Ckhris

http://m.ford.com/content/MobileFord...fications.html

So all f150s including the raptor have a towing capacity of 12,200?

Two Dogs

Go down to the towing tab. 8,000 Screw and 6,000 Scab.

gentz002

not that i really tow much so it doesn't bother me but i cant believe 4.10 gears make that big of a difference.

gentz002

doesnt it typically go the other way? the higher the number the more you can tow?

Chris's FX4

It has nothing to do with the drive-train. The Raptor's limiting factor for towing is the suspension, its soft, and its Gross Combined Weight Rating. The supercab can tow even less because of its short wheelbase.

gentz002

if your pulling a dual or tri-axle trailer though there isnt much tongue weight.(atleast not with my side by side being parked centered on axles) so suspension shouldnt be a huge affect. I understand what your saying and im guessing your right and that is why ford rated it so low. Im also assuming you would be able to tow a whole lot more than 8k

LMychajluk

It's not 'the more you can tow', it's the easier it is on the engine to get a given load moving. A truck with taller / numerically lower gears (i.e., 3.31) may be able to tow the same weight as one with lower / numerically higher (4.10s) gearing, but the one with lower gearing will be able to get the load moving easier and faster, but once at speed will be running at a higher RPM, all other things (speed, transmission ratios, engine, etc...) being equal.

Edit - as others have alluded to, the gearing is only one factor in your max tow rating, and a minor one, with suspension, brakes, engine, wheelbase (possibly), transmission and vehicle weight all affecting the max rating.

snopro31

im debating a raptor but the towing has me somewhat worried.

have a 4000lb boat but dont want the rear end squating at all.

Ricktwuhk

Payload.

CHICKS

What I understand is the Raptor will tow fine, to a given weight. It is the Payload that is weak due to the suspension. Towing a 5500 dual axle trailer will give you the "**** your drawers" look, but will tow it just fine..