The Only Truck That Can Tow 40,000 LBS In 2025

Ford’s 2025 F-450 Super Duty is positioned as the only production truck that can legally tow 40,000 pounds straight off the factory floor, but only with specific configurations. The figure applies to the F-450 XL Regular Cab when properly equipped with a gooseneck trailer, limited to certain commercial chassis cab models designed for heavy-duty work. Ford says the setup requires the 6.7-liter High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel, a two-wheel-drive dual-rear-wheel (DRW) configuration, and the Max Tow Package. Key specs listed include 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, with a 6,322-pound max payload. Conventional towing is rated at 30,000 pounds, while the gooseneck rating reaches 40,000.