2027 Ford Super Duty F-250 & F-350 Towing and Payload
The 2027 Ford Super Duty F-250 and F-350 deliver up to 38,000 lbs of maximum available towing and up to 7,900 lbs of maximum available payload when properly configured. The F-250 reaches up to 23,000 lbs of gooseneck towing, while the F-350 DRW extends capability to 38,000 lbs. Browse F-250 and F-350 inventory at Arrow Ford in Abilene to find the right configuration for your load.
F-250 and F-350 Towing and Payload Overview
When ranchers near Abilene are pulling livestock trailers, or contractors are moving equipment across West Texas job sites, the numbers on a truck's capability sheet are not suggestions, they are decisions. For the 2027 Super Duty F-250 and F-350, maximum available towing reaches 38,000 lbs on a properly configured F-350 DRW, while maximum available payload reaches 7,900 lbs on an F-350 DRW with the 7.3L gas engine and the F-350 Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package.
Ford's broader Super Duty lineup reaches a best-in-class 40,000 lbs of maximum available towing, but that rating belongs to a properly configured F-450 DRW rather than the F-250 or F-350 covered on this page. Ford Super Duty towing and payload ratings
The F-250 carries a 10,000-lb GVWR in its base configuration, while the F-350 DRW reaches a 14,000-lb GVWR. The diesel F-350 DRW reaches up to 6,935 lbs of payload in the applicable Regular Cab 4x2 configuration.
These ratings do not apply universally across every build. The specific number a buyer achieves depends on cab style, box length, axle ratio, drivetrain, engine choice, tire configuration, GVWR, GCWR, and option content. Understanding those variables is the core task of this page.
How the Towing and Payload Systems Work
The Engines Behind the Numbers
The 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 gas engine is standard on all F-250 and F-350 models. It produces 420 hp at 5,350 rpm and 445 lb-ft of torque at 4,250 rpm. Its cast-iron block, forged-steel crankshaft, and four-bolt cross-bolted main bearings give it commercial-grade durability suited to daily work cycles.
The available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20 produces 500 hp at 2,600 rpm and 1,200 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm. That torque figure arrives low in the rev range, which is why diesel configurations generally reach higher gooseneck and fifth-wheel ratings. The diesel also features diesel engine exhaust braking, which restricts exhaust flow to create back pressure that helps slow the truck on descents without relying solely on the friction brakes.
Both engines route power through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The gas engine pairs with the TorqShift-G 10-speed automatic, while the diesel uses the TorqShift 10-speed automatic engineered for the diesel's higher torque output.
Both transmissions provide five standard selectable drive modes: Normal, Slippery, Tow/Haul, Eco, and either Off-Road on 4x4 models or Trail on 4x2 models. Rock Crawl mode is added with select off-road packages.
Tow/Haul Mode
Tow/Haul mode modifies the transmission's shift points to reduce unnecessary gear changes on steep grades. It also helps use engine braking to maintain or reduce speed when descending hills. For anyone hauling a loaded trailer down a grade outside Abilene, this can reduce the amount of braking and shifting the driver needs to manage manually.
The Frame Foundation
A fully boxed, high-strength steel frame reinforced with up to 10 crossmembers provides the structural base for these ratings. It is designed to minimize flex and twisting under load, helping the F-350 DRW support a GVWR of up to 14,000 lbs in properly configured models.
Towing and Payload Across F-250 and F-350 Configurations
The two most critical variables are engine choice and the SRW, single rear wheel, vs. DRW, dual rear wheel, configuration.
| Model | Max Payload | Max Conventional Towing | Max 5th-Wheel Towing | Max Gooseneck Towing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-250 SRW | 4,175 lbs | 22,000 lbs | 22,100 lbs | 23,000 lbs |
| F-350 SRW | 4,857 lbs | 25,000 lbs | 27,400 lbs | 27,600 lbs |
| F-350 DRW | 7,900 lbs | 28,000 lbs | 38,000 lbs | 38,000 lbs |
These are maximum available ratings across different configurations. The truck that achieves the maximum payload is not necessarily the same cab, engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, tire, GVWR, or GCWR configuration that achieves the maximum towing rating.
F-250 SRW
The F-250 is a single-rear-wheel truck. With the 7.3L gas engine and 4.30 axle ratio, maximum conventional towing reaches 18,200 lbs.
