Once again, Ford Motor Company has outdone itself. In a recent press release, they announced the new 2023 Super Duty will deliver the best towing available for every trailer type and maximum available towing of 40,000 pounds, best-in-class maximum available payload of 8,000 pounds, and 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb.-ft. of torque from the new high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel. A bold statement indeed.
“The all-new 2023 Super Duty is designed and engineered for America’s builders. Our job is to help make our customers’ work feel easy, and this truck nails that commitment,” said Andrew Kernahan, Super Duty chief program engineer. “The combination of purpose-built construction, powerful engines, 10-speed transmissions, and new technology means our customers can work, tow, and haul with absolute confidence.”
Tow It All
It’s no secret that heavy-duty pickup owners use their trucks for towing. For that reason, the Ford states that Super Duty offers the best maximum tow rating for all types of trailering: conventional (including pintle), fifth wheel, and gooseneck trailers. At a maximum of 40,000 pounds of gooseneck towing, that’s half the combined weight of a semi-tractor and a fully loaded trailer.
Available early 2023. Preproduction models are shown with available features. Preproduction 2023 F-350 Azure Gray (extra cost color) with optional features. Limited model available spring 2023.
The F-450 is reported to offer a maximum available gooseneck towing of 40,000 pounds, while the F-350/3500 DRW pickup subsegment will allow 38,000 pounds. When it comes to towing a fifth-wheel trailer, the best maximum available towing capacity is 35,000 pounds with an F-450 DRW pickup. Finally, the maximum available conventional towing capacity comes in at 30,000 pounds. For a complete list of towing capabilities, we suggest stopping in at your local Super Duty dealer.
Another interesting fact relayed with the email states that Super Duty is also packed with innovations to increase towing confidence even in the toughest conditions. Available Pro Trailer Hitch Assist steers the truck to align the hitch ball to the receiver, optional Smart Hitch helps customers distribute trailer weight properly and the 360-Degree Trailer Camera Package provides a birds-eye view of the truck, cargo box, and trailer. An available full-color head-up display helps keep eyes on the road and shows turn-by-turn Trailer Navigation that customizes your route to make it…
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