Integrated Hitch Rating; Weight Distributing Hitch - Ford F-350 Owner's Manual

Integrated hitch rating

The standard integrated hitch has two ratings depending on mode of
operation:
• Weight carrying - requires a draw bar and hitch ball. The draw bar
supports all the vertical tongue load of the trailer.
• Weight distributing - requires an aftermarket weight distributing
system which includes draw bar, hitch ball, spring bars and snap-up
brackets. The vertical tongue load of the trailer is distributed between
the truck and the trailer by this system.
Hitch Type
6.8L DRW Pickup Weight carrying
2.5" ID without
Weight
adapter (requires
distributing
2.5" drawbar)
6.8L DRW Pickup Weight carrying
2.5" ID with
Weight
adapter (requires
distributing
2" drawbar)
All SRW Pickups Weight carrying
and 5.4L DRW
Weight
Pickups
distributing
2" receiver
Towing trailers beyond the maximum tongue weight exceeds the
limit of the towing system and could result in vehicle structural
damage, loss of vehicle control and personal injury.

Weight distributing hitch

When hooking up a trailer using a weight distributing hitch, always use
the following procedure:
1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition on and
all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand for several minutes so that it
can level.
2. Measure the height of a reference point on the front and rear bumpers
at the center of the vehicle.
2008 F-250/350/450/550 (f23)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA (fus)
Tires, Wheels and Loading
Maximum
Gross Trailer
Weight — lb.
(kg)
8000 (3629)
15000 (6804)
6000 (2721)
12500 (5670)
6000 (2721)
12500 (5670)
Maximum
Tongue Weight
— lb. (kg)
800 (363)
1500 (680)
600 (272)
1250 (567)
600 (272)
1250 (567)
245