2015 Ford Super Duty Best In Class In Torque, Towing

Cameron Aubernon
by Cameron Aubernon

Answering the challenge made by the Ram 3500 in torque and towing capacity, Ford revealed the news that the 2015 F Series Super Duty lineup will include a more powerful diesel engine with enough boulder-tossing torque and space shuttle-towing capacity to maintain dominance over Truck Mountain.

AutoGuide reports the lineup’s new source of power comes from a 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbodiesel pumping out a best-in-class rating of 440 horses and 860 lb-ft of torque through the rear or all four wheels. The compacted graphite iron engine, complete with larger turbo and new injectors maximized for improved response, allows the F-350 to tow up to 26,500 lbs with a gross combined weight of 35,000 lbs, while the F-450 smashes the towing scale thrown down by the Ram with a capacity of 31,200 lbs via gooseneck, 26,500 lbs via fifth wheel; gross combined weight comes to 40,000 lbs.

Under the body, the Super Duty line also received extensive upgrades to the chassis, brakes, suspension, and for the F-450, commercial-grade 19.5-inch wheels and tires.

Cameron Aubernon
Cameron Aubernon

Seattle-based writer, blogger, and photographer for many a publication. Born in Louisville. Raised in Kansas. Where I lay my head is home.

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  • Brianyates Brianyates on Mar 06, 2014

    Freed Mike, you must live in quite the neighbour hood.

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    • Big Al from Oz Big Al from Oz on Mar 06, 2014

      @Hummer I don't know what part of America you live in. I haven't seen that. Do you perceive someone is getting you 'ain't'.

  • Thegamper Thegamper on Mar 06, 2014

    This truck will really haul tons of air in its cargo bed as the yahoos who buy them commute to work. It will haul that single 2x4 home from Home Depot like nobody's business. Anytime the owner overhears someone talking about moving into a new apartment or home he will jump into the conversation to volunteer his "professional" services. Anytime someone gets stuck on a snowy road he will volunteer to pull them out but may cut you in half with the tow rope or knock out your rear window when it snaps because lets face it, he really doesnt know what he is doing. Kudos to Ford for making the automotive equivalent of a large penis for those lacking and charging serious coin to all those who do not need a truck. There is a sucker born every minute, someone has to take their money.

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    • VW4motion VW4motion on Mar 06, 2014

      Yes it's one big arze truck that has a towing capacity that can be just as good or better then any other pickup. But, it has one thing to offer Chevrolet does not. It's not made in Mexico as in the Chevrolet Silverado's. American workers that use these big trucks want an American made product. Yes it does make a difference to American's that care about America.

  • Z71_Silvy Z71_Silvy on Mar 06, 2014

    Gotta love being able to erase last years numbers and writing in whatever you want. But, in reality, the only way it appears impressive is when it is compared with trucks a step lower than it. Cheat and lie, it's the Ford way.

    • VW4motion VW4motion on Mar 06, 2014

      At least Ford does not pretend it's made in America as in the Mexican silverado. Ford F-series is made in America. Chevrolet should put an addendum to every commercial that touts being an American truck.

  • Spartan Spartan on Mar 07, 2014

    I thought my F-150 was a large vehicle, but I was parked near an F-450 last year while shopping at Lowe's and my god that thing was huge. Just a flat out monstrosity. I couldn't imagine towing 13 tons with a vehicle like this.

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