
{"id":14408,"date":"2026-09-10T14:24:23","date_gmt":"2026-09-10T14:24:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tt-blogs.dealerfire.com\/sherwoodford\/?p=14408"},"modified":"2026-09-10T14:24:51","modified_gmt":"2026-09-10T14:24:51","slug":"ford-f-150-vs-super-duty-which-truck-do-i-need-for-towing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/ford-f-150-vs-super-duty-which-truck-do-i-need-for-towing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty: Which truck do I need for towing?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compare the Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty in towing capability<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Figuring out which truck you need for towing can seem daunting. Towing capacities can change based on powertrain, trim level, packages, and other features. At Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB, we try to keep it simple for you.&nbsp;That\u2019s&nbsp;why&nbsp;we\u2019re&nbsp;bringing you this quick comparison of the Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty trucks, to help you figure out which truck you&nbsp;need for&nbsp;towing.&nbsp;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-vehicles\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>View Our New Ford Inventory<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-50\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/ford-build-and-price\"><strong>Factory Order Your New Ford<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Max towing capacity Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Which Ford F-Series truck can tow the most?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">When it comes to towing, the Ford F-150 and Super Duty trucks are both&nbsp;optimal&nbsp;choices.&nbsp;They\u2019re&nbsp;both equipped with towing features&nbsp;and technologies that make it easier to&nbsp;tow. Where they differ is&nbsp;in&nbsp;maximum towing capacity. Higher F-Series trucks like the Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 offer higher towing capacities than the F-150.&nbsp;Here\u2019s&nbsp;a quick look:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The max available towing on the&nbsp;2026&nbsp;F-150 is&nbsp;13,500 pounds.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-leveltext=\"\uf0b7\" data-font=\"Symbol\" data-listid=\"1\" data-list-defn-props=\"{&quot;335552541&quot;:1,&quot;335559683&quot;:0,&quot;335559684&quot;:-2,&quot;335559685&quot;:720,&quot;335559991&quot;:360,&quot;469769226&quot;:&quot;Symbol&quot;,&quot;469769242&quot;:[8226],&quot;469777803&quot;:&quot;left&quot;,&quot;469777804&quot;:&quot;\uf0b7&quot;,&quot;469777815&quot;:&quot;hybridMultilevel&quot;}\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">The max available towing on the 2025 Super Duty is 40,000 pounds for gooseneck towing,&nbsp;35,000 pounds&nbsp;for 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;wheel towing, and&nbsp;30,000 pounds&nbsp;for conventional towing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">How much towing capacity do I need?<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\"><span data-contrast=\"none\">Compare the towing weight of common equipment<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Check out this chart to see which F-Series truck&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;need for towing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-subtle-pale-blue-background-color has-background\"><tbody><tr><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>Equipment to tow\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>The average weight\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/td><td> <p><span data-contrast=\"none\"><strong>F-Series truck for you\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p> <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Jet Ski Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;3,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">F-150, any powertrain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Motorcycle Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;3,500 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">F-150, any powertrain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Pop Up Camper<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;4,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">F-150, any powertrain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Fishing Boat Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;6,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">F-150, any powertrain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Small Utility Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;7,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">F-150, any powertrain<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Large&nbsp;Utility Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;10,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">F-150, Hybrid powertrain and up<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Car Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;15,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, conventional towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;Wheel Camper<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;20,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, conventional towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Large Livestock Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;24,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, conventional towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Large Flatbed Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;26,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, conventional towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Dump Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;30,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559740&quot;:240}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, conventional towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Large Boat Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;34,400 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, 5<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">th<\/span><span data-contrast=\"none\">&nbsp;wheel towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Gooseneck Flatbed Trailer<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Up to&nbsp;36,000 pounds<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><td>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">Super Duty, gooseneck towing<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span data-contrast=\"none\">For most recreational towing, the F-150 will provide plenty of towing capacity. However, if you own a large trailer, boat trailer, livestock, or commercial vehicle equipment,&nbsp;you\u2019ll&nbsp;want to choose a Ford Super Duty truck for towing.