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2021 Ford F-350 towing capacity
Trim-level maximum towing capacity — 12,000 – 21,000 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 2021 Ford F-350 tow?
Across 57 configurations with published ratings, 2021 Ford F-350 towing capacity ranges from 12,000 lbs to 21,000 lbs. Exact capacity depends on configuration — not every 2021 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: 21,000 lbs
- Configurations with a towing rating: 57 of 57
Highest-rated example: Limited · 4x4 · Crew Cab — 21,000 lbs
Lowest-rated example: XLT · 4x4 — 12,000 lbs
Highest towing configurations
Top configurations by published maximum trailer rating for the 2021 Ford F-350. Payload is shown only when present in the dataset.
| Trim | Cab | Drivetrain | Bed | Axle ratio | Max towing | Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.55 | 21,000 lbs | 5,868 lbs |
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 6.75 ft | 3.31 | 20,000 lbs | 4,014 lbs |
| Limited | Crew Cab | 4x4 | 8 ft | 3.31 | 20,000 lbs | 4,663 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 7,728 lbs |
| XL | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 4,222 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 7,728 lbs |
| XLT | Regular Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 13,000 lbs | 4,564 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 6.75 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 4,357 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 7,033 lbs |
| King Ranch | Crew Cab | 4x2 | 8 ft | 3.73 | 12,000 lbs | 4,530 lbs |
Towing capacity by drivetrain
2021 Ford F-350 4x2 towing capacity
Range: 12,000 – 13,000 lbs (median 12,000 lbs) across 26 configurations in this dataset.
2021 Ford F-350 4x4 towing capacity
Range: 12,000 – 21,000 lbs (median 12,000 lbs) across 31 configurations in this dataset.
Towing capacity by cab style
2021 Ford F-350 Crew Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 – 21,000 lbs (31 configurations).
2021 Ford F-350 Regular Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 – 13,000 lbs (8 configurations).
2021 Ford F-350 Super Cab towing capacity
Observed range: 12,000 lbs (18 configurations).
Towing capacity by axle ratio
| Axle ratio | Towing range | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 20,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.55 | 21,000 lbs | 1 |
| 3.73 | 12,000 – 13,000 lbs | 54 |
2021 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: 3,893 – 7,728 lbs
- Configurations with payload data: 57
Highest-payload configurations
- XL · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,728 lbs
- XLT · 4x2 · Regular Cab — 7,728 lbs
- XL · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 7,283 lbs
- XLT · 4x4 · Regular Cab — 7,283 lbs
- Lariat · 4x2 · Super Cab — 7,259 lbs
Quick configuration comparison
Observed towing ranges from the 2021 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 – 21,000 lbs | 31 |
Cab styles
| Cab | Towing range | Configs |
|---|---|---|
| Crew Cab | 12,000 – 21,000 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 – 20,000 lbs | 16 |
| 8 ft | 12,000 – 21,000 lbs | 41 |
Axle ratios
| Axle | Towing range | Median | Configs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.31 | 20,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs | 2 |
| 3.55 | 21,000 lbs | 21,000 lbs | 1 |
| 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: 3.31, 3.55, 3.73
- Cab styles: Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
- Bed lengths: 6.75 ft, 8 ft
- Published towing range: 12,000 – 21,000 lbs
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Towing capacity by trim
| Trim | Max towing | Curb weight | Payload* | HP | Torque | Axle | Wheelbase |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 21,000 lbs | 8,132 lbs | 5,868 lbs | 475 | 1 | 3.55 | 176.0 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 20,000 lbs | 7,486 lbs | 4,014 lbs | 475 | 1 | 3.31 | 160.0 |
| Limited 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 20,000 lbs | 7,737 lbs | 4,663 lbs | 475 | 1 | 3.31 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 13,000 lbs | 6,272 lbs | 7,728 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | 5,878 lbs | 4,222 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 13,000 lbs | 6,272 lbs | 7,728 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 13,000 lbs | 5,936 lbs | 4,564 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,343 lbs | 4,357 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,967 lbs | 7,033 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| King Ranch 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,570 lbs | 4,530 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,764 lbs | 4,336 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,393 lbs | 6,607 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| King Ranch 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,998 lbs | 4,302 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,343 lbs | 4,357 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,967 lbs | 7,033 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,570 lbs | 4,530 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,186 lbs | 4,414 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 7,259 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,295 lbs | 4,605 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,764 lbs | 4,336 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,393 lbs | 6,607 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,998 lbs | 4,302 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,614 lbs | 4,386 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,161 lbs | 6,839 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,723 lbs | 4,577 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| Platinum 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,967 lbs | 7,033 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,769 lbs | 4,531 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,393 lbs | 6,607 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| Platinum 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,003 lbs | 4,497 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,286 lbs | 3,914 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,967 lbs | 7,033 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,513 lbs | 4,087 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,125 lbs | 3,975 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 7,259 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,238 lbs | 4,162 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,707 lbs | 3,893 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,393 lbs | 6,607 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,940 lbs | 3,960 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,717 lbs | 7,283 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,305 lbs | 4,095 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,557 lbs | 3,943 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,161 lbs | 6,839 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,666 lbs | 4,134 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,343 lbs | 4,357 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,967 lbs | 7,033 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,570 lbs | 4,530 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,186 lbs | 4,414 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,741 lbs | 7,259 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,295 lbs | 4,605 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 160 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,764 lbs | 4,336 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 160.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,393 lbs | 6,607 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 176 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,998 lbs | 4,302 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 176.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,717 lbs | 7,283 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,362 lbs | 4,538 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 142.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 148 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,614 lbs | 4,386 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 148.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB DRW | 12,000 lbs | 7,161 lbs | 6,839 lbs | 385 | 430 | 3.73 | 164.0 |
| XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 164 in. WB SRW | 12,000 lbs | 6,723 lbs | 4,577 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.