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2020 Ford F-150 towing capacity

Max tow rating

9,300lb

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Trailer check

Yes. 7,400 lb is within 80% of the rating.

Tow rating
9,300 lb
80% rule
Up to 7,440 lb
Margin
1,900 lb (20%)
Hitch class needed
III, up to 8,000 lb
Share of curb weight
Curb weight not listed

Expect 20-40% lower mpg when towing: 10-13 mpg.

05,00010,00015,000Teardrop camperUtility trailerPop-up camperBoat on a trailerSmall travel trailerMid-size travel trailerCar on a car haulerLarge travel trailerFifth wheel80%: 7,440 lbRating: 9,300 lb
Pounds. Blue: fits under 7,440 lb, 80% of the rating. Orange: lighter ones fit. Grey: too heavy.

What it can pull

Rule: keep the trailer at 80% of the rating or less.

Max tow rating
9,300 lb
80% of the rating
7,440 lb
Hitch class at max
IV, up to 10,000 lb
What it can pull at 7,440 lb
TrailerLoaded weightFits
Teardrop camper1,000 to 2,500 lbYes
Utility trailer1,000 to 3,000 lbYes
Pop-up camper1,500 to 3,000 lbYes
Boat on a trailer2,000 to 6,000 lbYes
Small travel trailer3,000 to 5,000 lbYes
Mid-size travel trailer5,000 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 7,440 lb
Car on a car hauler5,500 to 7,500 lbSome, up to 7,440 lb
Large travel trailer7,500 to 10,000 lbNo
Fifth wheel10,000 to 16,000 lbNo

Trailer weights are typical loaded weights.

Tow rating by trim

Cheapest at 9,300 lb: Raptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box, $53,455.

