2013 Ford F-350 Towing Capacity

Find out how much the 2013 Ford F-350 can pull, across 44 different trims.

In this article, we'll give you important data and details about the 2013 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 2013 Ford F-350 trims have been ordered by towing capacity, from the highest value of 13,100 lbs to the lowest value of 12,000 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.

XLT 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,427
Payload Capacity (lbs) 7,073
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) 9,650
XL 4x2 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 13,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,427
Payload Capacity (lbs) 7,073
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) 9,650
Lariat 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,826
Payload Capacity (lbs) 7,074
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) 9,650
XL 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,844
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,956
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) 9,650
XLT 4x4 SD Regular Cab 8 ft. box 137 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,844
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,956
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) 9,650
XLT 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,826
Payload Capacity (lbs) 7,074
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) 9,650
XL 4x2 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,700
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 13,900
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,826
Payload Capacity (lbs) 7,074
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) 9,650
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,614
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,886
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) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,479
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,721
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 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,054
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,946
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) 9,650
XLT 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,614
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,886
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) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,400
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,419
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,981
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 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) 6,006
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,994
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
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) 6,294
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,706
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 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) 6,364
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,836
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
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) 6,294
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,706
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) 6,006
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,994
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 Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,054
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,946
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) 9,650
XL 4x2 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,200
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,479
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,721
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 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) 6,364
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,836
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 SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,400
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,419
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,981
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) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,539
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,161
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 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) 6,424
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,476
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) 6,730
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) 6,354
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,146
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
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 11,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,674
Payload Capacity (lbs) 4,326
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) 6,730
Lariat 4x2 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,500
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,054
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,946
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) 9,650
XLT 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,766
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,934
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) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,682
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,818
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) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,236
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,764
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) 9,650
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 8 ft. box 158 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,700
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,766
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,934
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) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,236
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,764
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) 9,650
XL 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,500
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,682
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,818
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) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,825
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,975
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) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,236
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,764
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) 9,650
Lariat 4x4 SD Super Cab 6.75 ft. box 142 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,300
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,600
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,741
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,859
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 DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,457
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,543
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) 9,650
XL 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,600
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,865
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,735
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) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,600
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,865
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,735
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 DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,457
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,543
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) 9,650
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 8 ft. box 172 in. WB DRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 14,000
Curb Weight (lbs) 7,457
Payload Capacity (lbs) 6,543
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) 9,650
Lariat 4x4 SD Crew Cab 6.75 ft. box 156 in. WB SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,100
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,924
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,876
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 SRW
Maximum Towing Capacity (lbs) 12,000
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) (lbs) 10,800
Curb Weight (lbs) 6,979
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,821
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) 4,800
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) 6,979
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,821
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) 4,800
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) 7,038
Payload Capacity (lbs) 3,962
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

2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 Ford F-350 towing capacity to previous years.