Towing Your Boat This Summer with the Ford Super Duty
Towing a boat to one of Southern California's lakes calls for a truck capable of handling the trailer, the load, and the terrain. For drivers in Chino Hills and the broader Inland Empire, the 2026 Ford Super Duty lineup offers the towing capacity, payload, and trailering technology to handle heavy boats and trailers with confidence.
At Chino Hills Ford, our team helps drivers find the right Super Duty configuration for their towing needs. Whether you are hauling a wakeboard boat to Lake Elsinore or a fifth-wheel camper up the inclines of the Cajon Pass, the Super Duty is engineered to handle demanding workloads in Southern California heat.
2026 Ford Super Duty Towing Capacity
The 2026 Super Duty lineup includes the F-250, F-350, and F-450, with maximum towing capacity scaling significantly between models when properly equipped:
- F-250 Super Duty: up to 23,000 lbs maximum towing
- F-350 Super Duty SRW (Single Rear Wheel): up to 27,600 lbs maximum towing
- F-350 Super Duty DRW (Dual Rear Wheel): up to 38,000 lbs maximum towing
- F-450 Super Duty: up to 40,000 lbs maximum towing (DRW, diesel only) with the High-Capacity Gooseneck Tow Package
For most boat owners, the F-250 or F-350 SRW provides more than enough capability for typical wakeboard boats, ski boats, and pontoons, while the F-350 DRW and F-450 are aimed at larger fifth-wheel campers and gooseneck applications.
Engine Options
The 2026 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 offer four engine choices, while the F-450 is diesel only:
- 6.8L V8 gasoline: 405 horsepower (standard on lower trims of F-250 and F-350)
- 7.3L Godzilla V8 gasoline: 430 horsepower (standard on higher trims like King Ranch and Platinum, available across the lineup)
- 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo-Diesel: 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque
- 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo-Diesel: 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque (available on F-250 and F-350; required on the Platinum Plus Package)
All four engines are paired with a Ford TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission (the 6.8L V8 uses the TorqShift-G version) for smooth shifting under load.
Advanced Trailering Technology
The 2026 Super Duty offers a suite of trailering features designed to take stress out of towing:
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist: Lets you steer the trailer using a control knob, simplifying reverse maneuvers when backing a boat trailer into a slip or campsite (now part of the Lariat Premium Package for 2026)
- Pro Trailer Hitch Assist: Helps automate the alignment process when connecting to a trailer
- Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch: Measures trailer tongue weight and payload
- 360-Degree Camera System: Provides a bird's-eye view for tight maneuvering, standard on Lariat and higher trims for 2026
- Trailer Reverse Guidance: Provides visual aids when reversing with a trailer
- Up to seven camera views for trailering applications
2026 Super Duty Trim Lineup
The 2026 Super Duty is offered in 6 trims, scaling from work-ready to luxury:
- XL: The entry trim with essential capability and work-truck features
- XLT: Adds appearance upgrades and additional convenience features
- Lariat: Adds heated and ventilated leather seats, dual-zone climate, 12-inch digital cluster, standard 360-Degree Camera, and full Ford Co-Pilot360
- King Ranch: Adds premium aesthetics with standard 7.3L Godzilla V8 gas engine
- Platinum: Flagship luxury trim with premium leather, advanced technology, and standard trailering tools
- Limited: Top-tier luxury appointments
Body styles include Regular Cab, SuperCab, and Crew Cab configurations, with multiple bed lengths available depending on cab and chassis choice.
Ford Warranty Coverage
Every new Ford Super Duty is backed by Ford factory warranty coverage:
- 3-Year / 36,000-Mile Bumper-to-Bumper Limited Warranty
- 5-Year / 60,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty
- 5-Year / 100,000-Mile Diesel Engine Limited Warranty (on Power Stroke diesel models)
- 5-Year / 60,000-Mile Roadside Assistance
Schedule Pre-Trip Service Before Your Boating Trip
Before your first major summer towing trip, schedule a service appointment at our service center. Our factory-trained, Ford-certified technicians can inspect your transmission fluid, brake pads, tires, and trailering electrical connections to help your Super Duty be ready for the heavy work ahead.