Which Ford Truck is best for Towing?
Which Ford Truck is best for Towing
Can we answer, `All of them’? Fact is, they’re all built Ford Tough, so towing is part of the package. Ford trucks are loaded with towing capacity and built for doers. But to find which Ford Truck is best for towing for you, you’ll want to dig down into what you want to tow, where.
Which Ford Truck Trim Level do you need
Lucky for us, Ford has a handy guide to compare towing capacity of the Ford family of trucks, broken down by configuration, trailer and payload. You’ve also got your regular cab, super cab and crew cab, in case you’re taking a team with you to handle what you’re towing. And as Ford wisely points out, max towing for each truck varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.
We’ll be comparing Ford’s passenger trucks and towing capability, which covers the F-150 Single Rear Wheel (SRW), F-250 SRW and Dual Rear Wheel (DRW), F-350 SRW and DRW, and the F-450 DRW. Ford’s towing guide also breaks it down by 4×2 or 4×4 wheel drive, towing method (conventional, gooseneck or fifth wheel), cab, box, and passenger weight, but for our purposes, we’re going to scope out for a more basic quick comparison for you, starting at the top:
If you’ve got a massive load to haul, Ford’s SuperDuty F-450 is the way to go.
It’s the strongest truck in Ford’s lineup, and can take on the biggest jobs, with 900 lb-ft of torque and a whopping 37,000-lb max trailering capacity. It’s truly the best in the business, and comes standard with a monstrous diesel engine and dual rear wheels…hence the term `dually’. a huge towing capacity up to 24,200 pounds.
Next up, you’ve got the F-350 Dually- also an impressive choice that outperforms competitors for average towing needs. The F-350 boasts a 21,000-lb conventional towing capability, and that rises to 32,000-lbs for fifth wheels and gooseneck trailers.
Ford’s F-250 comes in single rear wheel or the dual rear wheel option. It’s also compatible with gooseneck or fifth-wheel hitch kits, which configures into its tow load capability. Without the options, you’ve got a respectable towing capability of 20,000 lb, and with the gooseneck or fifth-wheel, that ramps up to around 30,000 lb max towing capability.
And now, to the jewel in Ford’s crown: The Ford F-150 is consistently the bestselling full-size pickup in the country, so there’s plenty of reason to consider it as a contender for more everyday towing needs. It’s beloved for a lot of reasons, including its versatility, with multiple trim and engine options. And as with all Ford Trucks, you get impressively high tow ratings: with max conventional tow capacity up to 13,000-lb, depending on the model.
Pick your Ford truck today at D’Orazio Ford!
The question isn’t if you should get a Ford truck- they clearly stand head and shoulders above the competition for towing and performance. The question is which Ford truck to get, and our trusted team at D’Orazio Ford is happy to sit down with you and explore your options. Come in to D’Orazio Ford today at 1135 South Water Street in Wilmington and let’s discuss what you’ll be using your new truck for, so we can best match you to the one you need. Or call us today at 815-476-5205.
