2026 Ford F-450 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel towing capacity
This engine spans Conventional, 5th-Wheel, Gooseneck ratings for F-450 DRW pickup rows. Use the grouped tables below to narrow by cab, drivetrain, axle ratio, GCWR, wheelbase, and box length.
Payload, hitch load, and equipment notes
Ford publishes engine-level max payload values for this guide and directs owners to the truck certification label for actual payload, GVWR, rear GAWR, passengers, cargo, options, and trailer tongue or pin weight. The hitch-load column uses Ford guide ratios: 10% for conventional towing and 15% for 5th-wheel or gooseneck towing. Chassis-cab, cutaway, medium-duty, and other commercial/upfit ratings are not included in this pickup guide.
F-450 DRW Conventional towing
| Crew Cab | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 176.0 in | 43,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs Tongue · 10% | p.24 | |
| 4.30 | 4x4 | 176.0 in | 43,500 lbs | 30,000 lbs | 3,000 lbs Tongue · 10% | p.24 | |
| Regular Cab | |||||||
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 141.6 in | 48,000 lbs | 18,200 lbs | 1,820 lbs Tongue · 10% | 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535). | p.24 |
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 141.6 in | 46,700 lbs | 25,000 lbs | 2,500 lbs Tongue · 10% | p.24 | |
| 4.30 | 4x4 | 141.6 in | 46,700 lbs | 25,000 lbs | 2,500 lbs Tongue · 10% | p.24 | |
F-450 DRW 5th-Wheel towing
| Crew Cab | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 176.0 in | 43,500 lbs | 34,100 lbs | 5,115 lbs King pin · 15% | p.24 | |
| 4.30 | 4x4 | 176.0 in | 43,500 lbs | 31,900 lbs | 4,785 lbs King pin · 15% | p.24 | |
| Regular Cab | |||||||
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 141.6 in | 46,700 lbs | 35,000 lbs | 5,250 lbs King pin · 15% | p.24 | |
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 141.6 in | 48,000 lbs | 35,000 lbs | 5,250 lbs King pin · 15% | 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535). | p.24 |
| 4.30 | 4x4 | 141.6 in | 46,700 lbs | 35,000 lbs | 5,250 lbs King pin · 15% | p.24 | |
F-450 DRW Gooseneck towing
| Crew Cab | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 176.0 in | 43,500 lbs | 34,700 lbs | 5,205 lbs Pin · 15% | p.24 | |
| 4.30 | 4x4 | 176.0 in | 43,500 lbs | 32,900 lbs | 4,935 lbs Pin · 15% | p.24 | |
| Regular Cab | |||||||
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 141.6 in | 46,700 lbs | 38,600 lbs | 5,790 lbs Pin · 15% | p.24 | |
| 4.30 | 4x2 | 141.6 in | 48,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | 6,000 lbs Pin · 15% | 40k Gooseneck Tow Package (535). | p.24 |
| 4.30 | 4x4 | 141.6 in | 46,700 lbs | 37,100 lbs | 5,565 lbs Pin · 15% | p.24 | |
Data sources
These citations show the Ford guide pages used for the 2026 Ford F-450 6.7L V8 H.O. Turbo Diesel page.