The impressive Ford Super Duty series is often a go-to for folks near Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, VA, seeking a rugged and capable truck. What makes these trucks so attractive to everyday workers?
It's the combination of capability, practicality, and customizability. When you dive into the Ford F-250 towing capacity and payload figures, you start to understand what gives the truck so much appeal.
At Richmond Ford Lincoln, we're quick to recommend the F-250 for truck-shoppers who want more power than the F-150 can offer. So, if you're of the bigger is better mindset, check out the F-250!
Maximum Payload and Towing Capacity for Ford F-250
So, there are a lot of variables that will influence the towing and payload capacities of your Ford F-250. The engine plays a role, for example. The size of your cab is also going to factor in.
With the Ford F-250 properly equipped, though, and a conventional towing hitch attached, you can expect a maximum towing capacity of 20,000 pounds. Deciding to go with a 5th-wheel or gooseneck style setup will improve the maximum towing capacity of the Ford F-250 to a stunning 22,800 pounds when properly configured.
Payload is somewhat similar to towing capacity, as each is influenced by the style of Ford F-250 you choose. To squeeze out the most payload possible, you want your F-250 to feature a Regular Cab and a long 8-foot bed. In this arrangement, you can expect a maximum payload of 4,260 pounds!
Your Engine Is the Foundation of Your F-250's Capability
To tow and haul as much as possible, your Ford F-250 requires a truck with plenty of power under the hood. For the F-250 can be enjoyed with a trio of V8 engines. There's a 6.2L, 6.7L, and 7.3L option. Each is impressively powerful and is one of many customizable aspects of your truck:
- 6.2L Flex Fuel V8: 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque
- 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel: 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque
- 7.3L V8: 430 horsepower and 475 lb-ft of torque
The drive type of your F-250 can be either a 2-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive arrangement. The transmission is either a TorqShift® 6-speed SelectShift-G™ automatic or a TorqShift®10-speed automatic setup. With the 10-speed, your F-250 receives a range of selectable drive modes.
Fuel tank size is important as you're travelling to far-off work sites. The three available fuel capacities for the F-250 are 29 gallons, 34 gallons, and 48 gallons.
Finally, the wheelbase of your F-250 will be one of the following:
- 141.6-inch wheelbase with the Regular Cab
- 148-inch with the short wheelbase SuperCab or 164.2-inch with the long wheelbase SuperCab
- 159.8-inch with the short wheelbase Crew Cab or 176-inch with the long wheelbase Crew Cab
Ford F-250 Is a Splendid Towing Machine
There's a tremendous advantage to having the Ford F-250 at your disposal when trying to complete projects around Richmond, Mechanicsville, and Ashland, Virginia. You can get a better feel for what this truck offers by viewing it in our online inventory or contacting Richmond Ford Lincoln!