2026 Ford F-150 · Towing · 6,000 lb
Can a 2026 Ford F-150 tow 6,000 lb?
Yes. Every 2026 F-150 is rated for at least 7,400 lb, so even the lowest-rated one has 1,400 lb to spare. The cheapest costs $37,290. It's an XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed with the 2.7L .
Every trim at 6,000 lb
| Trim | Most it tows | Builds rated for 6,000 lb | Cheapest that is |
|---|---|---|---|
| XL | Max 11,000 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$37,290XL Regular Cab, 8-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · rated 7,400 lb |
| STX | Max 11,100 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$44,855STX SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · rated 7,500 lb |
| XLT | Max 13,500 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$45,695XLT SuperCab, 6.5-ft bed 4x2 · 2.7L V6 · rated 7,500 lb |
| Lariat | Max 13,500 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$59,560Lariat SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb |
| King Ranch | Max 13,500 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$65,825King Ranch SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb |
| Platinum | Max 13,500 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$68,800Platinum SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x2 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb |
| Tremor | Max 10,600 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$64,915Tremor SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x4 · 3.5L V6 · rated 10,600 lb |
| Raptor | Max 8,700 lb | Builds rated for it All | Cheapest rated for it$79,005Raptor SuperCrew, 5.5-ft bed 4x4 · 3.5L HO · rated 8,200 lb |
The hitch math
Ford says to plan on a of 10% of the trailer: about 600 lb for 6,000 lb. That weight sits on the truck, not the trailer.
Add 500 lb of people and gear, and the truck carries 1,100 lb in all. Ford's with the 2.7L V6 is 1,775 lb, so 675 lb is left. A real truck's payload, on the label in its door jamb, is lower, so check that number before you buy.
Over 5,000 lb, Ford says to use a .
Other trailer weights
Build your own
Change the cab, the engine, the or the trailer, and the tow check redraws as you go.
The cheapest F-150 rated for 6,000 lb
↑ The answerXL
$37,290
Regular Cab, 8-ft bed
XL
$37,290
Regular Cab, 8-ft bed
Trailer
People & gear
6,000 of 7,400 lb rating
600 tongue + 500 aboard, of 1,775 lb best case
Trailer · 6k lb
Tows it
1,400 lb of to spare; over 5,000 lb, Ford says to use a .
Choose a trim
Packages & options
Engine & drive
Equipment group
Towing
What your options change
This is a stock XL. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.
- No 4x4
- No Auto 4WD
- No Locking rear diff
- No Tow/Haul pkg
- No Max Tow axle
- No Pro Power
- No Hybrid
- No Off-road pkg
- No Beadlock-capable
- Engine
- 2.7L V6 · 325 hp
- Rear axle
- 3.55 open
- Drive
- 4x2
- Tires
- 245/70R17
- GCWR
- 12,300 lb
- City / hwy
- 19 / 25 mpg
- Pro Power
- —
- Wheelbase
- 141.5″