2017 Ford Super Duty Towing & Payload Guide
The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup set a new benchmark for heavy-duty pickup trucks. With a redesigned frame, lighter body, and more powerful engines, Ford created a truck built to handle the toughest jobs. Below, we break down the towing and payload capabilities that make the 2017 Super Duty a leader in its class.
How Much Can the 2017 Ford Super Duty Tow?
When properly equipped, the 2017 Ford Super Duty delivers best-in-class towing across multiple configurations:
- Conventional towing: Up to 21,000 lbs
- 5th-wheel towing: Up to 27,500 lbs
- Gooseneck towing: Up to 32,500 lbs (F-450 SuperCrew 4×4)
- F-250 / F-350 SRW conventional towing: Up to 18,000 lbs with Trailer Tow Package
Key Towing & Payload Terms
Before comparing numbers, it helps to understand the terminology used in towing and payload ratings:
- Towing Capacity: The maximum weight your truck can safely pull behind it.
- Payload Capacity: The total weight your truck can carry in the cab and bed, including cargo and passengers.
- GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): The maximum total weight of the truck plus passengers, fuel, and cargo.
- GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): The combined maximum weight of the truck, trailer, cargo, and passengers.
- Tongue Weight: The downward force the trailer applies to the hitch, usually 10–15% of the trailer’s weight.
Towing Technology in the 2017 Super Duty
Ford equipped the 2017 Super Duty with innovative trailering features designed to improve safety and confidence on the road. Available technologies included Adaptive Cruise Control with brake support for heavy trailers, a 360-degree camera system, and a high-mounted cargo box camera for easier hitching of 5th-wheel and gooseneck trailers.
Maximum Payload Capacity
In addition to its outstanding towing numbers, the 2017 Ford Super Duty leads the segment in payload capacity:
- F-250 Super Duty: Up to 4,200 lbs
- F-350 Super Duty: Up to 7,630 lbs
These figures make the 2017 Super Duty lineup ideal for hauling heavy equipment, supplies, or recreational gear with ease.
Built for Hard Work
By combining high-strength construction with class-leading capabilities, the 2017 Ford Super Duty trucks deliver on Ford’s promise of power, performance, and reliability. Whether you need maximum towing strength or payload capacity, the Super Duty lineup was built to handle the toughest challenges. Visit Heritage Ford in South Burlington, VT, to explore the capability of the Ford Super Duty lineup and find the right truck for your needs.
