The 2027 Ford Super Duty F-350 DRW reaches a maximum available towing capacity of 40,000 lbs with proper configuration. That number beats the F-250 SRW’s peak of 22,000 lbs conventional, making the series choice the most important decision you will make. This page breaks down every towing and payload number across F-250 and F-350 configurations, with inventory available at Greg Hubler Ford in Muncie.
The 2027 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 sit at the center of Ford’s commercial and personal hauling lineup. Both trucks ride on a fully boxed, military-grade steel frame reinforced with up to 10 crossmembers. That frame minimizes flex under load and provides the torsional rigidity required to support ratings that no other manufacturer’s half-ton or comparable three-quarter-ton can match.
The F-250 SRW tops out at 22,000 lbs conventional towing with the F-250 High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package required and carries up to 7,900 lbs of payload in the F-350 DRW configuration with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package. The F-350 DRW unlocks gooseneck towing up to 40,000 lbs using the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel with the 40k Gooseneck Tow Package.
2027 Super Duty engine and powertrain details
For contractors, farmers, livestock haulers, and equipment operators across Muncie and the surrounding area, these numbers translate directly into fewer trips and lower operating cost per load.
Two engines power the F-250 and F-350. The standard 7.3L 2V DEVCT NA PFI V8 Gas engine produces 420 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque. It is standard on all F-250 and F-350 models and suits buyers who prioritize payload flexibility and commercial-grade durability. The available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel produces 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque, with diesel engine exhaust braking that restricts exhaust flow to create back pressure, helping the truck slow on descents without riding the friction brakes hard.
Both engines pair with a 10-speed automatic transmission. The gas engine uses the TorqShift-G, and the diesel uses the TorqShift, which is built to withstand the diesel’s higher torque output. Both include three overdrive gears for sustained highway towing efficiency and five selectable drive modes: Normal, Slippery, Eco, Tow/Haul, and Off-Road or Trail.
Tow/Haul mode modifies transmission shift points and activates engine braking to hold gears on grades, reducing unwanted hunting between gears when pulling heavy loads uphill. This is not a gimmick. On a loaded gooseneck run through the Indiana countryside north of Muncie, Tow/Haul is the mode that keeps the transmission cool and the driver in control.
The available Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch measures tongue weight in real time so you know exactly how your hitch load is distributed before you pull out of the yard. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, standard on King Ranch and above and optional on Lariat, steers, accelerates, and brakes the truck automatically while it guides itself into position over the ball. BLIS while towing extends monitoring to account for the trailer’s added length, flagging vehicles that would otherwise disappear in the mirrors.
Understanding which configuration unlocks each rating is critical before you spec a truck.
The F-250 SRW with the 7.3L gas engine and a 3.73 axle pulls up to 17,300 lbs conventional in Regular Cab 4×2 with the 8-ft box. Stepping up to the 4.3 axle raises the ceiling to 18,200 lbs. Adding the 6.7L diesel with the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package and a 3.31 axle pushes conventional ratings to 22,000 lbs on Crew Cab 4×4 configurations.
With the 7.3L gas engine and a 4.3 axle, the F-250 SRW reaches 19,500 lbs on fifth-wheel and gooseneck setups. The 6.7L diesel with the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package takes fifth-wheel ratings to 22,100 lbs on Regular Cab 4×2 configurations. Gooseneck ratings parallel fifth-wheel numbers within the same configurations.
The F-350 SRW is where the gap between gas and diesel becomes most visible for fifth-wheel work. With the 6.7L diesel and a 3.55 axle, the F-350 SRW reaches fifth-wheel ratings up to 27,400 lbs in SuperCab 4×4 with 18-inch or 20-inch all-terrain tires. The gas engine with a 4.3 axle reaches 22,200 lbs fifth-wheel on Regular Cab 4×2.
The F-350 DRW with the 6.7L diesel and a 4.1 axle reaches 38,000 lbs fifth-wheel in Regular Cab 4×2 with the 8-ft box and 37,600 lbs on the 4×4 equivalent. With the 40k Gooseneck Tow Package, the F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4×2 reaches the segment-leading 40,000 lbs gooseneck rating.
The highest payload rating in the F-250/F-350 lineup comes from the F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4×2 with the 7.3L gas engine and the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package: 7,900 lbs. Without that package, the same configuration rates at 7,562 lbs, still class-leading among three-quarter-ton and one-ton SRW trucks.
The F-350 SRW with 18-inch or 20-inch all-terrain tires and a 4×4 drivetrain reaches payload figures above 4,800 lbs depending on configuration, making it viable for contractors who need off-pavement access without sacrificing serious bed capacity.