Properly configured models with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel and the F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package can increase conventional towing to 22,000 lbs. Maximum fifth-wheel towing reaches 22,100 lbs, while maximum gooseneck towing reaches 23,000 lbs.
Maximum payload on the F-250 SRW reaches 4,175 lbs on a 4x2 Regular Cab with the 7.3L gas engine. Crew Cab configurations, 4x4 drivetrains, diesel engines, and additional equipment add curb weight and can reduce available payload.
F-350 SRW
The F-350 SRW increases both payload and towing capability while retaining a single-rear-wheel layout.
With the 7.3L gas engine, 18"/20" all-terrain tires, and a 4x4 Regular Cab configuration, the F-350 SRW reaches a GVWR of 11,400 lbs and maximum payload of 4,857 lbs. A comparable 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel configuration reaches a 12,000-lb GVWR and 4,843 lbs of payload.
Maximum conventional towing on the F-350 SRW reaches 25,000 lbs with a properly configured diesel truck. Maximum fifth-wheel towing reaches 27,400 lbs, while maximum gooseneck towing reaches 27,600 lbs.
These maximum towing figures require specific combinations of the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel, axle ratio, GCWR, tire configuration, cab style, drivetrain, and box length.
The F-350 SRW is the configuration many buyers choose when they need more payload and trailer capacity than an F-250 offers but do not want the additional width of dual rear wheels.
F-350 DRW
This is where F-250/F-350 payload capability peaks. The F-350 DRW with the 7.3L gas engine, a 4x2 Regular Cab, and the F-350 Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package reaches 7,900 lbs of maximum available payload.
A 4x2 Regular Cab F-350 DRW with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel reaches up to 6,935 lbs of payload in the configuration shown in Ford's payload data.
Maximum conventional towing reaches 28,000 lbs with a properly configured 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel F-350 DRW.
For fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing, an F-350 DRW with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel and 4.10 axle ratio reaches up to 38,000 lbs. That configuration carries a GCWR of 45,600 lbs.
The overall Super Duty maximum of 40,000 lbs belongs to the F-450 DRW, not the F-350.
Real-World Benefit for F-250 and F-350 Owners
Towing Technology That Works While You Drive
The 2027 Super Duty offers technology designed to make its capability ratings easier to use in everyday towing and hauling.
Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch is available and can track payload weight in the bed as cargo is added. The center display can show the running total, while select models use taillamp indicators as an additional visual aid. Smart Hitch can also help estimate tongue weight.
Pro Trailer Backup Assist is available on properly equipped models and allows the driver to control the trailer's intended direction using the Pro Trailer Backup Assist control while the truck manages steering inputs.
Pro Trailer Hitch Assist is available on select models and standard on certain higher models. The system can control steering, acceleration, and braking while guiding the truck toward a conventional trailer hitch.
BLIS with Trailer Coverage can extend blind-spot monitoring to account for a connected trailer, improving awareness during lane changes.
Dynamic Hitch Assist works with the rear-view camera to provide alignment guidance on the center display while backing toward a trailer hitch.
Camera and Visibility Technology
The 2027 Super Duty offers an available 360-Degree Camera that can provide a bird's-eye view around the truck. It is not standard across every F-250 and F-350 configuration.
Availability varies by model and equipment package. For example, the feature is included on certain higher models and may be optional on others.
A 12-inch center display with SYNC 4 is also available on appropriately equipped models, providing a larger view for towing, camera, navigation, and vehicle information.
How the F-250 and F-350 Compare on Capability
Within the F-250 and F-350 range, maximum towing reaches 38,000 lbs and maximum payload reaches 7,900 lbs.
The F-350 DRW is responsible for both of those peak figures, but they come from different builds. The 7,900-lb payload rating uses the 7.3L gas engine and F-350 Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package, while maximum fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing use the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel and appropriate towing configuration.
Ford's wider Super Duty lineup reaches 40,000 lbs of maximum available towing with an F-450 DRW. That figure should not be attributed to the F-250 or F-350.
For buyers in Abilene deciding between the F-250 and F-350, payload and trailer type are often more useful decision points than the overall Super Duty maximum.
