The 2009 Ford Super Duty Pickup is engineered to tackle difficult terrain and heavy loads with ease. It’s the strongest and most capable pickup specifically designed for the biggest jobs.
The vehicle’s system has been optimized to ensure superior control and stability while hauling or towing even the heaviest payloads, simplifying your challenging tasks.
The 2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity is backed by a range of powerful engine options and towing features, including an Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), Torqshift 5-speed automatic transmission, and class-exclusive power scope trailer tow mirrors.
If you’re considering purchasing or already owning 2009 F450, we’ve provided a comprehensive guide that covers the 2009 Ford F450 towing capacity. The guide includes information on engine configurations, conventional towing, 5th-wheel towing charts, and towing guidelines.
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2009 Ford F450 Super Duty Strength Features
THICK C CHANNEL FRAME of up to 6.7-mm steel is one reason Super Duty delivers best-in-class payload and towing.
REAR SPRINGS measure more than 66″ to deliver enhanced ride characteristics and provide more windup stiffness to manage torque without compromising ride comfort.
HOTCHKISS REAR SUSPENSION allows model-specific spring and axle ratings for a wide range of capacities.
OUTSTANDING BRAKING POWER is what you get from the standard 4-wheel power disc Anti-lock Brake System (ABS). Huge vented rotors and dual-piston calipers provide strong, consistent stops, even when moving the biggest loads.
BODY-TO-FRAME MOUNTING BOLTS are driven from the bottom up, a feature many aftermarket builders find desirable.
TIGHT TURNS are easy with the F-450 wide-track monobeam front suspension and more wheel-well space, delivering an outstanding turning diameter for better maneuverability
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity according to the Engine Type
A 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel Engine and a 6.8L SOHC V10 were two powerful engines available for the 2009 Ford F450 Pickup Truck.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY PICKUPS) | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CABS) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 24,600 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 16,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 21,600 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | N/A | 16,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 18,500 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY PICKUPS) | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY (SUPER DUTY CHASSIS CABS) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (Conventional Towing 18,600 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) | 16,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 19,600 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | N/A | 16,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 18,500 lbs (5th-Wheel Towing) |
The 2009 Ford F450 Superduty Pickup was equipped with the 6.4L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 engine that delivers a maximum power of 325 hp at 2,800 rpm and a peak torque of 600 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm. With this engine, the 2009 F450 can tow a maximum conventional weight of up to 16,000 lbs and a 5th-wheel weight of up to 24,600 lbs.
Features of the 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8 Engine
- Delivers best-in-class fuel economy
- Tested for over 10 million cumulative miles
On the other hand, the 6.8L 10 Gas Engine (available on F450 Super Duty Chassis Cabs) generates 300 hp of peak power, and 365 lb-ft of peak torque. When equipped with this gas engine, the 2009 F450 can tow a maximum conventional weight of 16,000 lbs, and a 5th-wheel weight of up to 18,500 lbs.
Features of the 6.8L V10 Gas Engine
- The only V10 gas powerplant in its class gets your heavy loads moving with up to 457 lb.-ft. of torque and 362 horsepower on F-450 and F-550
- It’s paired with a TorqShift ® 5-speed automatic transmission featuring a massive torque converter, beefy gear sets, and a selectable Tow/Haul Mode
- The optional new CNG/LPG Prep Package includes hardened valves and valve seats to help ready your Super Duty for alternative-fuel upfits
The 2009 Ford F450 Super Duty Pickup truck was only available in Crew Cab with 4×2 DRW, and 4×4 DRW configuration.
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Cab)
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
Now, let’s explore the 5th-Wheel Towing Capacity.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel Towing (Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 24,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 24,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 18,600 lbs (4.30LS Axle Ratio) | 18,200 lbs (4.30LS Axle Ratio) |
The Super Duty Chassis Cab version of the 2009 F450 was available on Regular Chassis Cab, Super Chassis Cab, and Crew Chassis Cab along with two available engines (a 6.8L SOHC V10, and a 6.4L Turbo Diesel V8).
