Super Duty Engines And Towing
2026 Ford Super Duty® Engines & Towing | F-250® vs. F-350® vs. F-450® Specs
Immense V8 power, relentless capability, and colossal hauling and payload brawn place the Ford Super Duty® lineup among the hardest-working heavy-duty trucks on the market. Whether you choose the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250®, F-350®, or F-450®, each heavy-duty truck offers the uncompromising capability to tackle massive loads with unwavering durability and serious work-ready ruggedness. Continue reading this 2026 Ford Super Duty engines and towing guide prepared by the team at Spirit Ford to discover which configuration aligns best with your specific needs.
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2026 Ford Super Duty Engine Specs
Tackle those more demanding jobsite or long-haul towing challenges with the 2026 Ford Super Duty lineup and its range of four dynamic engine options. The base F-250 and F-350 models house a standard 6.8L V8 gas engine that generates 405 horsepower, while the available 7.3L V8 gas engine raises output to 430 horsepower for even greater capability. A responsive TorqShift®-G ten-speed automatic transmission pairs with both gas engines.
When it comes to rigorous diesel capability, the available 6.7L Power Stroke® turbo diesel and 6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel engines deliver the strength needed for demanding towing, hauling, and commercial workloads. Each engine is matched with a TorqShift ten-speed automatic transmission engineered to maximize low-end torque, smooth shifting, and confident performance under heavy loads. Both diesel powertrains are available on F-250 and F-350 models; every F-450 model is equipped exclusively with a Power Stroke diesel engine.
Drivetrain availability varies by trim. The XL, XLT, and Lariat® models can be equipped with either 4x2 or 4x4, while the King Ranch® and Platinum® trims come standard with a 4x4 drivetrain.
View the accompanying engine specifications for each Super Duty powertrain.
| Engine | 6.8L V8 gas | 7.3L V8 gas | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 405 HP | 430 HP | 475 HP | 500 HP |
| Max. Horsepower RPM | 5,000 RPM | 5,500 RPM | 2,600 RPM | |
| Torque | 445 lb.-ft. | 485 lb.-ft. | 1,050 lb.-ft. | 1,200 lb.-ft. |
| Max. Torque RPM | 4,000 RPM | 1,600 RPM | ||
| Transmission | TorqShift-G ten-speed automatic | |||
| Drivetrain | 4x2 / 4x4 | 4x4 | 4x2 / 4x4 | 4x2 / 4x4 |
2026 Ford Super Duty F-250 Towing & Payload
Choose from four available powertrains in the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250, each engineered to tackle the big jobs confidently. For the highest F-250 towing capacity, the available 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine is a workhorse, capable of hauling 23,000 pounds when properly equipped for fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing. When payload is your priority, the available 7.3L V8 gas engine delivers a maximum payload rating of up to 4,246 pounds.
View the accompanying Super Duty F-250 towing and payload capacities.
| Engine | 6.8L V8 gas | 7.3L V8 gas | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-250 Max. Conventional Towing | 17,300 lbs. | 18,200 lbs. | 22,000 lbs. | 22,000 lbs. |
| F-250 Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing | 17,300 lbs. | 19,500 lbs. | 22,900 lbs. | 23,000 lbs. |
| F-250 Max. Payload | 4,240 lbs. | 4,246 lbs. | 4,048 lbs. | 3,918 lbs. |
2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 Towing & Payload
When your workday calls for more challenging commercial workloads and heavy-duty towing, the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-350 lets you go the distance. The F-350 also offers all four powertrains, and choosing between a single rear wheel (SRW) or dual rear wheel (DRW) configuration significantly influences its hauling potential. When properly equipped, the F-350 DRW boasts a maximum towing capacity of up to 38,000 pounds when configured with the available 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine, as well as an 8,000-pound payload rating mated with the 6.8L V8 gas engine.
