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2011 Ford F-350 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 11,800 – 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 2011 Ford F-350 tow?
Across 44 configurations with published ratings, 2011 Ford F-350 towing capacity ranges from 11,800 lbs to 12,500 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2011 Ford F-350 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,800 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,500 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 44 of 44
Highest-rated example: Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 12,500 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 11,800 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2011 Ford F-350. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,270 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 6,640 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,590 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 7,070 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,160 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,830 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,940 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 6,640 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 7,070 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,160 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2011 Ford F-350 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,300 – 12,500 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
2011 Ford F-350 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 11,800 – 12,400 lbs (median 12,100 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2011 Ford F-350 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 11,800 – 12,300 lbs (18 configurations).
2011 Ford F-350 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,400 – 12,500 lbs (8 configurations).
2011 Ford F-350 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,100 – 12,500 lbs (18 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 11,800 – 12,500 lbs | 44 |
2011 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: 3,810 – 7,070 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 44
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,070 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,070 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 6,640 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 6,640 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 6,640 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2011 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 | 12,300 – 12,500 lbs | 22 |
| 4x4 | 11,800 – 12,400 lbs | 22 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 11,800 – 12,300 lbs | 18 |
| Regular Cab | 12,400 – 12,500 lbs | 8 |
| Super Cab | 12,100 – 12,500 lbs | 18 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 11,900 – 12,500 lbs | 12 |
| 8 ft | 11,800 – 12,500 lbs | 32 |
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: 11,800 – 12,500 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,327 lbs | 4,270 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,795 lbs | 6,640 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,406 lbs | 4,590 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,369 lbs | 7,070 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 5,928 lbs | 4,160 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,252 lbs | 3,830 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,341 lbs | 3,940 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in.WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,795 lbs | 6,640 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,369 lbs | 7,070 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 5,928 lbs | 4,160 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,252 lbs | 3,830 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,795 lbs | 6,640 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,341 lbs | 3,940 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,857 lbs | 6,580 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,425 lbs | 4,060 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,857 lbs | 6,580 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,425 lbs | 4,060 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,542 lbs | 4,260 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,039 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,663 lbs | 4,430 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,467 lbs | 3,820 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,039 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,588 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,467 lbs | 3,820 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,039 lbs | 6,400 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,588 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,751 lbs | 3,940 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,242 lbs | 6,190 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,844 lbs | 4,050 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,666 lbs | 3,920 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,242 lbs | 6,190 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,769 lbs | 4,010 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,666 lbs | 3,920 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,242 lbs | 6,190 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,769 lbs | 4,010 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 11,900 lbs | 6,945 lbs | 3,950 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 11,900 lbs | 7,048 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 11,900 lbs | 6,870 lbs | 3,810 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 11,900 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 3,910 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 11,900 lbs | 6,870 lbs | 3,810 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 11,900 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 3,910 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 11,800 lbs | 7,459 lbs | 5,970 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 11,800 lbs | 7,459 lbs | 5,970 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 11,800 lbs | 7,459 lbs | 5,970 lbs | 316 | 397 | 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.