F-250

Class 2b

F-250

Single rear wheel only

VS

F-350

Class 3

F-350

Single or dual rear wheel

Class 2b	Classification	Class 3
10,000-lb ceiling	GVWR	Significantly higher
Single rear wheel	Rear Wheels	SRW or DRW
Over 4,300 lbs	Max Payload	8,000 lbs (gas DRW)
Up to 23,000 lbs	Max Gooseneck	Up to 38,600 lbs

Buyers comparing the F-250 and F-350 on our lot usually ask about rear axle ratings and registration requirements before they ask about engine choices. The mechanical distinctions show up in the rear suspension and axle assemblies:

• Rear Axle & Wheel Layout: The F-250 is offered exclusively as a single rear-wheel truck. The F-350 can be configured with either single rear wheels or a dual rear-wheel axle setup that drastically improves lateral stability under heavy pin-weight loads.

• Payload Limits: The single rear-wheel F-250 offers impressive bed capacity topping out at over 4,300 pounds depending on cab style, but the dual rear-wheel F-350 elevates maximum payload capacity to 8,000 pounds on gas configurations and 6,952 pounds on diesel builds.

• Suspension Tuning: The F-350 utilizes heavier-duty rear leaf springs and higher gross axle weight ratings, resulting in less rear-end squat under extreme tongue weights. However, the F-250 provides a slightly smoother unloaded ride quality for daily driving.

• Commercial Classification: Many enterprise operators select the F-250 to stay beneath 10,000 pounds GVWR, avoiding specific commercial vehicle state regulations, while heavy fleet operators choose the F-350 specifically for its elevated weight ratings.

Properly equipped, the 2026 Ford Super Duty lineup delivers a maximum 38,600-pound gooseneck towing capacity, a 35,000-pound fifth-wheel towing capacity, and a 28,000-pound conventional towing capacity, along with a gas payload rating reaching up to 8,000 pounds. Capacity varies based on cab configuration, bed length, axle ratio, drivetrain, hitch placement, and dual or single rear-wheel selection.

The F-250 handles demanding towing jobs effortlessly. Single rear-wheel F-250 configurations achieve a maximum conventional towing limit up to 22,000 pounds and a gooseneck towing capacity up to 23,000 pounds. That allows F-250 owners to haul large ski boats, multi-car trailers, or commercial skid-steers without exceeding factory safety thresholds.

To achieve the absolute peak 38,600-pound gooseneck towing capacity, the build requires an F-350 Regular Cab 4x2 Dual Rear Wheel model equipped with the High-Output 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel engine and the optional Max Tow Package. The dual rear wheels spread massive tongue weights across four contact patches, preventing tire overload and providing straight-line tracking when pulled by heavy industrial loads.

Selecting the optional Tremor Off-Road Package or FX4 Off-Road Package adds protective skid plates, tuned off-road shocks, and specialized drive modes, allowing buyers to take significant payload and trailering capability onto unpaved job sites and rugged backcountry terrain around Kent.

When you custom order your Super Duty at Bowen Scarff Ford, our team guides you through every step of the configuration process:

1. Select Cab & Bed Size: Choose between Regular Cab, SuperCab, or Crew Cab configurations paired with either a 6.75-foot short bed or an 8-foot long bed.

2. Choose Your Powertrain: Match your towing demands with the standard 6.8-liter V8, the heavy-duty 7.3-liter V8, the standard 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel, or the flagship High-Output 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel.

3. Pick Drivetrain & Axles: Select 4x2 or 4x4 capability, single rear wheel or dual rear wheel (F-350), and optional limited-slip or electronic-locking rear axle ratios.

4. Add Equipment Packages: Specify functional upgrades such as the Tremor Off-Road Package, FX4 Off-Road Package, Max Tow Package, or auxiliary bed power outlets.

5. Finalize Trim & Interior: Select your ideal comfort level across XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, or Platinum trims.