Tag: Ford Super Duty trucks

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Ford used wide range of aftermarket equipment to test toughness of 2017 Super Duty trucks

For the 2017 model year, Ford’s Super Duty got a dose of high-strength, military-grade, aluminum alloy, which the company says is not subject to corrosion and is more dent- and ding-resistant than the outgoing steel cargo box. But before making such a significant change to the company’s flagship heavy work trucks, Ford wanted to be […]

December 30, 2015

Construction Equipment

Ford retains best-in-class heavy duty pickup towing despite F-450’s move to stricter standards

By changing the way it measures the 2015 F-450’s payload and towing ratings, Ford has thrown the latest punch in an ongoing debate with Ram over which brand of heavy-duty pickup has best-in-class towing. Ford announced today that the newest F-450’s maximum towing rating now adheres to the SAE J2807 towing standard. Ford also announced […]

September 2, 2014

Construction Equipment

TOWGATE: Ford’s numbers don’t add up in brawl with Ram over heavy-duty pickup towing title

When there’re billions of dollars in sales on the table, auto manufacturers that build pickups aren’t shy about boasting they’re the “best” in any area they can to drive customers to their product. So when Ford saw Ram Trucks laying claim they are the best-in-class in the 2015 heavy-duty pickup towing segment, the boys at […]

August 4, 2014

Construction Equipment

How to double a Ford F-250/F-350’s driving range with a simple fuel tank install (DIY GALLERY)

[imagebrowser id=114] Most owners of heavy-duty pickups in the trades choose a diesel package over gas because it provides the best power for pulling trailers and hauling loads while delivering good fuel economy. Better fuel economy equates to more time spent in the field and less at the fuel pump. So the last thing you’d […]

July 31, 2014

Construction Equipment

Ford reveals 2015 F-Series Super Duty and King Ranch pickups with class-leading power (PHOTOS)

No. 10 Story in 2014 « No. 11 No. 9 » [imagebrowser id=38] Today, Ford introduced its 2015 F-Series Super Duty pickups, saying that the new heavy-duty trucks once again offer best-in-class power thanks to upgrades to its PowerStroke V8 engine. The second generation 6.7-liter turbo diesel engine in the F-250, F-350 and F-450 has […]

March 5, 2014