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Is the Ford Super Duty the most powerful pickup truck? 

The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty offers best-in-class power ratings 

If you’re wondering what the most powerful pickup truck is, here’s one answer. The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty offers a best-in-class payload and a best-in-class towing capacity, making it one of the most powerful pickup trucks. Keep reading below or visit Sherwood Ford in Sherwood Park, AB, to learn more about the Super Duty pickup truck. 



2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty – payload and towing capacity 

Payload and towing are where the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty really shines, and they’re the best predictors of how much stuff you can take with you, whether on the job or on your vacation. The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty offers the best towing available for every trailer type among heavy-duty pickup trucks. On the payload end, it offers a best-in-class rating as well.  

Maximum available payload 

8,000 pounds 

Maximum available towing 

40,000 pounds 

2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty – torque and horsepower  

Horsepower and torque are two power ratings that are helpful predictors of your vehicle’s performance and handling. Generally, more power is better and leads to faster acceleration and higher weight capacities. With the new high-output 6.7 L Power Stroke V8 diesel engine, the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty achieves the following power ratings. 

Horsepower ratings by engine type 

6.8 L V8 gas 

405 hp 

7.3 L V8 gas 

430 hp (best-in-class) 

6.7 L Power Stroke V8 diesel 

475 hp  

High Output 6.7 L Power Stroke V8 diesel 

500 hp (best-in-class) 

Torque ratings by engine type 

6.8 L V8 gas 

445 pound-feet 

7.3 L V8 gas 

485 pound-feet (best-in-class) 

6.7 L Power Stroke V8 diesel 

1,050 pound-feet 

High Output 6.7 L Power Stroke V8 diesel 

1,200 pound-feet (best-in-class) 

What class is the 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty? 

Best-in-class ratings refer to a specific subsegment or category of vehicles that a model falls into. This helps you compare similar models. The 2023 Ford F-Series Super Duty is part of the Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 pounds GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) class. Others in its class include the GMC Sierra 3500, the Chevrolet Silverado 3500, and the Ram 3500.  



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