2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty

The F-250 might be the welterweight of the F-Series Super Duty family, but it is still a tremendous step up in capability from the F-150. Whereas Ford's light-duty pickup maxes out at 13,500 pounds' worth of towing capacity, the heavy-duty F-250 can lug up to 22,000 pounds on a conventional trailer and as much as 23,000 pounds with a gooseneck hitch. Whether you're looking for a basic job-site tug or a leather-lined cocoon to tow your biggest and heaviest toys, there's a truck to fit your needs within the F-250's five available trim levels.

The only players in the heavy-duty pickup market are the domestic manufacturers. You'll also want to check out the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra 2500HD and Ram 2500. They all offer similar towing and hauling capabilities. If you're regularly bumping up against the max rating of any of these trucks, though, it's time to consider stepping up to the F-350 or F-450.

With a choice of V6s, V8s and even a hybrid powertrain, the F-150 can be optimized for power, efficiency, or a balance between the two. Step up to the F-250, and the choices are power, more power, still greater power, or maximum power. The F-250's competitors offer a choice of gas or diesel engines, but Ford buyers can choose between two of each engine type. Gas buyers pick between a 6.8-liter V8 with 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque or a 7.3-liter V8 making 430 horsepower and 485 lb-ft. The 6.7-liter turbocharged diesel V8 is available in two strengths. The standard-output configuration nets 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft and the high-output tune, 500 horsepower and a mountainous 1,200 lb-ft.