Which Ford truck is a 3/4 ton?

There is no standard Ford pickup or heavy-duty truck officially rated at 34 tons (68,000 pounds). The heaviest Ford-equipped work trucks in current production max out around 37,000 pounds gross vehicle weight rating, which is about 18.5 tons. Here’s what that means in practice and which models come closest to the idea of a “34-ton” capability.

What the 34-ton figure might refer to in trucking terms

In road transport, “34 tons” can be misread as a vehicle’s payload, curb weight, or the combined weight allowed with a trailer. For Ford trucks, the key figures are GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating), GCWR (gross combined weight rating), and payload. GVWR is the maximum weight the truck can carry, while GCWR is the maximum weight when the truck pulls a trailer. Payload is essentially GVWR minus the vehicle’s own weight. A 34-ton figure would imply a much higher rating than Ford currently markets for a single vehicle, or it could reflect the weight of a full tractor-trailer combination rather than the truck alone. The upshot: Ford’s production lineup does not include a truck that is rated at 34 tons by GVWR.

To help readers orient, here are the key weight concepts used in evaluating Ford heavy-duty trucks:

• GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating): The maximum allowed weight of the truck itself plus its payload.


• GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating): The maximum allowed weight of the truck plus any attached trailer and its load.


• Payload capacity: The difference between GVWR and the curb weight (or base vehicle weight) of the truck.


• Towing/payload limits: Additional figures that vary by configuration and are important for operations that involve heavy trailers or specialized equipment.

Understanding these terms helps clarify why a “34-ton” label is not a standard Ford specification. A vehicle with a GVWR near 34 tons would be far beyond Ford’s current consumer and commercial offerings in the United States.

Ford’s heaviest production trucks and their capabilities

Ford’s flagship heavy-duty lineup for commercial and fleet use centers on the F-Series Super Duty and the heavier F-650/F-750 models. The numbers below reflect typical maxima reported by Ford for these lines, acknowledging that configurations and market developments can adjust exact figures.

• Ford F-650: Among Ford’s heaviest mid-range/medium-duty offerings, with a GVWR up to about 37,000 pounds (approximately 18.5 tons).


• Ford F-750: Very close to the F-650 in capability, also configured with a GVWR up to roughly 37,000 pounds (about 18.5 tons).


• Ford Super Duty (F-450 and F-550 variants): These heavy-duty versions offer substantial GVWR in the high 20s to low 30s of thousands of pounds, depending on configuration, but typically not exceeding the 37,000-pound mark.

In practical terms, these models enable substantial payloads and heavy towing for construction, logistics, and municipal work. They are designed to be practical workhorses, not 34-ton highway movers. If an operation truly requires a 68,000-pound gross vehicle rating, it would typically involve a separate, higher-capacity tractor-trailer arrangement beyond Ford’s standard lineup, or a specialized fleet solution outside normal production specs.

Bottom line

No Ford truck in current production is rated at 34 tons by GVWR. The heaviest Ford models—the F-650 and F-750—top out around 37,000 pounds GVWR, which is about 18.5 tons. Operations that imply a 34-ton capability would either be interpreting GCWR with a trailer in a way that exceeds a vehicle’s GVWR or would require a different, non-standard fleet configuration beyond Ford’s typical offerings.

Summary

In short, Ford does not offer a 34-ton truck as a single-vehicle rating. For heavy-duty needs, the closest options are the F-650 and F-750, each with a GVWR up to roughly 37,000 pounds (about 18.5 tons). Understanding GVWR, GCWR, and payload helps explain why a 34-ton figure isn’t a standard Ford specification and what alternatives exist for high-capacity hauling and towing tasks.

What is the heaviest truck Ford makes?

The heaviest Ford pickup truck is the Ford F-450 Super Duty Crew Cab 4x4 with a high-output diesel engine, which has a curb weight of up to 8,627 pounds. However, the Ford F-650 and F-750 are the largest and heaviest overall trucks produced by Ford, classified as medium-duty commercial vehicles, with a GVWR up to 37,000 pounds.
 
You can watch this video to learn more about the Ford F-750 medium-duty truck: 59sMacPhee FordYouTube · Dec 17, 2024

• Ford F-450 Super Duty: This is the heaviest pickup truck in the Super Duty lineup. The heaviest configurations can weigh around 8,627 pounds when equipped with the high-output turbodiesel engine and crew cab. 
• Ford F-650 and F-750: These are larger, medium-duty trucks designed for commercial use and are heavier than the Super Duty pickups. They have a much higher Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), with the F-750 having a GVWR of up to 37,000 pounds. 

This video shows the Ford F-750 medium-duty truck with a high GVWR: 1mMacPhee FordYouTube · Jan 25, 2024

How many tons is a Ford F-250?

A Ford F-250 is a three-quarter-ton truck, not one with a fixed weight of 0.750.750.75 tons. The "three-quarter-ton" designation refers to its heavy-duty classification and payload capacity, which is significantly higher than a half-ton truck like the F-150.
 

• Classification: The F-250 is classified as a heavy-duty, three-quarter-ton pickup truck. 
• Payload: The term historically related to its payload capacity, which for modern F-250s is much higher than 150015001500 pounds. 
• Market segment: It falls between light-duty trucks like the F-150 and heavy-duty one-ton trucks like the F-350. 

What is a Ford F550 classified as?

A Ford F-550 is classified as a Class 5 medium-duty truck because its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) typically ranges from 16,001 to 19,500 pounds. This classification places it between the light-duty F-Series Super Duty pickups and the heavier F-650 and F-750 trucks. The classification is determined by its weight and is used for regulatory and tax purposes, with common uses including service trucks, box trucks, and small dump trucks.
 

• Class 5 Classification: The F-550 falls into the Class 5 category, which has a GVWR of 16,001–19,500 pounds. 
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): This is the maximum operating weight of the F-550, including all its features, passengers, and cargo. 
• Medium-Duty Truck: This label indicates it is a heavy-duty vehicle, but not as large or heavy as the Class 6, 7, or 8 "heavy-duty" trucks. 
• Common Uses: Its classification is suitable for applications such as service trucks, chassis-cab trucks, and small dump trucks, making it a popular choice for commercial and municipal uses. 

What ton is a Ford F-350?

The Ford F-350 is a "one-ton" heavy-duty truck, which typically refers to its historical payload capacity of 2,000 pounds, though its actual capabilities are much higher. Its maximum payload is up to 8,000 pounds, and it can tow up to 38,000 pounds, depending on the specific configuration, engine, and other options. 
You can watch this video to see a comparison of the F-250 and F-350 in terms of payload and towing: 56sSalty TripsYouTube · Feb 20, 2024
Payload and towing capacity

• Maximum Payload: Up to 8,000 pounds. 
• Maximum Towing: Up to 38,000 pounds, but this varies significantly based on configuration and is often much higher with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch. 

Factors that affect performance

• Engine: The engine type, such as a 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel, greatly affects both towing and payload. 
• Configuration: The choice between a single rear wheel (SRW) or dual rear wheel (DRW) configuration impacts the truck's stability and load-carrying ability. 
• Other options: Transmission, axle ratios, and suspension systems all play a role in the final capabilities. 

This video explains how the engine affects towing and payload capacity: 1mThirteen AdventuresYouTube · Sep 25, 2024
Historical vs. current capacity

• "Tonnage" designation: The "one-ton" designation is a historical classification and does not reflect the true maximum payload of modern trucks like the F-350. 
• Modern trucks: Today's F-350 is a heavy-duty truck with a payload capacity far exceeding one ton (2,000 pounds).