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2012 Ford F-350 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 11,900 – 12,900 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 2012 Ford F-350 tow?
Across 44 configurations with published ratings, 2012 Ford F-350 towing capacity ranges from 11,900 lbs to 12,900 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2012 Ford F-350 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 11,900 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,900 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 44 of 44
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 12,900 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 11,900 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2012 Ford F-350. 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 | 12,900 lbs | 7,110 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,900 lbs | 7,110 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,280 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 | 4,540 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,140 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 | 6,640 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 3,960 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 6,610 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2012 Ford F-350 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,300 – 12,900 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
2012 Ford F-350 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 11,900 – 12,500 lbs (median 12,100 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2012 Ford F-350 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 11,900 – 12,400 lbs (18 configurations).
2012 Ford F-350 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,400 – 12,900 lbs (8 configurations).
2012 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 | 11,900 – 12,900 lbs | 44 |
2012 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: 3,830 – 7,110 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 44
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,110 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,110 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 2012 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 – 12,900 lbs | 22 |
| 4x4 | 11,900 – 12,500 lbs | 22 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 11,900 – 12,400 lbs | 18 |
| Regular Cab | 12,400 – 12,900 lbs | 8 |
| Super Cab | 12,100 – 12,500 lbs | 18 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 12,000 – 12,500 lbs | 12 |
| 8 ft | 11,900 – 12,900 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: 11,900 – 12,900 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 137 in. WB DRW | 12,900 lbs | 6,386 lbs | 7,110 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,900 lbs | 6,386 lbs | 7,110 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,317 lbs | 4,280 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 | 6,387 lbs | 4,540 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 5,954 lbs | 4,140 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 DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,795 lbs | 6,640 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,322 lbs | 3,960 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,829 lbs | 6,610 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 5,954 lbs | 4,140 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 | 6,322 lbs | 3,960 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,829 lbs | 6,610 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,502 lbs | 4,220 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,637 lbs | 4,460 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,437 lbs | 3,850 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,572 lbs | 4,010 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,397 lbs | 4,090 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,437 lbs | 3,850 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,572 lbs | 4,010 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,400 lbs | 6,397 lbs | 4,090 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,023 lbs | 6,410 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,023 lbs | 6,410 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,023 lbs | 6,410 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,720 lbs | 3,980 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,222 lbs | 6,210 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,804 lbs | 4,090 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,655 lbs | 3,930 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,222 lbs | 6,210 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,739 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,655 lbs | 3,930 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,222 lbs | 6,210 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,739 lbs | 4,040 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,890 lbs | 4,000 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,017 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,825 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,952 lbs | 3,930 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,825 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,952 lbs | 3,930 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 11,900 lbs | 7,442 lbs | 5,990 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 11,900 lbs | 7,442 lbs | 5,990 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 11,900 lbs | 7,442 lbs | 5,990 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.