The F-250 SRW tops out near 4,175 lbs payload in a regular cab 4×2 gas configuration. Diesel versions in similar configurations rate lower due to the heavier engine. The gas engine’s lighter curb weight gives it a payload advantage at the F-250 level.
A door jamb label on every Super Duty states the actual payload for that specific truck as built. That label is the binding number for any commercial operation.
The towing and payload support technology is not uniformly available at every trim. Here is how the lineup distributes the key features:
XL and XLT (F-250 and F-350): Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and the surround-view camera system come standard across all trims. The available trailer brake controller is addable at the XL level. Customer-placed trailer TPMS and auxiliary camera readiness is also available.
Lariat (F-250 and F-350): Pro Trailer Hitch Assist becomes available at this trim. PowerScope trailer tow mirrors are standard on the Lariat, giving the driver LED sideview-mirror spotlights that matter when hitching in low-light conditions. The available ergonomic fold-out work surface is also offered through the Lariat, useful for fleet managers who write up work orders between jobs.
King Ranch and Platinum (F-250 and F-350): Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist become standard. Lane centering is standard. Power tailgate with retractable tailgate step is standard on King Ranch and Platinum, making it easier to retrieve gear from the bed after a long haul.
For a farmer hauling grain wagons in east-central Indiana or a contractor moving equipment between job sites in Muncie, the difference between a properly specified F-350 DRW diesel and an under-spec’d alternative is measured in real dollars per week.
A correctly configured F-350 DRW diesel can pull 30,000-plus lbs fifth-wheel in a single pass. The F-250 with the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package handles fifth-wheel loads up to 22,100 lbs and covers most commercial landscaping, horse trailer, and equipment rental use cases without stepping up to the F-350.
Max Recline Front Seats, available on Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, and the available interior fold-out work surface let a two-person crew rest or handle paperwork without leaving the cab during a long delivery day. The Platinum Plus Package adds multi-contour seats with a massage option for crews running back-to-back interstate hauls.
The available Ford Connectivity Package keeps fleet managers connected with an unlimited Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices, Connected Navigation, and Alexa Built-in, so drivers can receive route changes mid-haul.
The 40,000 lb gooseneck rating belongs to the F-350 DRW with the 40k Gooseneck Tow Package. The 7,900 lb payload belongs to the F-350 DRW gas with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package. Ford designates both as best-in-class maximum available figures for large heavy-duty trucks.
The F-250 SRW at 22,000 lbs conventional with the diesel and proper axle package slots competitively against comparable three-quarter-ton trucks from other brands without requiring a buyer to step up to a larger platform. That makes the F-250 a cost-efficient choice for buyers who do not need the DRW’s dual rear wheel stability under extreme side loads.
Greg Hubler Ford in Muncie stocks F-250 and F-350 Super Duty configurations built for the towing and hauling work Indiana buyers depend on every day. Whether you need a gas-powered F-250 SRW for a versatile payload setup or a diesel F-350 DRW configured for maximum gooseneck ratings, browsing inventory online is the fastest way to see what is on the lot.
The 2027 F-350 DRW reaches 40,000 lbs maximum available gooseneck towing with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel and the 40k Gooseneck Tow Package in a Regular Cab 4×2 configuration. Fifth-wheel ratings reach 38,000 lbs on the same platform with a 4.1 axle ratio.
The F-250 SRW tops out around 4,175 lbs payload in a base Regular Cab 4×2 gas configuration. The F-350 DRW gas with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package reaches 7,900 lbs, which is the highest rating in the Super Duty F-250/F-350 lineup.
The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel tows more. On the F-250 with the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package, the diesel reaches 22,000 lbs conventional versus 18,200 lbs for the 7.3L gas engine with a 4.3 axle.
Tow/Haul mode modifies the TorqShift transmission’s shift points to reduce gear hunting on grades and activates engine braking to help the truck maintain or reduce speed on descents. It keeps transmission temperatures lower under sustained towing load and reduces overall brake wear on long downhill runs.
Yes. The F-250 SRW supports both fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing. With the 6.7L diesel and the High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package, fifth-wheel ratings reach 22,100 lbs and gooseneck ratings reach 23,000 lbs depending on cab and box configuration.
Pro Trailer Hitch Assist is standard on King Ranch and Platinum trims and available as an option on Lariat. It is not included on XL or XLT without an upgrade package.
A numerically higher axle ratio, such as 4.3 vs 3.31, increases the truck’s towing and payload ratings by multiplying torque multiplication at the wheels. The trade-off is slightly lower fuel efficiency at highway cruise. For buyers who tow regularly, specifying the correct axle ratio for their load is one of the most impactful configuration decisions on the F-250 and F-350.
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system are all standard across F-250 and F-350 trims. BLIS while towing, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and Smart Trailer Tow Connector are available at select trim levels.
