2026 Ford F-150 Raptor · Towing · 12,000 lb

Can a 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor tow 12,000 lb?

No. The most any 2026 is rated for is 8,700 lb, as a Raptor , 5.5-ft bed with the 5.2L SC and 803A. Four other can. The cheapest F-150 rated for 12,000 lb costs $52,010. It's an XLT , 6.5-ft bed with the 5.0L V8, equipment group 301A, the XLT Chrome Appearance , the and the .

Raptor engines at 12,000 lb

EngineMost it tows in a RaptorCheapest rated for 12,000 lb
5.2L SC V8Max 8,700 lbNot rated for 12,000 lb
3.5L HOMax 8,200 lbNot rated for 12,000 lb

Other weights, other trims

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Raptor

$110,930

SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed · Raptor R

Trailer

People & gear

1,200 LB TONGUETRAILER · 12,000 LB

12,000 of 8,700 lb rating

1,200 tongue + 500 aboard, of 1,410 lb best case

Trailer · 12k lb

Too heavy

The trailer is 3,300 lb over this build's 8,700-lb rating.

No Raptor in this cab and bed gets there. Ford’s highest F-150 rating is 13,500 lb.

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Cab
Bed

Packages & options

Engine & drive

Equipment group

Bed & power

Vs. a stock Raptor

  • EngineRaptor R
    3.5L HO→5.2L SC V8
  • SuspensionRaptor R
    Raptor FOX→Dual-valve shocks
  • WheelsRaptor R
    17" cast aluminum (Raptor)→17" forged beadlock-capable
  • TiresRaptor R
    35″ A/T→37″ A/T
  • Front bumperRaptor R
    Off-road front→Modular front
  • Pro Power OnboardRaptor
    2.0 kW
Max towing
8,200 lb → 8,700 lb+500 lb
Payload, best case
1,405 lb → 1,410 lb+5 lb
Torque
510 lb-ft → 640 lb-ft+130 lb-ft
Highway mpg
18 mpg → 15 mpg−3 mpg

Gains beadlock-capable wheels

Adds RECARO seats, Dual exhaust

  • Has 4x4
  • No Auto 4WD
  • Has Locking rear diff
  • No Tow/Haul pkg
  • No Max Tow axle
  • No Pro Power
  • No Hybrid
  • Has Off-road pkg
  • Has Beadlock-capable
Engine
5.2L SC V8 · 720 hp
Rear axle
4.10 e-locking
Drive
Locking 4WD
Tires
37x12.50R17
GCWR
15,300 lb
City / hwy
10 / 15 mpg
Pro Power
—
Wheelbase
145.4″

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