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio)16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio)16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio)16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio)16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Regular Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Super Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (Crew Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 16,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
Now, let’s explore the towing chart of 2009 F450 Super Duty Chassis Cabs with 5th-Wheel Towing.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart 5th-Wheel Towing (Regular Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 18,500 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 18,300 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 18,100 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 18,100 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 17,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 21,600 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 17,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 21,300 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart 5th-Wheel Towing (Super Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 18,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 17,700 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 17,700 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 17,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 21,200 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 20,800 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart 5th-Wheel Towing (Crew Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOCH V10 | 17,900 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 17,900 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 17,500 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 17,500 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 17,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 21,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 20,600 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart 5th-Wheel Towing (Regular Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 18,500 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 18,500 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 18,100 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 18,100 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 17,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 19,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 17,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 19,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart 5th-Wheel Towing (Super Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOHC V10 | 18,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 17,700 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 17,700 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 17,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 19,200 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 18,800 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity Chart 5th-Wheel Towing (Crew Chassis Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 DRW | 4×4 DRW |
| 6.8L SOCH V10 | 17,900 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 17,900 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) | 17,500 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) 17,500 lbs (5.38 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.4L V8 Turbo Diesel | 17,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 19,000 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) | 16,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) 18,600 lbs (4.88 Axle Ratio) |
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List of Towing Features for the 2009 Ford F450 Pickup
Trailer Sway Control (Standard)
The Standard Trailer Sway Control is available for Single-rear-wheel (SRW) models and works with AdvanceTrac and Roll Stability Control using a yaw motion sensor to monitor truck motions and detect trailer sway. The system then applies the appropriate brakes and reduces engine power to help the driver regain control.
Dual-rear-wheel (DRW) models use a similar yaw motion sensor to detect and control trailer sway.
Integrated Exhaust Brake
This feature automatically increases engine exhaust back pressure as needed to slow down the vehicle and trailer while in Tow/Haul Mode. A single touch of the brake pedal activates the system to improve control with less wear on the transmission.
Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
TBC balances the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes using braking input, vehicle speed, and ABS logic. The instrument cluster displays the trailer brake controller output, gain levels, and trailer connection status.
TBC also integrates Tow/Haul Mode with the engine brake (available on 6.7L Diesel V8 engine only) to offer enhanced braking and control, eliminate unwanted gear shifting on steep uphill grades, and allow engine braking to maintain or reduce vehicle speed. Additional braking and control are available on downhill grades when the TBC feature is used in combination with the engine brake feature on the 6.7L V8 turbo diesel engine.
Hill Start Assist (New Standard Feature)
Hill Start Assist helps to prevent rolling back on a grade by maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hill, whether heading up or in reverse mode.
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package (Standard)
All models of the 2009 Ford F450 Pickup truck come with the 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package, which provides under-the-bed hardware to allow mounting of a 5th-wheel/gooseneck hitch in the pickup bed, putting more of the trailer weight over the tow vehicle.
Conclusion on 2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity
The 2009 Ford F450 is a remarkable pickup truck that offers an impressive towing capacity. With robust engine options and a range of towing features, the F450 can handle even the most challenging towing demands. Whether you’re a proud owner of this truck or planning to buy one soon, it’s crucial to understand the towing capacity, engine configurations, and towing guidelines.
By referring to the provided information and charts, you can make informed decisions about your F450’s towing capabilities and ensure a safe and successful towing experience. The 2009 Ford F450’s towing capacity is a testament to Ford’s commitment to producing high-quality and reliable vehicles that meet the needs of its customers.
How to calculate the load your vehicle can carry/tow?
1. Use the appropriate maximum GCWR chart (in the Trailer Towing section in this chapter) for your type of engine and rear axle ratio.
2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain the correct weights, take your vehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks.
3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart. This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must be below the maximum trailer weight shown in the chart.
Some Important Information on 2009 Ford F450 Towing Capacity
- When towing with bumper only, do not exceed a trailer weight of 5,000 lbs.
- Ensure that the trailer tongue load weight accounts for 10% to 15% of the total loaded trailer weight.
- The combined weight of the vehicle and the trailer must not surpass the GCWR stated in the vehicle manual.
- Before towing, F450 owners should carefully read and review the owner’s manual.
- The 2009 F450’s maximum towing capacity is achieved only when equipped with a powerful engine, Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and approved towing accessories.
- Towing capacity varies based on the vehicle configuration, cargo, the weight of passengers, the addition of trailer tongue, availability of towing accessories, and other customizations.
- Your vehicle may tow class I, II, or III trailers as long as the maximum trailer weight is equal to or less than the maximum trailer weight listed for your engine and rear axle ratio on the provided charts.
- Remember that your vehicle’s load capacity is determined by weight, not volume, so you may not be able to utilize all available space when loading.
- When towing a trailer, keep in mind that it adds extra load to your vehicle’s engine, transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension, so inspect these components regularly during and after any towing operation.
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