Preparing To Tow; Hitches - Ford F-550 Owner's Manual

Note: Do not exceed the GCWR listed for your vehicle on the following
chart/table, or the GVWR, GAWR or tire ratings specified on the Tire
Label or Safety Compliance Certification Label.
Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended trailer
weight which exceeds the limit of the vehicle's GCWR, GVWR,
GAWR or tire ratings could result in engine damage, transmission
damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and
personal injury.
Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg.)
Engine Rear axle
ratio
F–250/F–350 Single Rear Wheel (SRW)
5.4L 3.73
4.10
6.8L (F-250) 4.10
4.30
6.8L (F-350) 4.10
4.30
F–350 Dual Rear Wheel (DRW)
5.4L 3.73
4.10
6.8L 4.10
4.30
6.8L 4.88/5.38

Preparing to tow

Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is
properly attached to your vehicle. See your authorized dealer or a
reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance.

Hitches

Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle's bumper or attach to the
axle. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10%–15% for
conventional towing or 15%-25% fifth-wheel towing of the total weight of
the trailer is on the tongue.
2007 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Manual
transmission
15000 (6804)
17000 (7711)
20000 (9072)
22000 (9979)
20000 (9072)
22000 (9979)
15000 (6804)
17500 (7938)
20500 (9299)
22500 (10206)
F–450/F–550
26000 (11793)
Automatic
transmission
16000 (7257)
18000 (8165)
21000 (9525)
22500 (10206)
21000 (9525)
23000 (10433)
16500 (7484)
18500 (8391)
21500 (9752)
23000 (10433)
26000 (11793)
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