Tow Ratings

5.0 Fugitive · #1 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 06:15 AM

I'm in the process of buying a used powerstroke and I have 2 that I'm looking at seriously. The main purpose for me buying the truck is to tow a gooseneck enclosed car trailer. There are 2 that I'm looking at, a 1995 F250 2wd with a manual transmission and a 1999 F350 4wd SRW with an automatic trans. Both trucks are regular cab long boxes. I know the F350 has a higher tow capacity than the F250, but the F250 is better condition and a bit nicer inside. I've been trying to find out what the tow rating is for each of these trucks. Online I've seen ratings from 5000 - 14000 on the F250 and only 1 rating for the F350 of 14500. Does anyone know a link that posts acurate numbers, or can someone tell me what the owners manual says the tow ratings are? Also are there different tow ratings for 5th/gooseneck trailers vs tag trailers?

Heat · #2 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 06:58 AM

First, welcome to the forum!!!

I don't know what the tow ratings are but yes, 5th wheel/gooseneck figures are higher then tag trailers...

Ken....

**Dave** · #3 (**permalink**) 07-16-2007, 09:26 AM

20K gcwr on the 350 i believe

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