2020 Ford F-150 tow rating by trim
TrimEngineDrivetrainTow ratingPayloadGVWRCurb weightMSRP
Raptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box3.5L 6cyl4WD9,300 lb1,000 lbN/AN/A$53,455
Raptor SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD9,300 lb1,200 lb6,624 lb4,310 lb to 5,697 lb$56,440
XL 4WD SuperCab 8' Box5.0L4WD7,000 lb2,072 lb7,000 lb4,928 lb$38,515
XL SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb2,137 lb7,050 lb4,913 lb$41,050
Lariat SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb2,080 lb7,050 lb4,913 lb$50,285
King Ranch SuperCrew RWD5.0LRWD7,000 lb2,192 lb6,800 lb4,608 lb$52,990
Platinum SuperCrew RWD5.0LRWD7,000 lb2,192 lb6,800 lb4,627 lb$55,520
King Ranch SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb2,137 lb7,050 lb4,913 lb$56,715
Platinum SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb2,137 lb7,050 lb4,937 lb$59,245
Limited SuperCrew RWD3.5LRWD7,000 lb1,615 lb6,750 lb4,050 lb to 5,158 lb$67,735
XL 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box3.3L2WD5,000 lb1,885 lb6,300 lb4,415 lb$32,830
XL 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L4WD5,000 lb1,777 lb6,120 lb4,343 lb$33,390
XL 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L4WD5,000 lb1,972 lb6,390 lb4,418 lb$33,690
XLT 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L2WD5,000 lb2,006 lb6,170 lb4,179 lb$35,060
XL SuperCrew RWD3.3LRWD5,000 lb1,752 lb6,280 lb4,528 lb$35,285
XLT 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box3.3L2WD5,000 lb1,885 lb6,300 lb4,417 lb$37,670
XLT 4WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L4WD5,000 lb1,777 lb6,120 lb4,354 lb$38,185
XLT 2WD SuperCab 8' Box2.7L2WD5,000 lb1,855 lb6,500 lb4,647 lb$38,975
XLT SuperCrew RWD3.3LRWD5,000 lb1,752 lb6,280 lb4,530 lb$40,020
XLT SuperCrew LB RWD2.7LRWD5,000 lb1,872 lb6,500 lb4,630 lb$41,325
LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L2WD5,000 lb1,894 lb6,400 lb4,525 lb$43,250
LARIAT 2WD SuperCab 8' Box2.7L2WD5,000 lb1,855 lb6,500 lb4,664 lb$43,550
Lariat SuperCrew RWD2.7LRWD5,000 lb1,757 lb6,360 lb4,622 lb$45,610
Lariat SuperCrew LB RWD2.7LRWD5,000 lb1,872 lb6,500 lb4,647 lb$45,910
XL 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 7,700 lb1,990 lb6,100 lb4,069 lb$28,745
XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 7,700 lb1,960 lb6,170 lb4,164 lb$29,045
Super Cab XL 8 ft 2WD2.7L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 9,000 lb1,800 lb6,500 lb4,645 lb$34,135
XLT 2WD Reg Cab 6.5' Box3.3L 6cyl2WD5,000 lb to 7,700 lb1,990 lb6,100 lb4,069 lb$34,760
XL 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box3.3L4WD5,000 lb to 7,500 lb1,770 lb6,500 lb4,675 lb$36,260
XL SuperCrew LB RWD2.7L 6cylRWD5,000 lb to 9,000 lb1,820 lb6,500 lb4,628 lb$36,590
XLT 4WD Reg Cab 8' Box3.3L4WD5,000 lb to 7,500 lb1,920 lb6,390 lb4,418 lb$38,485
XL SuperCrew 4WD3.3L4WD5,000 lb to 7,500 lb1,680 lb6,500 lb4,770 lb$38,795
XLT 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box3.3L4WD5,000 lb to 7,500 lb1,770 lb6,500 lb4,675 lb$41,095
Super Cab XLT 8 ft 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb to 11,500 lb2,020 lb7,000 lb4,928 lb$43,350
XLT SuperCrew 4WD3.3L4WD5,000 lb to 7,500 lb1,680 lb6,500 lb4,770 lb$43,515
XLT SuperCrew LB 4WD5.0L 8cyl4WD7,000 lb to 11,500 lb2,080 lb7,050 lb4,913 lb$45,770
LARIAT 4WD SuperCab 6.5' Box2.7L 6cyl4WD5,000 lb to 9,000 lb1,640 lb6,500 lb4,806 lb$46,675
Super Cab Lariat 8 ft 4WD5.0L 8cyl4WD7,000 lb to 11,500 lb2,020 lb7,000 lb4,928 lb$47,925
Lariat SuperCrew 4WD2.7L4WD5,000 lb to 9,000 lb1,690 lb6,600 lb4,859 lb$49,035
King Ranch SuperCrew LB RWD5.0L 8cylRWD7,000 lb to 11,000 lb2,260 lb6,950 lb4,641 lb$53,290
Platinum SuperCrew LB RWD5.0LRWD7,000 lb to 11,000 lb2,260 lb6,950 lb4,641 lb$55,820
King Ranch SuperCrew 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb to 11,500 lb2,080 lb7,000 lb4,928 lb$56,415
Platinum SuperCrew 4WD5.0L4WD7,000 lb to 11,500 lb2,080 lb7,000 lb4,928 lb$58,945
Limited SuperCrew 4WD3.5L 6cyl4WD7,000 lb to 9,300 lb1,270 lb6,750 lb5,437 lb$71,160

No rating listed: 22 trims.

Max rating by year

02,0004,0006,0008,00010,00012,00014,0002009201220152018202120242026
Highest rating each year, 2009 to 2026. Pounds.
  • Changed in 2015: 11,300 lb to 11,900 lb.
  • Changed in 2016: 11,900 lb to 10,400 lb.
  • Changed in 2017: 10,400 lb to 8,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2019: 8,000 lb to 9,300 lb.
  • Changed in 2021: 9,300 lb to 11,200 lb.
  • Changed in 2023: 11,200 lb to 10,000 lb.
  • Changed in 2025: 10,000 lb to 13,500 lb.

Rivals: max tow rating

2020 rivals by max tow rating
ModelMax tow ratingCheapest trim at maxMSRP
Chevrolet Silverado 150012,000 lbRST Crew Cab 4WD$44,800
RAM 150011,340 lbLaramie Longhorn Crew Cab 4WD$54,640
Toyota Tundra10,200 lbSR Double Cab RWD$33,575
Ford F-150 (this car)9,300 lbRaptor 4WD SuperCab 5.5' Box$53,455
Toyota Tacoma6,800 lbSR5 Access Cab 6' Bed V6 AT RWD$30,970
Ford Ranger3,500 lbXL 2WD SuperCab Pickup Box Delete$24,110

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Ratings need the right hitch and tow package.

Passengers and cargo count against the payload.

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