The Hitch Receiver Size for a Ford F350
The hitch receiver size for a Ford F350 can vary depending on the model year and specific configuration. However, the most common hitch receiver size for the Ford F350 is 3 inches [[3]].
It’s worth noting that Ford allows owners to opt for a smaller receiver size when ordering, but the default size is typically 3 inches.
The 3-inch hitch receiver on the Ford F350 is classified as a Class 5 hitch, which features a solid steel shank and a maximum towing capacity of 22,000 pounds.
Please keep in mind that it’s always a good idea to double-check with your dealer or refer to the specific model year and configuration of your Ford F350 to ensure accuracy.
I hope this information helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
Contents
- What size hitch is on a full-size truck?
- How big is a Class 2 receiver hitch?
- How big is a Class 5 hitch receiver?
- What size is a Class 3 receiver?
- What size hitch is a 3 4 ton truck?
- What size hitch receiver is on a F 250 Super Duty?
- What class is a 2 inch hitch receiver?
- What class is a 2.5 inch receiver?
- How much can a F-250 Super Duty gooseneck tow?
- How do I know what size my receiver hitch is?
What size hitch is on a full-size truck?
2″ x 2″
Class 4 trailer hitches are commonly mounted on full-size pickup trucks and SUVs. They feature a 2″ x 2″ receiver tube opening and generally have a weight carrying capacity up to 10,000 lbs. gross trailer weight. Most class 4 hitches can also utilize a weight distribution hitch for ratings as high as 12,000 lbs.
How big is a Class 2 receiver hitch?
1-1/4″ square
Class II. Class II hitches are weight carrying (WC) hitches rated up to 3500 lbs. gross trailer weight (GTW) with a maximum trailer tongue weight (TW) of 300 lbs. A Class II hitch usually has a 1-1/4″ square receiver opening.
How big is a Class 5 hitch receiver?
between 2.5” and 3”
CLASS 5: Class 5 receivers are the highest weight ratings and can range between 2.5” and 3” receiver sizes. They are usually found on heavy duty full-size trucks and commercial trucks. The 2.5” receiver is rated up to 18,500 lbs. and the 3” is rated at 21,000 lbs.
What size is a Class 3 receiver?
A Class III hitch usually has a 2″ square receiver opening. A higher class drawbar does not increase the towing capacity of the hitch. To use this class of hitch for weight distribution requires a weight distribution system. Class III hitches attach to the vehicle frame only.
What size hitch is a 3 4 ton truck?
The 2.5” receiver is rated up to 18,500 lbs. and the 3” is rated at 21,000 lbs. The 2.5” receiver tube is the most common Class 5 receiver size and can be found on most ¾-ton pickups manufactured after 2008 (ex: F-250, Chevy & Ram 2500) and most full-ton pickups manufactured after 2008 (ex: F-350, Chevy & Ram 3500+).
What size hitch receiver is on a F 250 Super Duty?
The fourth generation of the F-250 and F-350 and up (2017 – present) are Super Duty in both name and performance. When Ford went about updating the design and functionality of their much beloved pick-up they decided to go with a 3” hitch receiver tube. Why? The 3” receivers offer the highest weight ratings.
What class is a 2 inch hitch receiver?
Class 4
2″ hitch receivers can be both Class 4 and Class 5 and will have a 2″ receiver opening (the opening on the rear of the vehicle where the trailer hitch slides into). This 2″ measurement is determined by measuring the receiver opening either vertically or horizontally.
What class is a 2.5 inch receiver?
CLASS 5: Class 5 receivers are the highest weight ratings and can range between 2.5” and 3” receiver sizes. They are usually found on heavy duty full-size trucks and commercial trucks. The 2.5” receiver is rated up to 18,500 lbs.
How much can a F-250 Super Duty gooseneck tow?
The new Ford F-250 boasts a 5th-wheel/gooseneck towing capacity of up to 22,900 lbs with the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel or up to 22,700 lbs with the 6.7L V8 High-Output Turbo Diesel. Additionally, conventional tow ratings for the F-250 reach 22,000 lbs with both the 6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel and High-Output Turbo Diesel engines.
How do I know what size my receiver hitch is?
Pro Tip: The best way to measure your receiver hitch tube is to measure the inside of the tube opening. Most likely it will be either a 2″ or 2-1/2″, which is often found on most pickup trucks.