Pickup truck advice

I have a 2018 F150 Supercrew 6 1/2ft bed #.5 eb with the max tow package. It tows my (almost) 6,000 lb trailer with ease.

Why violate the rule? Buy or select the TT/5er first then match a tow vehicle to it.

Ford markets several packages for the F150. They all can come with max tow option and the 3.5 EB engine. From the top down;

#1. 7850 gvwr...4800 rawr....2500 lb in the bed payloads.

#2. 7600 gvwr...4550 rawr... 2200 lb in the bed payloads

#3. 7050 gvwr...4050 rawr... 1800 lb in the bed payloads

#4. 6800 gvwr...3800 rawr...1500 lb in the bed payloads.

Max tow doesn't mean what it says but just a name Ford gave it. Its a really nice to have option for towing duties;

**Available on XL, XLT, LARIAT, King Ranch®, and Platinum models.

Includes:
• 3.55 Electronic-locking rear-axle
• 4-pin/7-pin wiring harness
• 36 Gallon fuel tank
• Auxiliary transmission oil cooler
• Engine oil cooler
• Class IV trailer hitch receiver
• Pro Trailer Backup Assist with Tailgate LED
• Smart Trailer Tow Connector (standard on LARIAT and higher)
• Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
• Upgraded front stabilizer bar
• Upgraded rear bumper

Requires 3.5L EcoBoost® engine.
Does not include Trailer Tow Mirrors. Trailer Tow Mirrors are a standalone option and must be ordered separately.
Max GCWR/Max Tow achieved on SuperCrew® when equipped with 20-inch Wheels. This configuration will also come equipped with max springs, steering gear, and upgraded stabilizer bar.**

Short distances with a lightweight small TT can be done with mid size SUVs and midsize pickups. Either truck you describe will be more than well suited for that duty.

Tow often with my BIL who pulls a 32ft 7800lb trailer with relative ease with his 3.5 Eco but tounge weight gobbles up the wimpy payload.
WDH should be mandatory with half tons.