View the accompanying Super Duty F-350 towing and payload capacities.
| Engine | 6.8L V8 gas | 7.3L V8 gas | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-350 Max. Conventional Towing (SRW/DRW) | 18,100 / 18,700 lbs. | 19,500 / 22,000 lbs. | 23,200 / 27,000 lbs. | 25,000 / 28,000 lbs. |
| F-350 Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing (SRW/DRW) | 18,000 / 18,900 lbs. | 22,400 / 22,500 lbs. | 23,800 / 35,700 lbs. | 27,600 / 38,000 lbs. |
| F-350 Max. Payload (SRW/DRW) | 5,137 / 8,000 lbs. | 4,928 / 7,635 lbs. | 4,859 / 6,952 lbs. | 4,844 / 6,935 lbs. |
2026 Ford Super Duty F-450 Towing & Payload
For more substantial towing needs like oversized trailers and hefty equipment, the 2026 Ford Super Duty F-450 gets the job done with its unrelenting power. Every F-450 comes standard with a DRW configuration, providing the added stability and strength needed for maximum heavy-duty performance. When equipped with the 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel, the F-450 has a 40,000-pound towing capacity and has a 6,482-pound payload rating.
View the accompanying Super Duty F-450 towing and payload capacities.
| Engine | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|
| F-450 Max. Conventional Towing | 30,000 lbs. | 30,000 lbs. |
| F-450 Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing | 38,600 lbs. | 40,000 lbs. |
| F-450 Max. Payload | 6,322 lbs. | 6,482 lbs. |
2026 Ford Super Duty Trim Availability
Engine availability depends on which 2026 Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, or F-450 model you choose. On the F-250 and F-350 trims, the 6.8L V8 engine is standard with the XL, XLT, and Lariat® trims, while the 7.3L V8 engine is standard with the King Ranch® and Platinum® trims. The F-450 exclusively features either the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 and 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 engine options. On all F-450 trims, the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 is standard and the 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 is available.
View engine availability by trim.
| 2026 Ford Super Duty Trims & Engine Availability | 6.8L V8 gas | 7.3L V8 gas | 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel | 6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-250 | XL, XLT, Lariat | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum |
| F-350 | XL, XLT, Lariat | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum |
| F-450 | - | - | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum | XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum |
Learn More About the New Ford Super Duty
The team at Spirit Ford has prepared a selection of Super Duty research guides to assist you in making an informed decision. Each provides a more in-depth overview of the Super Duty and its standard and key available features, including interior amenities, innovative technologies, and exterior color options.
2025 Ford Super Duty® Engines & Towing Guide | F-250®, F-350®, & F-450® Specs
The powerful 2025 Ford Super Duty® truck lineup is designed to take on your heavy-duty towing jobs with impressive performance capabilities. Across the three-model lineup, you’ll find four available engine options — two gas engines and two turbo diesel V8s. For detailed engine specs broken down by table, continue reading this Super Duty engines guide created by the team at Spirit Ford.
Ready to get behind the wheel of a new Ford Super Duty F-250®, F-350®, or F-450®? Find our current selection in our inventory, then use our online form to arrange a test drive. Our Ford dealership is located in Dundee, MI. Give us a call at (734) 529-5521 or message us online should you have any questions.
2025 Ford Super Duty Engine Specs
There are four robust engines available across the 2025 Ford Super Duty engine lineup. The 6.8L gas V8 engine is standard on the F-250 and F-350 models and achieves up to 405 horsepower. The 7.3L gas V8 engine is available with the same two models and offers an increase of 25 horsepower over the 6.8L V8 engine for a total of 430 horsepower. The 6.8L gas V8 and 7.3L gas V8 are both equipped with a TorqShift®-G ten-speed automatic transmission.
The two hefty turbo diesel Power Stroke® engines can be equipped to any of the Super Duty models. The 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine reaches an impressive 1,050 pound-feet of torque, while the high-output version of the same engine reaches a whopping 1,200 pound-feet of torque. You’ll find that both Power Stroke engines are mated with a TorqShift ten-speed automatic transmission, which differs from the TorqShift-G transmission in first gear ratio. The TorqShift-G has a ratio of 4.691:1, and the TorqShift has a ratio of 4.615:1.
