Ford · Heavy-duty pickup (3/4-ton)
Ford F-250 Super Duty bed dimensions & sizes by year
Buying a tonneau cover and not sure it'll fit? Pick your model year to get the exact bed length of your F-250 Super Duty in inches — plus the covers built for it. No guesswork, no wrong-size returns.
Find your bed size in 10 seconds
The Ford F-250 Super Duty has come in 2 bed lengths across 2005–2026:
Select your year above for the exact bed length that fits your truck.
Not sure which bed you have?
Two F-250 Super Dutys from the same year can have different beds depending on cab. Don't trust the badge — measure it. It takes 30 seconds and saves a return.
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Close the tailgate.
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Put a tape measure on the bed floor against the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab).
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Measure straight back to the inside of the closed tailgate.
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Match that number to a bed length above — covers are sold by category (5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft…), so round to the nearest one.
F-250 Super Duty bed sizes & specs, year by year
F-250 Super Duty · 5th gen Super Duty
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 6'9" | 81.9" | SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'2" | 98.1" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 23,000 lb
- Max payload
- 4,260 lb
- MSRP from
- $43,000 (launch)
Engines (4)
- 6.8L V8 (gas, standard) 405 hp · 445 lb-ft · Gas
- 7.3L Godzilla OHV V8 (gas) 430 hp · 485 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 (standard output) 475 hp · 1050 lb-ft · Diesel
- 6.7L Power Stroke High-Output turbo-diesel V8 500 hp · 1200 lb-ft · Diesel
Aluminum body and bed (steel/aluminum hybrid frame). New standard 6.8L gas V8 replaced 6.2L. 6.7L HO diesel now 500 hp/1,200 lb-ft. 10-speed auto across the board. F-250 SRW only. Bed dims 81.9/98.1 in confirmed via Ford 2023 spec sheet.
F-250 Super Duty · 4th gen facelift / aluminum body
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 6'9" | 81.9" | SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'2" | 98.1" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 20,000 lb
- Max payload
- 4,200 lb
- MSRP from
- $33,000 (launch)
Engines (4)
- 6.2L Boss SOHC V8 (gas) 385 hp · 430 lb-ft · Gas
- 7.3L Godzilla OHV V8 (gas, added 2020) 430 hp · 475 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 (2017-2019) 440 hp · 925 lb-ft · Diesel
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 (2020-2022) 475 hp · 1050 lb-ft · Diesel
MAJOR CHANGE: 2017 introduced aluminum body and aluminum bed (steel/aluminum hybrid frame). 6.7L diesel bumped to 440/925 (2017), then 475/1050 (2020). 7.3L 'Godzilla' gas V8 added 2020; 10-speed auto from 2020. F-250 SRW only. Bed dims 81.9/98.1 in confirmed via Ford dealer dimension sheets.
F-250 Super Duty · 4th gen Super Duty
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 6'9" | 81.9" | SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'2" | 98.1" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 19,600 lb
- Max payload
- 4,290 lb
- MSRP from
- $29,000 (launch)
Engines (3)
- 6.2L Boss SOHC V8 (gas) 385 hp · 405 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 (2011-2014) 400 hp · 800 lb-ft · Diesel
- 6.7L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 (2015-2016) 440 hp · 860 lb-ft · Diesel
Steel body and bed. First in-house 6.7L Power Stroke diesel (400/800, raised to 440/860 for 2015-2016). 6.2L gas V8 replaced old 5.4L and 6.8L V10. F-250 SRW only. Bed inches per Ford-marketing convention (verify).
F-250 Super Duty · 3rd gen Super Duty
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 6'9" | 81.9" | SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'2" | 98.1" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 16,100 lb
- Max payload
- 4,920 lb
- MSRP from
- $26,000 (launch)
Engines (3)
- 5.4L Triton SOHC V8 (3V) 300 hp · 365 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.8L Triton SOHC V10 (3V) 362 hp · 457 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.4L Power Stroke twin-turbo diesel V8 350 hp · 650 lb-ft · Diesel
Steel body and bed. New 6.4L Power Stroke twin-turbo (2008-2010 only). 2010 final year for 6.8L V10. F-250 SRW only. Bed inches per Ford-marketing convention (verify).
F-250 Super Duty · 2nd gen Super Duty
| Bed | Length | Inches | Cabs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6.75 ft | 6'9" | 81.9" | SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
| 8 ft | 8'2" | 98.1" | Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab | Covers → |
- Cab styles
- Regular Cab, SuperCab, Crew Cab
- Drivetrain
- RWD, 4WD
- Max towing
- 15,000 lb
- Max payload
- 5,800 lb
- MSRP from
- $24,000 (launch)
Engines (3)
- 5.4L Triton SOHC V8 (3V) 300 hp · 365 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.8L Triton SOHC V10 (3V) 362 hp · 457 lb-ft · Gas
- 6.0L Power Stroke turbo-diesel V8 325 hp · 570 lb-ft · Diesel
Steel body and bed. 6.0L Power Stroke last year 2007. F-250 is single-rear-wheel only. Pre-2017 bed inch figures use Ford-marketing convention; retailer inside-floor measures differ slightly (verify).
