Both the 2020 Ford F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks can throw massive weight around. Choosing between the two comes down to how much truck you need to tackle your heavy-duty workweek.
Who needs Ford Super Duty trucks?
Drivers shop for the 2020 Ford F-350 and F-450 Super Duty trucks because they need to tow and haul the kind of weight that lesser trucks can’t handle.
This year, Super Duty shoppers can choose between two hefty gas-powered V8 engines and one supremely capable turbo diesel V8 engine. The familiar 6.2-liter V8 engine is back, giving you plenty of muscle with 385 horses and 430 pound-feet of torque. A brand new 7.3-liter gas-powered V8 steps up your game with 430 horsepower and 475 pound-feet of torque. For maximum towing performance, check out the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 engine. It produces an astounding 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque to deliver – you guessed it – best-in-class towing capabilities.
Towing and hauling capabilities vary quite a bit depending on the Super Duty model, body style, and powertrain, so make sure the truck you choose can do what you need it to do.
Max Towing: 2020 Ford F-450
Just how much can the F-450 tow? This heavy-duty truck is ready for some massive towing action. Equipped for conventional towing, the F-450 tows max loads of 24,200 pounds. That’s equivalent to some seriously heavy machinery or supply loads. Equipped for fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing, the F-450 can tow up to 37,000 pounds – quite a feat.
Of course, the F-350 is no slouch in the towing department. Indeed, if you don’t need the F-450’s extra muscle, it may even suit your needs better. Depending on configuration and equipment, this Super Duty truck can tow up to 21,200 pounds of conventional trailer. When it comes to fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing, the F-350 maxes out at 35,750 pounds.
Max Hauling: 2020 Ford F-350
Believe it or not, the F-350 is the Super Duty truck that hauls max loads. With the right configuration and equipment, the F-350 hauls max payloads of 7,850 pounds, besting competitors and helping you make fewer trips across town. Even in its most capable configuration, the F-450 lags behind, hauling max loads of 6,210 pounds.
Which is right for me?
Choosing between the 2020 Ford F-350 and F-450 is a personal judgment call. To decide which Super Duty truck you require, you need to take your own heavy-duty towing and hauling requirements into account.
We recommend buying the amount of truck you need and nothing extra. If an F-350 can get the job done, for example, then buying the F-450 will leave a bigger footprint on your bank account than necessary. But if your daily drive has you towing more than the F-350 can handle, the F-450 is the Super Duty for you.