super Cab — 10,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 8,300 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2009 Ford F-250. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 10,500 lbs | 2,870 lbs |
| FX4 | Super Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 10,500 lbs | 2,910 lbs |
| FX4 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 10,300 lbs | 2,850 lbs |
| FX4 | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 4.10 | 10,300 lbs | 2,940 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,200 lbs | 3,110 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,200 lbs | 3,110 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 3,090 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 3,130 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 3,090 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,000 lbs | 3,130 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2009 Ford F-250 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 8,700 – 9,200 lbs (median 9,000 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
2009 Ford F-250 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 8,300 – 10,500 lbs (median 8,500 lbs) across 18 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2009 Ford F-250 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,300 – 10,300 lbs (14 configurations).
2009 Ford F-250 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,800 – 9,200 lbs (4 configurations).
2009 Ford F-250 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 8,500 – 10,500 lbs (14 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 8,300 – 9,200 lbs | 28 |
| 4.10 | 10,300 – 10,500 lbs | 4 |
2009 Ford F-250 payload capacity
Payload is not the same as towing capacity. Where both GVWR and curb weight exist in the catalog, payload is GVWR minus curb weight (or the manufacturer payload field when present). Payload covers people, cargo in the truck, hitch equipment, and trailer tongue weight — not the full trailer weight.
- Observed payload range: 2,850 – 3,160 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 32
Highest-payload configurations
- Lariat · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 3,160 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 3,160 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 3,160 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,130 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,130 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2009 Ford F-250 dataset. Values are min–max of published ratings in each group — not a claim that every unit in the group can tow the top figure.
Drivetrain
| Drivetrain | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 4x2 | 8,700 – 9,200 lbs | 14 |
| 4x4 | 8,300 – 10,500 lbs | 18 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 8,300 – 10,300 lbs | 14 |
| Regular Cab | 8,800 – 9,200 lbs | 4 |
| Super Cab | 8,500 – 10,500 lbs | 14 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 8,300 – 9,200 lbs | 8,700 lbs | 28 |
| 4.10 | 10,300 – 10,500 lbs | 10,400 lbs | 4 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.73, 4.10
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Published towing range: 8,300 – 10,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FX4 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 10,500 lbs | 6,263 lbs | 2,870 lbs | 300 | 366 | 4.10 | 142.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 10,500 lbs | 6,418 lbs | 2,910 lbs | 300 | 366 | 4.10 | 158.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 10,300 lbs | 6,479 lbs | 2,850 lbs | 300 | 366 | 4.10 | 156.0 |
| FX4 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 10,300 lbs | 6,591 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 300 | 366 | 4.10 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | 9,200 lbs | 5,628 lbs | 3,110 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | 9,200 lbs | 5,628 lbs | 3,110 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 9,000 lbs | 5,846 lbs | 3,090 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 9,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 3,130 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 9,000 lbs | 5,846 lbs | 3,090 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 9,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 3,130 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 9,000 lbs | 5,846 lbs | 3,090 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 9,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs | 3,130 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | 8,800 lbs | 6,044 lbs | 2,890 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW | 8,800 lbs | 6,044 lbs | 2,890 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,056 lbs | 3,080 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,175 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,056 lbs | 3,080 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,175 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,056 lbs | 3,080 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 8,700 lbs | 6,175 lbs | 3,160 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 8,500 lbs | 6,263 lbs | 2,870 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 8,500 lbs | 6,418 lbs | 2,910 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 8,500 lbs | 6,263 lbs | 2,870 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 8,500 lbs | 6,418 lbs | 2,910 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW | 8,500 lbs | 6,263 lbs | 2,870 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW | 8,500 lbs | 6,418 lbs | 2,910 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 8,300 lbs | 6,479 lbs | 2,850 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 8,300 lbs | 6,591 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 8,300 lbs | 6,479 lbs | 2,850 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 8,300 lbs | 6,591 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW | 8,300 lbs | 6,479 lbs | 2,850 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW | 8,300 lbs | 6,591 lbs | 2,940 lbs | 300 | 366 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
* Payload = manufacturer payload when present, otherwise GVWR − curb weight. Towing capacity is a separate rating and is not the same as payload.
What affects the rating
Higher figures usually need the tow package, the right axle ratio, and enough cooling. Passengers, fuel, gear, and tongue weight all eat into what you can safely pull — stay under both the trailer rating and the vehicle’s payload.