What fits in an F-250 Super Duty bed
Bed length in inches only means something once you know what it swallows. Here's how the loads people actually haul line up against every F-250 Super Duty bed on record.
| Load | Needs | 6.75 ft · 81.9" | 8 ft · 98.1" |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4×8 ft sheet of plywood or drywall | 96" | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| 8 ft 2×4s and trim lumber | 96" | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| Full-size dirt bike | 85" | Tailgate down | Fits, tailgate up |
| Adult mountain bike, wheels on | 70" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
| Two-person truck bed tent | 60" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
| Standard 48×40 in shipping pallet | 48" | Fits, tailgate up | Fits, tailgate up |
"Tailgate down" assumes the roughly 18 inches a dropped tailgate adds on a typical pickup — measure yours before you count on it, and strap anything that overhangs. Width is the other half of the answer: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the bed floor when the wheel wells are more than 48 inches apart, otherwise it rides on top of the arches. For cubic feet of mulch, soil or gravel, run your dimensions through the bed volume calculator.
Volume is one limit, weight is the other. Check your F-250 Super Duty's real payload → · what it can actually tow →
More F-250 Super Duty specs
Bed size is one number among several. These carry the rest of the reference data for this truck specifically.
Other trucks with a F-250 Super Duty-size bed
Cross-shopping, or checking whether a cover you already own could move to another truck? These pickups come in a bed within two inches of a F-250 Super Duty bed.
- Chevrolet Silverado 1500
- Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
- Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
- Ford F-150
- Ford F-350 Super Duty
- GMC Sierra 1500
- GMC Sierra 2500HD
- GMC Sierra 3500HD
Same length still isn't the same cover — rail height and bed-rail profile differ by truck. Confirm with the fitment checker before you buy or swap.
Tonneau covers that fit the F-250 Super Duty
Not sure a cover will fit? Run the F-250 Super Duty fitment checker → for your bed length, the cover types that fit, and any F-250 Super Duty-specific gotchas.
Hands-on F-250 Super Duty cover reviews are landing soon. In the meantime, browse vetted, correctly-sized options for your bed:
F-250 Super Duty bed size — frequently asked
What bed sizes does the Ford F-250 Super Duty come in?
The Ford F-250 Super Duty has been offered with 2 bed lengths: 6.75 ft (81.9") and 8 ft (98.1"). The exact bed on your truck depends on its model year and cab — choose your year above to see which covers fit.
How do I measure my F-250 Super Duty bed length?
Measure the inside floor of the bed, from the bulkhead (the wall behind the cab) to the inside of the closed tailgate. Round to the nearest standard size — tonneau covers are sold by bed-length category (e.g. 5.5 ft, 6.5 ft, 8 ft), not the exact inch.
What bed size is the newest F-250 Super Duty?
The current F-250 Super Duty (2023–present) comes with 6.75 ft (81.9") and 8 ft (98.1").
Will a tonneau cover from an older F-250 Super Duty fit a newer one?
Not necessarily. Covers are matched to a specific generation and bed length, and both the bed length and the rail design can change between generations. Always match your exact model year and bed size before buying — the year-by-year table below shows where the F-250 Super Duty changed.
Will a 4×8 sheet of plywood fit in an F-250 Super Duty?
Yes — the longest F-250 Super Duty bed on record is 98.1", so a full 4×8 sheet lies flat with the tailgate closed. Width matters too: a 48-inch sheet only lies flat on the floor if the gap between the wheel wells is wider than 48 inches — on mid-size trucks it rides on top of the wheel arches instead.
What's the difference between the short and long bed F-250 Super Duty?
Across the model's history the beds run from 81.9" to 98.1" — a difference of 16 inches of usable floor. The longer bed hauls more and takes longer sheet goods, the shorter bed is easier to park and turn. They take different tonneau covers, so the bed you have decides which cover part number you order.
How much can an F-250 Super Duty tow?
Properly equipped, the F-250 Super Duty has been rated up to 23,000 lb across the generations on this page, with a maximum payload of about 5,800 lb. Those are best-case figures for a specific engine, cab and axle combination — your truck's door-jamb sticker and owner's manual are the numbers that count. Run them through the towing and payload calculators to see what's actually left for a trailer once passengers and gear are on board.
What cab configurations does the F-250 Super Duty come in?
The F-250 Super Duty has been offered as Regular Cab, SuperCab and Crew Cab. Cab choice is what usually decides bed length — a bigger cab on the same wheelbase means a shorter bed, which is why two trucks from the same year can need different covers.
Does a tonneau cover on an F-250 Super Duty improve gas mileage?
A little, and only at highway speed. Independent testing puts the gain on a typical pickup at roughly 1–2%, which is real but small — on most F-250 Super Duty trucks that's a few dollars a tank, not a payback plan. Buy a cover for the dry, locked, secure bed; treat the mileage as a bonus.
