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You probably know the Ford F-Series mainly from the immensely popular F-150. The by far most popular Ford in the United States, however, usually also has heavier sister models that listen to names such as F-250, F-350 and F-450. They fall under the Super Duty line of the F-Series. The F-150 was completely revamped in 2020 and now Ford is introducing updated Super Duty models.
The Ford F-150 is already available in many flavors, in addition to all regular versions, there are also flavors such as the F-150 Raptor and the fully electric Lightning. Until now, the F-150 was the most modern member of the current F-series, after all, the Super Duty series was still based on the F-series. Now the Super Duty model line has also been replaced, which means that you can tow even heavier trailers from here to there.
The Super Duty models of Ford’s F-series can be compared with the Heavy Duty models of major competitor Silverado. The Ford Super Duty line includes the F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-600. In general, the larger the number, the higher the towing and load capacity of the model. The real workhorses of the F family are available as 5.89 meter long three-seat Regular Cab, but also as SuperCab and CrewCab with six seats each. The latter two variants are also available with an extended wheelbase. The long-wheelbase CrewCab is by far the largest of the bunch. It extends over a distance of 6.76 meters. Depending on the version chosen, not only the wheelbase, but also the track width may differ. The basically rear-wheel drive Super Duty’s have a slightly shorter wheelbase than the four-wheel drive versions and things such as the ride height and the depth of the cargo box also differ between the body styles.
The new Super Duty models
Since the Super Duty’s are pick-ups, it’s not surprising that the engines that Ford brings to the new part of the F-series are certainly not modest. The base engine is a 6.8 liter V8. That petrol engine has a 7.3 liter measuring V8 above it, although Ford does not release any power yet. Diesel is also possible with a 6.7 PowerStroke diesel in two power variants. From the outside, the Super Duty’s are a lot bigger, higher and wider than the more famous F-150’s from every angle. Ford gives the Super Duty models a simpler-looking interior.
Ford has not yet released detailed technical data on payloads and towing capacities.
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– Thanks for information from Autoweek.nl