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2017 Ford F-250 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 12,300 – 13,300 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 2017 Ford F-250 tow?
Across 34 configurations with published ratings, 2017 Ford F-250 towing capacity ranges from 12,300 lbs to 13,300 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2017 Ford F-250 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,300 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,300 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 34 of 34
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 13,300 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 12,300 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2017 Ford F-250. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,300 lbs | — |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,300 lbs | — |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | — |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | — |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | — |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | — |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | — |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | — |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | — |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | — |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2017 Ford F-250 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,700 – 13,300 lbs (median 12,900 lbs) across 16 configurations in this dataset.
2017 Ford F-250 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 12,300 – 12,900 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 18 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2017 Ford F-250 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,300 – 12,900 lbs (18 configurations).
2017 Ford F-250 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,900 – 13,300 lbs (4 configurations).
2017 Ford F-250 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,500 – 13,000 lbs (12 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 12,300 – 13,300 lbs | 34 |
2017 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.
Payload figures are not available for this model year in the dataset.
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2017 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 | 12,700 – 13,300 lbs | 16 |
| 4x4 | 12,300 – 12,900 lbs | 18 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 12,300 – 12,900 lbs | 18 |
| Regular Cab | 12,900 – 13,300 lbs | 4 |
| Super Cab | 12,500 – 13,000 lbs | 12 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 12,500 – 13,000 lbs | 15 |
| 8 ft | 12,300 – 13,300 lbs | 19 |
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: 12,300 – 13,300 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 13,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 13,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,900 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,700 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,700 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,700 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,700 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,600 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,600 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | — | — | 385 | 405 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
* 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.