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2016 Ford F-250 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 12,200 – 12,500 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 2016 Ford F-250 tow?
Across 28 configurations with published ratings, 2016 Ford F-250 towing capacity ranges from 12,200 lbs to 12,500 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2016 Ford F-250 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,200 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 28 of 28
Highest-rated example: Lariat · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 12,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 12,200 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2016 Ford F-250. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,490 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,380 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,700 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,490 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,380 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,040 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,700 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,600 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,580 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2016 Ford F-250 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,500 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
2016 Ford F-250 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 12,200 – 12,500 lbs (median 12,400 lbs) across 14 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2016 Ford F-250 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,200 – 12,500 lbs (12 configurations).
2016 Ford F-250 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,500 lbs (4 configurations).
2016 Ford F-250 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,400 – 12,500 lbs (12 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 12,200 – 12,500 lbs | 28 |
2016 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: 2,980 – 4,040 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 28
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,040 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 4,040 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,700 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,700 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 3,700 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2016 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 | 12,500 lbs | 14 |
| 4x4 | 12,200 – 12,500 lbs | 14 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 12,200 – 12,500 lbs | 12 |
| Regular Cab | 12,500 lbs | 4 |
| Super Cab | 12,400 – 12,500 lbs | 12 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 12,200 – 12,500 lbs | 12 |
| 8 ft | 12,200 – 12,500 lbs | 16 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Bed lengths: 6.75 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 12,200 – 12,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,442 lbs | 3,490 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,547 lbs | 3,380 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,230 lbs | 3,700 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,328 lbs | 3,600 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,442 lbs | 3,490 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,547 lbs | 3,380 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 5,941 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,230 lbs | 3,700 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,328 lbs | 3,600 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,351 lbs | 3,580 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,442 lbs | 3,490 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,547 lbs | 3,380 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 5,941 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,230 lbs | 3,700 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,328 lbs | 3,600 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,351 lbs | 3,580 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,629 lbs | 3,300 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,731 lbs | 3,200 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,629 lbs | 3,300 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,731 lbs | 3,200 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,629 lbs | 3,300 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,731 lbs | 3,200 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,200 lbs | 6,828 lbs | 3,100 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,200 lbs | 6,942 lbs | 2,980 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,200 lbs | 6,828 lbs | 3,100 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,200 lbs | 6,942 lbs | 2,980 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,200 lbs | 6,828 lbs | 3,100 lbs | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,200 lbs | 6,942 lbs | 2,980 lbs | 385 | 405 | 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.