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2016 Ford F-350 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 12,000 – 13,100 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-350 tow?
Across 44 configurations with published ratings, 2016 Ford F-350 towing capacity ranges from 12,000 lbs to 13,100 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2016 Ford F-350 can tow the maximum value.
- Minimum published towing capacity in this dataset: 12,000 lbs
- Maximum published towing capacity in this dataset: 13,100 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 44 of 44
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 13,100 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 12,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2016 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 | 13,100 lbs | 7,050 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,100 lbs | 7,050 lbs |
| Lariat | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,700 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| XL | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,700 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,700 lbs | 6,880 lbs |
| XLT | Super Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,700 lbs | 7,000 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,700 lbs | 6,880 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,090 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 6,870 lbs |
| Lariat | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,500 lbs | 4,260 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2016 Ford F-350 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,500 – 13,100 lbs (median 12,500 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
2016 Ford F-350 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 12,000 – 12,700 lbs (median 12,300 lbs) across 22 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2016 Ford F-350 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 – 12,500 lbs (18 configurations).
2016 Ford F-350 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,500 – 13,100 lbs (8 configurations).
2016 Ford F-350 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,300 – 12,700 lbs (18 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.73 | 12,000 – 13,100 lbs | 44 |
2016 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: 3,630 – 7,050 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 44
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,050 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,050 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,000 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,000 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,000 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2016 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 | 12,500 – 13,100 lbs | 22 |
| 4x4 | 12,000 – 12,700 lbs | 22 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 12,000 – 12,500 lbs | 18 |
| Regular Cab | 12,500 – 13,100 lbs | 8 |
| Super Cab | 12,300 – 12,700 lbs | 18 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 12,100 – 12,500 lbs | 12 |
| 8 ft | 12,000 – 13,100 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: 12,000 – 13,100 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 | 13,100 lbs | 6,433 lbs | 7,050 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 13,100 lbs | 6,433 lbs | 7,050 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,700 lbs | 6,831 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,700 lbs | 6,831 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,700 lbs | 6,850 lbs | 6,880 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,700 lbs | 6,831 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW | 12,700 lbs | 6,850 lbs | 6,880 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,536 lbs | 4,090 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 7,057 lbs | 6,870 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,670 lbs | 4,260 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,354 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,423 lbs | 4,410 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,481 lbs | 3,650 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 7,057 lbs | 6,870 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,615 lbs | 3,810 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,010 lbs | 3,920 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,298 lbs | 3,630 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,367 lbs | 3,760 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,423 lbs | 3,910 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,536 lbs | 4,090 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,500 lbs | 7,057 lbs | 6,870 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,670 lbs | 4,260 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,066 lbs | 4,370 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,354 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,423 lbs | 4,410 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW | 12,500 lbs | 6,483 lbs | 3,950 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 137.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,242 lbs | 6,680 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,824 lbs | 3,900 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,686 lbs | 3,740 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,242 lbs | 6,680 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,769 lbs | 3,860 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW | 12,300 lbs | 7,242 lbs | 6,680 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW | 12,300 lbs | 6,824 lbs | 3,900 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 158.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,922 lbs | 3,800 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,460 lbs | 6,460 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,866 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,460 lbs | 6,460 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW | 12,100 lbs | 6,922 lbs | 3,660 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 156.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW | 12,100 lbs | 7,460 lbs | 6,460 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,035 lbs | 3,890 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,979 lbs | 3,750 lbs | 316 | 397 | 3.73 | 172.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,035 lbs | 3,890 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.