Which Ford Truck Tows the Most?

The 2026 Ford Super Duty® truck, equipped with the 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® Diesel engine, offers a best-in-class maximum towing capacityof 40,000 pounds. This truck is best for hauling large horse trailers, RVs or farm equipment. You can configure a Ford F-350 as a dually to maximize towing capability and have the experts at Dutch's Ford install gooseneck hitches and other trailering accessories to meet your needs.

Whether you need the best truck for towing your trailer full of Thoroughbreds to Keeneland, or you have plans to haul a large RV for a family camping trip in KY, the team at our Ford dealership near Lexington is here to pair you with the perfect truck. Read our guide below for more information on Ford truck towing capacities or reach out to our Ford sales team for additional information.

Which Ford Truck Is Best for Me?

Knowing which new Ford truck is best for you depends on how you plan to use it. Lexington is world-famous horse country, which means that many locals need heavy-duty F-Series trucks that can keep up with their Thoroughbred racing operations, competitions at the Kentucky Three-Day Event and more.

Kentucky is also a state known for its beautiful landscapes, which make it a popular destination for campers and RV owners who also need strong trucks, like the popular F-150, for hauling. Plus, KY is ideal for farming, which means that farmers need trucks that can haul heavy equipment and oversized loads. This makes commercial Ford trucks the best fit.

The Ford truck lineup even includes mid-sized trucks like the Ranger and compact pickups like the Maverick, which are ideal for lighter tasks and hauling smaller loads. The Ford sales team at our local truck dealer can help you compare the complete Ford truck lineup to find your match, and if you don't see it on our lot, we can show you how to custom order a Ford truck that checks every box.

Ford F-Series Towing Capacity by Engine

When Lexington horse farms, agricultural facilities or construction job sites need a new F-450 or F-350 for their operations, they often need the highest maximum towing capacity, which is delivered by the 6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® Diesel engine and reaches up to 40,000 pounds.

There's also the 6.8-liter gas V8 engine option, which offers exceptional tow ratings and the best payload capacity in the lineup, boasting up to 8,000 pounds.

If you don't need a truck that's quite so heavy-duty, the Ford F-150 is among the best on the market. The new F-150 towing capacity of up to 13,500 pounds is perfect for hauling bumper-pull equipment trailers, landscaping tools and more. Plus, there are six different F-150 engine options to choose from, making it easy to configure the truck exactly as you see fit.

Ford F-150 Engine	Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs.)	Maximum Payload Capacity (lbs.)
2.7-liter EcoBoost® V6	8,400	1,775
3.5-liter EcoBoost® V6	13,500	2,445
3.5-liter PowerBoost™ Full Hybrid V6	11,200	1,815
5.0-liter Ti-VCT V8	12,900	2,225
3.5-liter EcoBoost® H.O. V6	8,200	1,405
5.2-liter Supercharged V8	8,700	1,410
6.8-liter Gas V8	18,900	8,000
7.3-liter Gas V8	22,500	7,635
6.7-liter Power Stroke® Diesel	38,600	6,952
6.7-liter High Output Power Stroke® Diesel	40,000	6,935

Ford F-Series Configurations for Trailering

To further increase hauling capabilities, you can compare SRW vs. DRW configurations on certain Ford truck models. A heavy-duty dually truck is designed to have two sets of wheels on each side of the rear axle, which increases hauling ability. This is often necessary for large construction equipment trailers, steel livestock trailers and aluminum six horse trailers with gooseneck hitches.

Additionally, Ford has various towing packages and trailering technologies that can make your experience hauling heavy equipment easier and safer. Let our truck sales experts show you all the latest technologies, how they work, and how they can assist you on the job.