Best Ford Vehicles for Towing

Best Ford Vehicles for Towing

There's nothing quite like Ford F-Series trucks. The full-size, light-duty 2019 Ford F-150 offers best-in-class payload and towing capabilities allowing you to go anywhere and handle anything, whether you're commuting to work, navigating the carpool lane or heading out on an off-road adventure. The Ford F-150 is always up for the job if you want to haul your boat, RV, or trailer. Come to your local Columbia, MO, Ford dealership to check out the Ford F-150, and its bigger and tougher brothers, the Ford F-250 and Ford F-350, at Joe Machens Ford.

Towing Terms Explained

If you're new to the market and trying to evaluate towing capabilities and features, there are a few terms to know before you visit our Missouri Ford dealership.

Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR) is the combined weight and rating for each axle of a truck. Rear axles typically have a higher rating because they have to handle more of the hauling and towing.

Interest:Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) is the combined truck and trailer weight for which a truck is rated.

Gross Trailer Weight Rating (GTWR) is the total weight a trailer can handle. It's calculated by combining the weight of the trailer and cargo together. This rating is usually listed on a tag near the trailer's tongue or on one of the wheel wells.

Payload: This is what you can safely haul in the truck bed. The 2019 Ford F-150 payload ranges from 1,326 to 2,309 pounds depending on the trim and truck bed size.

Towing Capacity: This refers to the weight a truck can pull behind it. The Ford F-150 can tow between 5,000 and 8,000 pounds.