Engine specs are shown in the accompanying table.
|
Engine |
6.8L gas V8 |
7.3L gas V8 |
6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
|
Horsepower |
405 HP |
430 HP |
475 HP |
500 HP |
|
Torque |
445 lb.-ft. |
485 lb.-ft. |
1,050 lb.-ft. |
1,200 lb.-ft. |
|
Drivetrain |
4x2 / 4x4 |
4x4 |
4x2 / 4x4 |
4x2 / 4x4 |
|
Model Availability |
F-250, F-350 |
F-250, F-350 |
F-250, F-350, F-450 |
F-250, F-350, F-450 |
2025 Ford Super Duty F-250 Towing & Payload Capacity
Which 2025 Ford Super Duty F-250 engine suits your towing tasks best? If you’re planning to tow up to 22,000 pounds conventionally, either of the two Power Stroke engines is more than capable of this. For the most impressive fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing capacity, turn to the high-output 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine — it achieves up to 23,000 pounds of towing, about 100 pounds more than the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel. For the maximum payload capacity available, opt for the 7.3L gas V8 engine — it can haul up to 4,246 pounds.
F-250 towing and payload specs are shown in the accompanying table.
|
Engine |
Max. Conventional Towing Capacity |
Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Capacity |
Max. Payload Capacity |
|
6.8L gas V8 |
17,300 lbs. |
17,300 lbs. |
4,240 lbs. |
|
7.3L gas V8 |
18,200 lbs. |
19,500 lbs. |
4,246 lbs. |
|
6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
22,000 lbs. |
22,900 lbs. |
4,048 lbs. |
|
6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
22,000 lbs. |
23,000 lbs. |
3,918 lbs. |
2025 Ford Super Duty F-350 Towing & Payload Specs
When it comes to 2025 Ford Super Duty F-350 towing, you’ll find a noticeable increase in capability over the F-250. This is especially true if you opt for a dual-rear wheel (DRW) F-350 versus choosing a single-rear wheel (SRW) configuration. The high-output 6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 again achieves the most hefty numbers available — 28,000 pounds of conventional towing and 38,000 pounds of fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing. However, if you’re looking for the foremost payload capacity, you’ll find it in the 6.3L gas V8 engine, which, when paired with DRW, has an inspiring 8,000-pound payload capacity.
F-350 engine and payload specs are covered in this table.
|
Engine |
Max. Conventional Towing Capacity |
Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Capacity |
Max. Payload Capacity |
|
6.8L gas V8 (SRW/DRW) |
18,100 / 18,700 lbs. |
18,000 / 18,900 lbs. |
5,137 / 8,000 lbs. |
|
7.3L gas V8 (SRW/DRW) |
19,500 / 22,000 lbs. |
22,400 / 22,500 lbs. |
4,928 / 7,635 lbs. |
|
6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel (SRW/DRW) |
23,200 / 27,000 lbs. |
23,800 / 36,500 lbs. |
4,948 / 6,952 lbs. |
|
6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel (SRW/DRW) |
25,000 / 28,000 lbs. |
27,600 / 38,000 lbs. |
4,844 / 6,935 lbs. |
2025 Ford Super Duty F-450 Towing & Payload Capacity
When you choose a 2025 Ford Super Duty F-450, you’ll find that it is exclusive with the two turbo diesel Power Stroke engines. Both can tow up to 30,000 pounds conventionally. The high-output Power Stroke engine ultimately has the most impressive fifth-wheel/gooseneck towing capacity of 40,000 pounds, 400 pounds more than the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel engine. The high-output Power Stroke engine also achieves the higher maximum F-450 payload capacity — 6,482 pounds.
|
Engine |
Max. Conventional Towing Capacity |
Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Capacity |
Max. Payload Capacity |
|
6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
30,000 lbs. |
38,600 lbs. |
6,322 lbs. |
|
6.7L high-output Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel |
30,000 lbs. |
40,000 lbs. |
6,482 lbs. |
2024 Ford Super Duty® Engines & Towing | F-250®, F-350®, & F-450®
The 2024 Ford Super Duty® is built to tackle demanding tasks with its best-in-class towing rating, exceptional performance, and four available V8 engines that offer brute force. Learn more about what’s under the hood of the F-250®, F-350®, and F-450® models by reading this engines and towing guide created by the team at Spirit Ford.
Explore the inventory at our dealership in Dundee, MI, to find your preferred Ford Super Duty model. Book a test drive with one of our specialists to experience this mighty pickup truck in person. If you have any inquiries about the F-250, F-350, or F-450 trims, reach out to us online or via phone at (734) 529-5521.