An F-250 SRW reaches up to 4,175 lbs of payload and 23,000 lbs of gooseneck towing. An F-350 SRW raises those figures to 4,857 lbs and 27,600 lbs. Moving to the F-350 DRW increases payload to 7,900 lbs and fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing to 38,000 lbs.
If the primary task is conventional or fifth-wheel towing in the 15,000- to 20,000-lb range, an F-250 or F-350 SRW may provide the necessary capability without the additional width of dual rear wheels. Buyers regularly carrying substantially more than 4,000 lbs of payload or towing heavier fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers should look closely at the F-350 DRW.
Ford Co-Pilot360 and driver assist technology on the 2027 Super Duty
Find Your 2027 Super Duty F-250 or F-350 at Arrow Ford in Abilene
Ranchers, contractors, and fleet operators across Abilene and the surrounding West Texas region rely on the Super Duty platform for serious towing and hauling work. The 2027 F-250 and F-350 combine available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel torque, the 7.3L gas V8, high-capacity chassis configurations, and towing technology designed around heavy trailers.
Arrow Ford carries F-250 and F-350 inventory across the model lineup, from work-focused XL configurations to Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum models with additional towing, comfort, and technology features.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum towing capacity of the 2027 Ford Super Duty F-350?
The 2027 F-350 DRW reaches up to 38,000 lbs of fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing when properly configured with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel and 4.10 axle ratio. Ford's 40,000-lb overall Super Duty maximum belongs to a properly configured F-450 DRW.
What is the maximum payload of the 2027 Ford Super Duty F-350?
Maximum available payload reaches 7,900 lbs on an F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4x2 with the 7.3L gas engine and F-350 Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package.
Is the 7.3L gas engine or the 6.7L diesel better for towing?
The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel is the stronger choice when maximum towing is the priority. It produces 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque and enables the highest conventional, fifth-wheel, and gooseneck ratings available in the F-250/F-350 lineup.
The 7.3L gas engine produces 420 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque and is used in the F-350 DRW configuration that achieves the 7,900-lb maximum payload rating.
What is Tow/Haul mode on the 2027 Super Duty?
Tow/Haul is one of the standard selectable drive modes on the Super Duty transmissions. It modifies transmission shift behavior to reduce unnecessary gear changes on grades and helps use engine braking when descending hills.
What is the difference between the F-250 and F-350 for towing and payload?
The F-350 supports higher GVWR, rear axle ratings, payload, and maximum trailer ratings.
The F-250 reaches up to 4,175 lbs of payload, 22,000 lbs of conventional towing, 22,100 lbs of fifth-wheel towing, and 23,000 lbs of gooseneck towing.
The F-350 SRW reaches up to 4,857 lbs of payload, 25,000 lbs of conventional towing, 27,400 lbs of fifth-wheel towing, and 27,600 lbs of gooseneck towing.
The F-350 DRW reaches up to 7,900 lbs of payload, 28,000 lbs of conventional towing, and 38,000 lbs of fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing.
Does the 2027 Super Duty have Pro Trailer Backup Assist?
Yes. Pro Trailer Backup Assist is available on properly equipped 2027 Super Duty models. Availability varies by model and package, so buyers should verify the exact equipment on the truck they are considering.
What axle ratio gives the best towing on the F-250?
For the highest F-250 diesel ratings in the supplied towing data, properly configured 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke models use the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package with a 3.31 or 3.55 axle ratio. Maximum conventional towing reaches 22,000 lbs, while fifth-wheel towing reaches 22,100 lbs and gooseneck towing reaches 23,000 lbs.
What is the maximum conventional towing capacity of the F-350?
The F-350 SRW reaches up to 25,000 lbs of conventional towing. The F-350 DRW raises that maximum to 28,000 lbs when properly configured.
What is the maximum fifth-wheel towing capacity of the F-350 SRW?
A properly configured 2027 F-350 SRW reaches up to 27,400 lbs of fifth-wheel towing.
What is the maximum gooseneck towing capacity of the F-350 SRW?
A properly configured 2027 F-350 SRW reaches up to 27,600 lbs of gooseneck towing.
Can I order a 2027 Super Duty F-250 or F-350 at Arrow Ford in Abilene?
Yes. Arrow Ford in Abilene carries 2027 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 inventory across multiple model levels. Search current stock online or begin configuring the Super Duty that matches your towing and payload requirements.
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