Ford F-550 Towing Capacity
When you’re on the road for days at a time, you need a solid team at your back. Like a football team, working in bombastic synchronicity to defeat their rivals, your truck needs to work not just for you, but with you. And with 31,600 pounds of maximum towing capacity, the 2021 Ford F-550 is ready to do just that.
The friendly team at Fred Beans Ford Work Trucks, assisting all our friends around Doylestown, West Chester, Langhorne, and Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, is at the line of scrimmage waiting to help you get into the work truck perfect for your life on the road.
Ford F-550 Towing Capacity Quick Facts
| 7.3L V8 Engine | 350 Horsepower | 468 lb-ft of Torque | 20,400-lb maximum towing capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Engine | 330 Horsepower | 825 lb-ft of Torque | 31,600-lb maximum towing capacity |
2021 Ford F-550 Towing Capacity: How You Play the Game
Whether you’re bashing through a defensive line or hauling merchandise from the warehouse to the storefront, the 2021 Ford F-550 has you covered. The maximum conventional towing capacity of the Ford F-550 on both available engines is 18,500 pounds. This is enough to haul a small backhoe to a worksite, so you can finish up before kickoff.
If you’re planning on utilizing Fifth Wheel Gooseneck Towing, you can increase the maximum trailer load to 20,400 pounds on the 7.3L V8 engine, and 31,600 pounds on the 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 engine.
2021 Ford F-550 Engine Power: The Quarterback
The quarterback of your work team is definitely the engine. This piece of performance machinery is what gives your vehicle the power to get your cargo from Point A to Point B. The 2021 Ford F-550 has two available engines:
- The 7.3L V8 engine puts out 350 horsepower and 468 lb-ft of torque.
- The 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 engine offers 330 horsepower and an intense 825 lb-ft of torque.
Both engines have 40-gallon fuel tanks, and TorqShift® 10-speed automatic transmission with SelectShift®, so you may notice a longer, smoother ride.
2021 Ford F-550 Towing Technology: The Brains to the Brawn
You can’t have a tournament winning team without a good coach, the person who comes up with all the key plays and training strategies. Consider the Ford F-550 variety of truck apps as your personal coach. Displayed on an LCD display right in front of you, information on a variety of important vehicle functions is readily available on up to seven screens.
These screens include information on:
- Trailer brake controller
- Transmission tow/haul settings
- Vehicle pitch and steering angle
You can also program profiles on up to ten trailers, which will monitor the performance health of your trailers, so you don’t have to remember everything yourself.
2021 Ford F-550: Tryouts Today
If you’re planning on adding a new member to the team, be sure to stop by Fred Beans Ford Work Trucks. The friendly team is happy to assist the fans around Doylestown, West Chester, Langhorne, and Mechanicsburg, PA, with test driving the perfect work truck for your fleet.
Come on in for a tryout! The towing capacity of the 2021 Ford F-550 is sure to score a touchdown.