2012 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity

Find out how much the 2012 Ford F-350 can pull, across 44 different trims.

In this article, we'll give you important data and details about the 2012 Ford F-350, including the towing capacity, engine size, gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), curb weight, payload capacity, horsepower, torque, axle ratio, drive type, transmission type, and more.

Select a trim from the list below to view the towing capacity data. The 2012 Ford F-350 trims have been ordered by towing capacity, from the highest value of 12,900 lbs to the lowest value of 11,900 lbs.

If you need any help explaining the terms used in the tables below, you can find a glossary of terms at the bottom of this article.

XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,386
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,914
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,500
XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,386
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,914
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,100
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,500
XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,954
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,046
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,950
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,795
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,505
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,100
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,252
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,748
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 5,954
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,046
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 3,950
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,322
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,878
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,795
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,505
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,100
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,252
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,748
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,322
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,878
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,829
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,471
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,100
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,829
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,471
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,100
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,387
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,513
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,795
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,505
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,100
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,317
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,183
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,250
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,572
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,928
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,400
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,397
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,003
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,572
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,928
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,550
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,437
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,763
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,437
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,763
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,400
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,397
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,003
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 137.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,502
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,198
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,400
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,400
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,637
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,363
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,700
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,023
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,277
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,700
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,023
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,277
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,700
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,023
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,277
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,700
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,739
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,961
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,655
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,845
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,222
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,078
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,739
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,961
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,222
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,078
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,655
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,845
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,804
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,996
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,222
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,078
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 158.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,600
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,720
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,880
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 142.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,952
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,848
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,600
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,825
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,775
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,600
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,825
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,775
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,952
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,848
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,290
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,017
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,983
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,890
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,910
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 156.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 4,800
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 6,730
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,442
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,858
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
XLT 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,442
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,858
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 11,900
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,300
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,442
Payload Capacity (lbs) 5,858
Horsepower (hp) 316
Torque (lb-ft) 397
Axle Ratio 3.73
Drive Type
Transmission Type
Turbocharger
Wheelbase 172.00
Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 5,200
Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) (lbs) 9,000

2012 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity Terms

In the tables above, you'll see a lot of terms that you may not be familiar with. Here's a quick rundown of what they each mean and why each of them is important when it comes to towing capacity.

Maximum Towing Capacity

This is the maximum weight that the 2012 Ford F-350 can tow.

If you are driving at altitudes above 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of sea level, the weight you can tow needs to be reduced by about 10% for every additional 3,280ft (or 1,000m) of altitude. This is because the air is thinner at higher altitudes, which means that the engine has to work harder to pull the same weight.

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The GVWR the maximum weight of the 2012 Ford F-350 when fully loaded. This includes the weight of the vehicle, passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added to the vehicle.

You can find this number in the vehicle owner's manual, or on a sticker on the driver's side door jamb.

Curb Weight

The curb weight of the Ford F-350 is the weight of the vehicle with a full tank of gas, but with no passengers or cargo and the standard options that come with the vehicle.

Payload Capacity

The term "payload" is the weight of all the things that you put in the vehicle, including passengers, cargo, and any accessories or equipment that you have added. It can be increased by upgrading certain options, for example:

  • Better suspension springs
  • Coil-over shock absorbers
  • A longer truck bed
  • Attached a trailer to the vehicle
  • Adding bed rails

Horsepower

Horsepower is a measure of the power of the engine. It is the amount of work that the engine can do in a given amount of time.

In simple terms, the more horsepower a vehicle has, the more weight it can pull.

Torque

Measured in lb-ft, torque is the amount of force that the engine can apply to the wheels. This is an important metric for towing because better torque means you can pull weight at lower RPMs, which is better for the engine.

Axle Ratio

The axle ratio is the ratio of the number of turns of the drive shaft for every one turn of the wheels. The higher the axle ratio, the more torque is applied to the wheels.

Drive Type

The drive type is the type of transmission that the 2012 Ford F-350 has. There are three main types:

  • Front-wheel drive (FWD)
  • Rear-wheel drive (RWD)
  • All-wheel drive (AWD)

All-wheel drive is the best type of drive type for towing because it distributes the weight of the vehicle evenly across all four wheels. Rear-wheel drive is also acceptable, but front-wheel drive is not recommended because they aren't able to pull as much weight.

Transmission Type

Transmission usually means manual or automatic. Some vehicles have a towing mode that will protect the transmission from damage when towing heavy loads - which can cause overheating and failure.

Turbocharger

A turbocharger is a device that forces more air into the engine, which increases the amount of fuel that can be burned. This increases the amount of power that the engine can produce.

If your vehicle has a turbocharger, it will be able to tow more weight than a vehicle without one.

Wheelbase

The wheelbase is the distance between the front and rear wheels. The longer the wheelbase, the more weight the vehicle can tow.

Front Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The front GAWR is the maximum weight that the front axle can support. This is usually a number that is stamped on the axle itself.

Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)

The rear GAWR is the maximum weight that the rear axle can support. This is usually a number that is stamped on the axle itself.

More Ford F-350 Vehicles by Year

The list below will let you compare the 2012 Ford F-350 towing capacity to previous years.