2024 Ford Super Duty Engine Options
Experience the immense power that the 2024 Ford Super Duty is known for with its four V8 engine options. No matter what tasks you need to complete, this engine lineup has you covered. Choose from the 6.8L or 7.3L gas engines or the 6.7L Power Stroke® or the high-output 6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel powertrains. The latter engines are ideal for towing heavy loads and large trailers. Additionally, each Super Duty engine has 4x2 and 4x4 drivetrains available.
See engine specifications in the following chart:
|
Engine |
6.8L gas V8 |
7.3L gas V8 |
6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
|
Horsepower |
405 HP |
430 HP |
475 HP |
500 HP |
|
Torque |
445 lb.-ft. |
485 lb.-ft. |
1,050 lb.-ft. |
1,200 lb.-ft. |
|
Drivetrain |
4x2 / 4x4 |
4x2 / 4x4 |
4x2 / 4x4 |
4x2 / 4x4 |
|
Model Availability |
F-250 and F-350 |
F-250 and F-350 |
F-250, F-350, and F-450 |
F-250, F-350, and F-450 |
2024 Ford Super Duty F-250 Towing & Payload Capacity
If you’re looking for exceptional towing strength, the 2024 Ford Super Duty F-250 can deliver. It offers up to 22,000 pounds of conventional towing capacity with the 6.7L Power Stroke and 6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel engines. Achieve up to 23,000 pounds of gooseneck towing with the high-output turbo diesel engine. Moreover, the 6.8L gas V8 powertrain provides a maximum payload of 4,268 pounds — the highest in the engine lineup.
View the F-250 towing and payload specifications in the accompanying table:
|
Engine |
6.8L gas V8 |
7.3L gas V8 |
6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
|
Max. Conventional Towing |
14,800 lbs. |
17,200 lbs. |
22,000 lbs. |
22,000 lbs. |
|
Max. Gooseneck Towing |
14,800 lbs. |
17,200 lbs. |
22,900 lbs. |
23,000 lbs. |
|
Max. Payload |
4,268 lbs. |
4,164 lbs. |
4,048 lbs. |
3,903 lbs. |
2024 Ford Super Duty F-350 Towing & Payload Capacity
Take heavy-duty hauling to the next level with the 2024 Ford F-350. Achieve a maximum of 32,900 pounds of gooseneck towing with the high-output turbo diesel engine. If you need to load the truck bed with tools or equipment, utilize up to 8,000 pounds of payload with the 6.8L gas V8 engine. The available onboard scales help you determine the weight in the bed as you load it up. Additionally, each model offers available single rear-wheel (SRW) and dual rear-wheel (DRW) axles.
See the Super Duty F-350 towing and payload capacities in the following table:
|
Engine |
6.8L gas V8 |
7.3L gas V8 |
6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
|
Max. Conventional Towing |
18,700 lbs. |
18,900 lbs. |
27,000 lbs. |
27,000 lbs. |
|
Max. Fifth Wheel / Gooseneck Towing |
18,900 lbs. |
18,800 lbs. |
32,600 lbs. |
32,900 lbs. |
|
Max. Payload (SRW / DRW) |
5,067 / 8,000 lbs. |
4,807 / 7,647 lbs. |
4,860 / 6,950 lbs. |
4,844 / 6,297 lbs. |
2024 Ford Super Duty F-450 Towing & Payload Capacity
The 2024 Ford Super Duty F-450 is a powerhouse when it comes to handling exceptionally large loads. This mighty pickup truck is available with the 6.7L Power Stroke or the 6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 engine. Tow up to an impressive 40,000 pounds with the high-output diesel engine when you upgrade to a fifth-wheel hitch; this engine also offers a maximum payload capacity of 6,457 pounds.
View the Super Duty F-450 towing and payload specs in the accompanying chart:
|
Engine |
6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 |
|
Max. Conventional Towing |
30,000 lbs. |
30,000 lbs. |
|
Max. Fifth Wheel / Gooseneck Towing |
38,600 lbs. |
40,000 lbs. |
|
Max. Payload |
6,297 lbs. |
6,457 lbs. |
New Ford Super Duty for Sale in Dundee, MI
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