The 2027 Ford Super Duty reaches a maximum towing capacity of 40,000 lbs on the F-450 DRW with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel. That number tops nearly every competitor in the heavy-duty segment. This page breaks down tow ratings, payload figures, and which configuration to choose, with inventory at Canton Ford.
The 2027 Super Duty lineup spans three chassis ratings, F-250, F-350, and F-450, and two engines built around different towing philosophies. The 7.3L 2V DEVCT naturally aspirated V8 gas engine produces 420 hp and 445 lb-ft of torque, giving work crews in Canton and across East Texas a reliable, straightforward powerplant that pulls conventional loads up to 22,000 lbs on an F-350 DRW. The available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel produces 500 hp and a truck-class-defining 1,200 lb-ft of torque, and it is the engine that unlocks the headline 40,000-lb gooseneck rating on a properly equipped F-450.
Both engines route power through a 10-speed automatic transmission. The gas model uses the TorqShift-G with four selectable drive modes (Normal, Eco, Slippery Roads, and Tow/Haul), while the diesel uses the TorqShift 10-speed SelectShift with a full five selectable modes including Off-Road/Trail. Tow/Haul mode alters transmission shift points and adds engine braking, which is the feature that makes descending I-20 grades with a loaded gooseneck significantly more controlled.
Pulling a heavy trailer is a system-level task, not just an engine number. The Super Duty addresses it at several points simultaneously.
Tow/Haul Mode modifies shift points so the transmission holds gears longer under load, reducing the hunting behavior that wears drivers out on long hauls. Engine braking is activated on downhill grades, cutting the need to ride the service brakes.
Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Backup Assist, standard on King Ranch and above, use the truck’s cameras and sensors to guide the trailer during hookup and backup maneuvers. Backing a gooseneck into a tight loading dock becomes a one-driver operation rather than requiring a spotter.
Trail Turn Assist is relevant when a loaded trailer needs tight maneuvering in confined spaces. By braking the inside rear wheel, the system tightens the turning radius so the combo fits where a standard turning circle would not.
The surround-view camera system, standard across all trims, gives a bird’s-eye perspective during hookup and when navigating tight jobsite lanes.
The 6.7L diesel’s 1,200 lb-ft of torque arrives at just 1,600 rpm, meaning the engine is already in its peak torque band at parking-lot speeds. That characteristic matters when breaking a loaded trailer loose from a standing start on a gravel jobsite or a boat ramp.
Understanding the right truck starts with matching the job to the chassis.
| Configuration | Engine | Max Conventional Towing | Max 5th-Wheel Towing | Max Gooseneck Towing | Max Payload |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-250 SRW | 7.3L V8 Gas | 18,200 lbs | 19,500 lbs | 19,500 lbs | 4,175 lbs |
| F-250 SRW | 6.7L H.O. Power Stroke Diesel | 22,000 lbs | 22,100 lbs | 23,000 lbs | 3,918 lbs |
| F-350 SRW | 7.3L V8 Gas | 19,500 lbs | 22,200 lbs | 22,400 lbs | 4,857 lbs |
| F-350 SRW | 6.7L H.O. Power Stroke Diesel | 25,000 lbs | 27,400 lbs | 27,600 lbs | 4,843 lbs |
| F-350 DRW | 7.3L V8 Gas | 22,000 lbs | 22,400 lbs | 22,500 lbs | 7,900 lbs |
| F-350 DRW | 6.7L H.O. Power Stroke Diesel | 28,000 lbs | 35,000 lbs | 38,000 lbs | 6,935 lbs |
| F-450 DRW | 6.7L H.O. Power Stroke Diesel | 30,000 lbs | 35,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | 6,482 lbs |
A rancher east of Canton hauling a six-horse slant trailer loaded to 14,000 lbs needs an F-350 or F-450 diesel with a 5th-wheel setup and a proper weight-distribution hitch. The numbers above put that load well inside the rated capacity, leaving margin for hills and headwinds.
A concrete contractor running an F-350 DRW and hauling 6,000 lbs of rebar and equipment in the bed each day will use up most of a standard payload budget fast. The F-350 DRW with the Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package and its 7,900-lb maximum gives that contractor a genuine cushion rather than a paper-thin margin.
The Max Recline Front Seats, available on Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum, matter here because drivers running 400-mile round trips with a loaded trailer need a cab that functions as a rest stop. The ergonomic work surface option on XL, XLT, and Lariat adds a fold-out desk for paperwork or a laptop at the end of a job. The Tow/Haul mode’s engine braking means less brake fade on extended downhill runs, which is a real-world benefit that shows up in brake pad longevity over a high-mileage work year.
For off-pavement jobsites, Trail Control acts as low-speed cruise control during slow crawling, letting the driver focus on steering rather than throttle management while moving heavy equipment loads across uneven ground.
No specific competitor specs are verified for this brief, so comparisons remain structural rather than numerical.
The F-450’s 40,000-lb gooseneck rating is the highest figure in the conventional heavy-duty pickup segment. No other manufacturer currently offers a consumer-titled pickup with a verified gooseneck rating at that level from a factory-supported configuration.
The 1,200 lb-ft of torque from the 6.7L Power Stroke is the highest torque figure Ford has published for the Super Duty diesel. Competitors offer high-torque diesel options, but the combination of torque output, payload ceiling, and towing breadth across three chassis ratings (F-250, F-350, F-450) gives the Super Duty lineup more configuration-specific options than a single-chassis rival can match.
The SYNC 4 infotainment system includes Connected Navigation and Alexa Built-in, which means route planning with trailer-length and bridge-height filters is available without a separate device, a practical advantage when operators are navigating East Texas county roads with oversized loads.
Canton Ford stocks F-250, F-350, and F-450 Super Duty configurations across gas and diesel powertrains. Whether the job calls for a 7,900-lb payload on a DRW or a 40,000-lb gooseneck rating on an F-450 diesel, the right build is in inventory now. Customers from Canton, Wills Point, Terrell, and the surrounding East Texas region can view available stock online or come in for a full walkthrough.
The 2027 Super Duty tows up to 40,000 lbs in a gooseneck configuration on an F-450 DRW equipped with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel and the 40k Gooseneck Tow Package.
The maximum payload is 7,900 lbs, achieved on a 7.3L gas F-350 DRW 4×2 Regular Cab with the F-350 Gas Heavy-Duty Payload Package.
The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel tows more in every comparable configuration. It produces 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft of torque versus 420 hp and 445 lb-ft on the 7.3L gas engine. The diesel unlocks the highest gooseneck and 5th-wheel ratings across all three chassis classes.
Forward collision warning with automatic emergency braking, blind-spot warning with rear cross-traffic warning, rear automatic braking, and a surround-view camera system are all standard. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Backup Assist are standard on King Ranch and above.
Conventional towing uses a receiver hitch at the rear bumper and typically handles lighter to mid-range trailer weights. Gooseneck towing uses a ball mount in the truck bed over the rear axle, which shifts tongue weight distribution and allows significantly higher total trailer weights, up to 40,000 lbs on the F-450.
The F-350 DRW configuration offers substantially higher payload capacity than the F-250. The F-350 DRW reaches up to 7,900 lbs of payload, while the F-250 tops out near 4,175 lbs in a base gas configuration. For heavy bed loads, the F-350 DRW is the appropriate chassis.
Yes. Tow/Haul mode activates engine braking on downhill grades, reducing the reliance on service brakes when pulling a loaded trailer. This protects brake components and gives the driver more control without manual downshifting.
