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2004 Ford F-350 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 6,800 – 9,800 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 2004 Ford F-350 tow?
Across 50 configurations with published ratings, 2004 Ford F-350 towing capacity ranges from 6,800 lbs to 9,800 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2004 Ford F-350 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 6,800 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 9,800 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 50 of 50
Highest-rated example: Lariat · 4x2 · Crew Cab — 9,800 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 6,800 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2004 Ford F-350. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 4,910 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 4,710 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 4,910 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 4,710 lbs |
| XLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 4,910 lbs |
| XLT | Crew Cab | 4x2 | — | 3.73 | 9,800 lbs | 4,710 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 4,210 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 4,420 lbs |
| XL | Crew Cab | 4x4 | — | 3.73 | 9,300 lbs | 4,210 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2004 Ford F-350 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 7,200 – 9,800 lbs (median 7,400 lbs) across 25 configurations in this dataset.
2004 Ford F-350 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 6,800 – 9,300 lbs (median 7,000 lbs) across 25 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2004 Ford F-350 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,800 – 9,800 lbs (24 configurations).
2004 Ford F-350 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 7,100 – 7,800 lbs (8 configurations).
2004 Ford F-350 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 6,800 – 7,400 lbs (18 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 6,800 – 9,800 lbs | 50 |
2004 Ford F-350 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: 3,420 – 5,500 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 50
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,500 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 5,500 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 5,140 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 5,140 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 5,140 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2004 Ford F-350 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 | 7,200 – 9,800 lbs | 25 |
| 4x4 | 6,800 – 9,300 lbs | 25 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 6,800 – 9,800 lbs | 24 |
| Regular Cab | 7,100 – 7,800 lbs | 8 |
| Super Cab | 6,800 – 7,400 lbs | 18 |
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
- Published towing range: 6,800 – 9,800 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD | 9,800 lbs | 6,223 lbs | 4,910 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD | 9,800 lbs | 6,433 lbs | 4,710 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD | 9,800 lbs | 6,223 lbs | 4,910 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD | 9,800 lbs | 6,433 lbs | 4,710 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD | 9,800 lbs | 6,223 lbs | 4,910 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD | 9,800 lbs | 6,433 lbs | 4,710 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD | 9,300 lbs | 6,696 lbs | 4,420 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD | 9,300 lbs | 6,900 lbs | 4,210 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD | 9,300 lbs | 6,696 lbs | 4,420 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD | 9,300 lbs | 6,900 lbs | 4,210 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB DRW HD | 9,300 lbs | 6,696 lbs | 4,420 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB DRW HD | 9,300 lbs | 6,900 lbs | 4,210 lbs | 310 | 425 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD | 7,800 lbs | 5,415 lbs | 4,440 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD | 7,800 lbs | 5,415 lbs | 4,440 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD | 7,600 lbs | 5,658 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD | 7,600 lbs | 5,658 lbs | 5,500 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,596 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,758 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,596 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,758 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,832 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,596 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,758 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB SRW HD | 7,400 lbs | 5,832 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,836 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,981 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 6,002 lbs | 5,140 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,836 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,981 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 6,002 lbs | 5,140 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,836 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 5,981 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD | 7,200 lbs | 6,002 lbs | 5,140 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD | 7,100 lbs | 6,122 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 137 in. WB DRW HD | 7,100 lbs | 6,122 lbs | 5,000 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,005 lbs | 3,820 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,169 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,005 lbs | 3,820 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,169 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 142 in. WB SRW HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,005 lbs | 3,820 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB SRW HD | 7,000 lbs | 6,169 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,266 lbs | 3,560 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,405 lbs | 3,420 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,429 lbs | 4,660 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,266 lbs | 3,560 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,405 lbs | 3,420 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,429 lbs | 4,660 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 156 in. WB SRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,266 lbs | 3,560 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 172 in. WB SRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,405 lbs | 3,420 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 158 in. WB DRW HD | 6,800 lbs | 6,429 lbs | 4,660 lbs | 260 | 350 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
* 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.