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134233117&quot;:false,&quot;134233118&quot;:false,&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335551550&quot;:1,&quot;335551620&quot;:1,&quot;335559685&quot;:0,&quot;335559737&quot;:0,&quot;335559738&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279,&quot;335559991&quot;:0}\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-series-super-duty\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/10\/15162920\/2026_Ford_F250_KingRanch_A_O-1024x395.jpg\" alt=\"Super Duty truck on white background\" class=\"wp-image-13270 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/10\/15162920\/2026_Ford_F250_KingRanch_A_O-1024x395.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/10\/15162920\/2026_Ford_F250_KingRanch_A_O-300x116.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/10\/15162920\/2026_Ford_F250_KingRanch_A_O-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/10\/15162920\/2026_Ford_F250_KingRanch_A_O.jpg 1038w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-series-super-duty\">Learn more about the Ford Super Duty<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile has-black-background-color has-background\" style=\"grid-template-columns:59% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"334\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-1024x334.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Ford F-150 models in a row\" class=\"wp-image-13410 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-1024x334.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-300x98.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O-768x251.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2025\/12\/09150803\/2026_FordF150_A2_O.jpg 1410w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100 is-style-outline\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-black-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-new-ford-f-150\">Learn more about the Ford F-150<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3><span data-contrast=\"none\">Ford trucks towing\u00a0frequently\u00a0asked questions\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789049010672\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What towing technologies does Ford offer?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Common towing technologies on Ford trucks include <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-does-ford-smart-hitch-work-for-towing\/\">Smart Hitch<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/what-is-ford-trailer-sway-control\/\">Ford Trailer Sway Control<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-to-set-up-and-use-trailer-reverse-guidance-in-a-ford-vehicle\/\">Trailer Reverse Guidance<\/a><\/strong>, <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-to-use-pro-trailer-backup-assist-with-your-ford-truck\/\">Pro Trailer Backup Assist<\/a><\/strong>, and <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/blog\/how-does-blind-spot-information-system-with-trailer-coverage-work-edmonton-ab\/\">Blind Spot Information Systems with Trailer Coverage<\/a><\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789049057094\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Do all Ford F-150 trucks get the maximum towing capacity?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">No, the maximum towing capacity refers to properly equipped models. The maximum\u00a0capacity changes based on the engine chosen and available package options.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789049166330\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which F-150 engine can tow the most?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The 3.5 L EcoBoost V6 engine can tow a best-in-class 13,500 pounds.\u00a0The next best engine is the 5 L Ti-VCT V8 engine, which can tow up to\u00a012,800 pounds.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789049208452\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">How much can the hybrid Ford F-150 tow?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The 2026 Ford F-150 Hybrid with a 3.5 L\u00a0PowerBoost\u00a0Full Hybrid engine can tow up to\u00a011,600 pounds.\u00a0That makes it the\u00a0third-highest powertrain\u00a0option\u00a0available for 2026.\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1789049213537\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Which Ford F-150 trim level can tow the most?\u00a0<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The 2026 Ford F-150 XLT\u00a0SuperCrew\u00a04&#215;4 with a 6.5-foot box, equipped with the Tow\/Haul Package and the Max Tow Axle upgrade,\u00a0gets the maximum towing capacity of\u00a013,500 pounds.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/09\/10141554\/2026_F150_XL_B1_O.jpg\" alt=\"2026 Ford F-150 towing a trailer\" class=\"wp-image-14409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/09\/10141554\/2026_F150_XL_B1_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/09\/10141554\/2026_F150_XL_B1_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Ford F-150<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"768\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/09\/10142100\/2026_Ford_SuperDuty_B2_O.jpg\" alt=\"Ford Super Duty towing equipment\" class=\"wp-image-14410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/09\/10142100\/2026_Ford_SuperDuty_B2_O.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cdn-ds.com\/blogs-media\/sites\/71\/2026\/09\/10142100\/2026_Ford_SuperDuty_B2_O-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption>Ford Super Duty<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/sell-your-car-in-sherwood-park-ab\"><strong>Sell your car<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/car-loans-in-sherwood-park-ab\"><strong>Get credit approval<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/auto-loan-calculator-sherwood-park-ab\"><strong>Calculate payments<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sherwoodford.ca\/clp-ford-model-research\"><strong>Ford model research<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-background has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-color\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Compare the Ford F-150 vs. Super Duty in towing capability&nbsp; Figuring out which truck you need for towing can seem daunting. 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