The 2021 Ford F-350 Super Duty Pickup trucks are built to offer exceptional power, and towing capacity. The F-350 Pickup Trucks are available in both SuperCab, and Crew Cab configurations, and 4×2 and 4×4 drivetrains for enhanced performance.
There are three engines available for the 2021 Ford F-350 which are a 6.2L Power Stroke Diesel Engine, a 7.3L V8 Gas Engine, and a 6.2L 2-Valve V8 Gas Engine. The diesel engine delivers more power and towing capacity than the gas engine.
The 2021 F-350 powerful pickup truck is equipped with various towing features such as Standard Trailer Sway Control, Standard Hill Start Assist, Smart Trailer Tow Connector, Tow/Haul Mode with an integrated Engine-Exhaust brake, Trailer Brake Controller (TBC), Trailer Reverse Guidance, and Ultimate Trailer Two Camera System. The 2018 F-350 was also available with a 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package.
Let’s explore the 2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity with towing charts, engine configuration, towing features, and more. Without further ado, let’s get started.
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart according to the Engine Type
A 6.2L Power Stroke Diesel Engine, a 7.3L V8 Gas Engine, and a 6.2L 2-Valve V8 Gas Engine are three powerful engines available for the 2021 Ford F350 Pickup Truck.
| ENGINE TYPE | MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY |
| 6.2L V8 Engine | 15,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 16,600 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
| 7.3L V8 Gas Engine | 15,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 21,000 lbs (5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
| 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V8 Engine | 20,000 lbs (Conventional Towing) 22,800 lbs (SRW Super Duty 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) 35,750 lbs (DRW Super Duty 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck) |
The 6.2L 2-Valve V8 Gas Engine produces a peak power of 385 hp, and a peak torque of 430 lb-ft. The 2021 F350 powered by this gas engine delivers a maximum conventional towing of up to 15,000 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 16,600 lbs.
The 7.3L V8 Gas Engine delivers a peak power of 430 hp, and a peak torque of 475 lb-ft. With this powertrain, the 2021 Ford F-350 offers a conventional towing of up to 15,000 lbs, and 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 21,000 lbs.
On the other hand, the powerful 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V8 engine delivers a maximum power of 475 hp at 2,600 rpm, and a peak torque of 1,050 lb-ft at 1,600 rpm. The 2021 F350 offers a maximum conventional towing of up to 20,000 lbs, and 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing of up to 22,800 lbs with the V8 Diesel engine. Likewise, the enhanced towing capacity o 35,750 lbs is obtained when properly equipped with the DRW Super Duty 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck configuration.
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (SRW Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (141.6” Wheelbase) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (141.6” Wheelbase) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,700/12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000/13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,000/13,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000/13,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (SRW Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000/13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300/12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 20,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 14,000/13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 14,000/13,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (SRW Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (159.8” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (159.8” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,700/12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,500/12,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300/12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 15,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 18,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 20,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000/15,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 20,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 15,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 15,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (142.6” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (141.6” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,100/13,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,000/16,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 22,800/19,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,800/19,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 22,400/22,300/16,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,400/22,300/16,400 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 17,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,600/16,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 20,600/20,500/16,600/16,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (148” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,800/12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,300/16,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,700/12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,200/16,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,400/12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,900/15,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300/12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,800/15,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 22,600/22,100/17,700 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,600/22,100/17,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 22,500/22,400/22,100/16,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,600/22,100/17,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 22,200/22,100/22,100/21,500/14,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,200/22,100/22,100/21,500/14,800 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 22,100/22,000/21,700/21,500/14,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,100/22,000/21,700/21,500/14,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 16,800/16,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,800/20,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,700/16,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,700/20,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,300/19,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,200/18,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (160” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×2 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (160” WB 6-¾’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,100 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,400 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,900 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,000/11,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,500/15,400 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 22,400/21,500/16,500 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,400/21,500/16,500 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 22,200/22,100/20,900/14,900 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,200/22,100/20,900/14,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 22,000/21,900/21,100/13,700 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 22,000/21,900/21,100/13,700 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 21,700/21,300/20,700/12,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,700/21,300/20,700/12,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 16,600 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,400/16,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,400/20,300/19,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,200/16,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,200/20,100/20,000/18,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,000/15,900 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,000/19,900/16,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (DRW Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (141.6” Wheelbase) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (141.6” Wheelbase) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 13,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,800 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 18,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 18,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 17,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 17,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,800 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (DRW Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 18,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 19,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 16,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 18,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – Conventional Towing (DRW Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,600 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 19,000 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 19,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) | 21,200 lbs (3.31 Axle Ratio) 21,200 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 16,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 19,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,100 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 19,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (DRW Regular Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (141.6” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (141.6” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 13,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 32,400 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 35,750 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 32,000 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 35,400/33,600 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 17,200 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 21,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW Super Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (164.2” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,200 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,800 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 32,000 (3.55 Axle Ratio) 35,400/33,500 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 31,600/30,700 (3.55 Axle Ratio) 35,000/30,700 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 16,700 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,700 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,300 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,300 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Chart – 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW Crew Cab)
| ENGINE TYPE | 4×2 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) | 4×4 MAX TOWING (176” WB 8’ Box) |
| 6.2L V8 | 12,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 16,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 12,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 15,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
| 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel | 31,800 (3.55 Axle Ratio) 35,200/32,000 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) | 31,300/28,900 lbs (3.55 Axle Ratio) 34,700/28,900 lbs (4.10 Axle Ratio) |
| 7.3L V8 | 16,500 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,500 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) | 16,000 lbs (3.73 Axle Ratio) 20,000 lbs (4.30 Axle Ratio) |
Towing Features on Ford F350
The 2021 Ford F350 was available with various towing features such as Standard Trailer Sway Control, Trailer Brake Controller, Standard Hill Start Assist, and 5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package.
