Here at Fuller Ford, we know that researching towing capacity is one of the most important aspects of shopping for a new heavy-duty pickup truck. It'll help you make sure that you have the power needed to haul what you need for your next project in Cincinnati, Newport, or Covington.
If you're thinking about getting behind the wheel of a Ford F-250, you should know that its maximum conventional towing capacity is 18,000 pounds. However, this truck has several different configurations that can influence its towing power. Below you can learn more!
Ford F-250 Engine Power
The standard engine of the Ford F-250 is the 6.2L Flex Fuel V8. It produces 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. Plus, it's paired with the standard TorqShift® Heavy-Duty 6-speed SelectShift-G™ automatic transmission. It includes Tow/Haul mode, which minimizes gear hunting for more capable shifting power.
To ramp up the towing capacity of the Ford F-250, there's also the available 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine. It cranks out 450 horsepower and a whopping 935 lb-ft of torque. It's partnered up with the TorqShift® Heavy-Duty 6-speed SelectShift® automatic transmission. Plus, the Upgraded Diesel Engine-Exhaust Braking gives you more stopping power and control when you're towing a big haul.
If you're looking for enhanced capability on the rugged grounds of the jobsite, the F-250 can also be equipped with an available Electronic shift-on-the-fly 4-Wheel-Drive system. It'll help you get your haul wherever it needs to be.
Ford F-250 Towing Strength
When outfitted with the 6.2L V8, the F-250 has plenty of power to tow what you need. It has a maximum conventional towing capacity of 15,000 pounds. You'll get a little more with the available 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Hitch Prep Package. It gives you 15,800 pounds of gooseneck towing.
If you have an even bigger job on your hands, the 6.7L Turbo Diesel is the way to go. It gives you a maximum conventional towing capacity of 18,000 pounds. Plus, you'll get 18,500 pounds of 5th-wheel or gooseneck towing.
What about the gear that doesn't require a trailer? Well, the Ford F-250 has you covered there, too! It has a maximum payload of 4,270 pounds. Plus, loading everything in will be even easier with the available Tailgate Step with Tailgate Assistâ„¢.
Towing Technology
The Ford F-250 has a wide array of available features that'll help make it even easier to take advantage of its full towing capacity. For starters, the available Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System comes with a 360-degree camera and a rear Center High Mounted Stop Light (CHMSL) camera. This system will make both parking and hooking up your trailer a breeze.
When you're cruising down the highway, you can rest assured that this heavy-duty pickup is watching your back. Its available BLIS® (Blind Spot Information System) includes Trailer Tow. That means it'll look after both your truck and the trailer.
Finally, there's the available Adaptive Steering. This technology will make it easier to take command of your haul. It automatically fine-tunes the steering response based on how fast you're going. That means, more control at low speeds and less effort at high speeds.
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Put the F-250 Towing Capacity to the Test!
If you think the Ford F-250 has the towing capacity you need for your next job in Cincinnati, Newport, or Covington, come see it for yourself. Here at Fuller Ford, you'll be able to see what this truck is really made of.