New 2023-2024 Ram Truck Comparison: Towing Capacity

Most people in Scranton, PA choose trucks because of their capability, and Ford pickups still lead the way when it comes to towing and hauling. Even midsize trucks like the Ford Ranger can tow over 7,000 pounds, while Ford Super Duty models can tow up to 40,000 pounds with a gooseneck trailer. Key Ford of Exeter has a full line of new Ford trucks for sale or lease in our new inventory. We've created the following comparison to help you choose the one that best suits your needs.

Ford Ranger

If you just need to pull a small boat to Glenwood Lake near Pittston, PA, a new Ford Ranger can do it. When equipped with the available tow package, the Ranger can tow up to 7,500 pounds. It can also carry a payload of up to 1,905 pounds in SuperCab models with rear-wheel drive.

Ford F-150 Lightning

The new fully electric Ford F-150 Lightning can tow more than you might expect. This full-size electric pickup can tow up to 10,000 pounds when equipped with the Max Trailer Tow package and an extended-range battery pack. You can also help a friend in Wilkes Barre move with the F-150 Lightning, which has a 2,235-pound payload capacity.

Ford F-150

The full-size, light-duty Ford F-150 can tow or haul more than any truck in its class. If you need to pull a car or a camper, the F-150 has the muscle to get it done. Even with just the base V6 engine, the F-150 has a tow rating of 8,200 pounds. F-150 models with the PowerBoost™ hybrid V6 powertrain can tow up to 12,700 pounds.

When equipped with the max towing package, rear-wheel drive, and the twin-turbocharged 2.7-liter V6 engine, the Ford F-150 can tow up to 13,500 pounds, easily enough to tow a large camper to Hickory Grove Campground near Dallas, PA. Need to carry lumber to a work site? The F-150 can also haul a 2,455-pound payload with the right configuration. This can be achieved in an F-150 with a Regular Cab body style, rear-wheel drive, the 5.0-liter V8 engine, and the optional Heavy Duty Payload Package.

Ford F-250 Super Duty

If you've got larger projects to accomplish in Kingston, PA, get a Ford F-250 Super Duty truck. There are four engines available in the F-250, including two V8 gas-powered motors and two V8 turbodiesel powertrains. An F-250 Super Duty Crew Cab with four-wheel drive and a 6.8-liter V8 engine can tow up to 13,600 pounds.

When equipped with an Extended Cab or Crew Cab with four-wheel drive and the available 500-horsepower turbodiesel engine, the Ford F-250 Super Duty has a conventional towing capacity of 22,000 pounds. Exeter, PA drivers who carry heavy equipment in the back of their truck will want an F-250 Super Duty XL regular cab with two-wheel drive and the standard 6.8-liter V8. With this setup, the F-250 can haul a payload of more than 4,300 pounds.

Ford F-350 Super Duty

For bigger chores, you'll need an even brawnier truck. The new Ford F-350 Super Duty is the best choice for Scranton drivers who often pull RVs or horse trailers. F-350 four-wheel drive Regular Cab models with dual rear wheels and a V8 engine can manage up to 27,000 pounds of conventional towing. You can also carry up to 8,000 pounds of payload in an F-350 Regular Cab truck with the 7.3-liter V8 gas engine.

These are just a few of the new Ford trucks available at Key Ford of Exeter. Come see us and test drive one today.