Standard Trailer Sway Control
The Trailer Sway Control is standard for the 2021 Ford F350 trucks. It works in conjunction with AdvanceTrac to detect trailer sway, and reduce it as necessary. The AdvanceTrac works with the Roll Stability Control (RSC) system.
The AdvanceTrac feature comes with additional software that monitors the vehicle’s performance while towing. The yaw motion of the vehicle is measured by the software, and then the sway condition is reduced after the software determines it.
Trailer Brake Controller (TBC)
TBC uses braking input, vehicle speed, and ABS logic to balance the performance of the truck brakes and electric trailer brakes. The trailer brake controller output, gain levels, and trailer connection status is displayed in the instrument cluster.
When the ABS module senses the towing vehicle’s brakes are approaching lockup, the controller’s trailer braking strategy changes to compensate for traction conditions, reducing the risk of trailer brake lockup.
TBC is fully integrated into the truck’s brake system, and provides instant visual, and audible warnings in case of accidental trailer disconnect.
Standard Hill Start Assist
Hill Start Assist helps to prevent rolling back on a grade by momentarily maintaining brake pressure until the engine delivers enough torque to move the truck up the hill. You’re always covered while heading up, or in reverse mode.
5th-Wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package
All models of the 2021 Ford F350 Pickup truck were available with the 5th-wheel/Gooseneck Prep Package which provides the necessary under-the-bed hardware to allow mounting of a 5th-wheel/gooseneck hitch in the pickup bed to put more of the trailer weight over the tow vehicle.
Smart Trailer Tow Connector
The Smart Trailer Tow Connector offers trailer connection status, lighting, and trailer battery alerts/warnings. The alerts, and warnings are displayed in the message center or the productivity screen.
Smart Trailer Tow Connector system is included in all optional towing packages.
Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
The 2021 Ford F350 Super Duty was also equipped with a camera system including an available 360-degree camera, trailer reverse guidance cameras, rearview camera, rear central high-mounted stop lamp camera, and LED center high-mounted stop lamp.
Tow Technology Bundle
The Tow Technology Bundle was available for the LARIAT, and King Ranch models. It includes adaptive steering, auto high-beam headlamps with rain-sensing windshield wipers, lane-keeping Alert, Trailer Reverse Guidance, and Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System.
Conclusion on 2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity
The maximum conventional towing capacity of the 2021 Ford F-350 is 20,000 lbs which is achievable with the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel engine. Likewise, the maximum 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing capacity is 35,750lbs when properly equipped.
Some Important Information on 2021 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 15% of the total loaded trailer weight for 5th-wheel/Gooseneck towing.
- Trailer tongue load weight should be 10% of the total loaded trailer weight for conventional towing.
- The combined weight of the vehicle, and trailer must not exceed the GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) mentioned in the vehicle manual.
- F350 owners must carefully read, and review the owner’s manual before buying, or using their pickup truck for towing purposes.
- The maximum towing capacity may only be achieved when the 2021 F350 is equipped with a powerful engine (6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V8), Max Trailer Tow Package, required tires, wheels, and genuine/approved towing accessories.
- The towing capacity varies according to the vehicle configuration, cargo, the weight of passengers, addition of trailer tongue, availability of towing accessories, and other customizations.
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