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2018 Ford F-350 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 12,000 – 13,000 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 2018 Ford F-350 tow?
Across 57 configurations with published ratings, 2018 Ford F-350 towing capacity ranges from 12,000 lbs to 13,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2018 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: 13,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 57 of 57
Highest-rated example: XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 13,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 12,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2018 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 | 13,000 lbs | 7,630 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 4,030 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 7,630 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 4,370 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 4,200 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 6,950 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 4,260 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 4,080 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 6,540 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 4,240 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2018 Ford F-350 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,000 – 13,000 lbs (median 12,000 lbs) across 26 configurations in this dataset.
2018 Ford F-350 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 12,000 lbs (median 12,000 lbs) across 31 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2018 Ford F-350 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 lbs (31 configurations).
2018 Ford F-350 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 – 13,000 lbs (8 configurations).
2018 Ford F-350 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 lbs (18 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 12,000 lbs | 3 |
| 3.73 | 12,000 – 13,000 lbs | 54 |
2018 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: 3,740 – 7,630 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 57
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,630 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,630 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,200 lbs
- XL · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,200 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,200 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2018 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 | 12,000 – 13,000 lbs | 26 |
| 4x4 | 12,000 lbs | 31 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 12,000 lbs | 31 |
| Regular Cab | 12,000 – 13,000 lbs | 8 |
| Super Cab | 12,000 lbs | 18 |
Bed lengths
| Bed | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 12,000 lbs | 16 |
| 8 ft | 12,000 – 13,000 lbs | 41 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.55 | 12,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 3 |
| 3.73 | 12,000 – 13,000 lbs | 12,000 lbs | 54 |
Why does towing capacity vary for this vehicle?
Towing ratings vary across configurations. These are configuration differences present in our dataset:
- Drivetrain: 4x2, 4x4
- Axle ratios: 3.55, 3.73
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Bed lengths: 6.75 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 12,000 – 13,000 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 DRW | 13,000 lbs | 6,306 lbs | 7,630 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | 5,909 lbs | 4,030 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 13,000 lbs | 6,306 lbs | 7,630 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | 5,967 lbs | 4,370 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,336 lbs | 4,200 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,573 lbs | 4,260 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,379 lbs | 6,540 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,984 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,336 lbs | 4,200 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,573 lbs | 4,260 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,179 lbs | 4,250 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,729 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,298 lbs | 4,430 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,379 lbs | 6,540 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,984 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,600 lbs | 4,130 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,147 lbs | 6,780 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,709 lbs | 4,420 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,755 lbs | 4,470 lbs | 440 | 925 | 3.55 | 160.0 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,379 lbs | 6,540 lbs | 440 | 925 | 3.55 | 176.0 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,989 lbs | 4,440 lbs | 440 | 925 | 3.55 | 176.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,755 lbs | 4,470 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,379 lbs | 6,540 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,989 lbs | 4,440 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,279 lbs | 3,750 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,516 lbs | 3,910 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,121 lbs | 3,810 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,729 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,241 lbs | 3,990 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,693 lbs | 3,740 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,379 lbs | 6,540 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,926 lbs | 3,800 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,765 lbs | 7,160 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,335 lbs | 3,900 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,543 lbs | 3,790 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,147 lbs | 6,780 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,652 lbs | 3,980 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,336 lbs | 4,200 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,973 lbs | 6,950 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,573 lbs | 4,260 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,179 lbs | 4,250 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,729 lbs | 7,200 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,298 lbs | 4,430 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,750 lbs | 4,080 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,379 lbs | 6,540 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,984 lbs | 4,240 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,765 lbs | 7,160 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,392 lbs | 4,340 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,600 lbs | 4,130 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,147 lbs | 6,780 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,709 lbs | 4,420 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
* 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.