Every job has a specific set of tools needed to get it done. One of those tools is the transportation that is needed, and for most work truck fleets that includes a pickup truck. While smaller jobs can be done with a Ford Maverick or Ford Ranger, larger ones need to move up to the F150, and for those that need even more power, a Ford Super Duty is on tap. While the Super Duty starts as a F250, MWS was able to drive the one option more powerful, the F350.
The American-built (Kentucky and Ohio) Ford Super Duty, and namely the F350, is not a recreational truck; it is a truck that shines brightest when being used as a work truck. Why? It is a very capable truck that has powerful selection of engines, lots of payload, and towing to spare. It is also a truck that can be catered to any fleet, with a plethora of options.
FLEETS LOVE SUPER DUTY
According to Ford, Super Duty and Chassis Cabs have a 50 percent share of its class in utility industry; 47 percent share of its class in emergency vehicle industry; 53 percent in the mining industry; 37 percent share of its class in the forestry industry, 40 percent share of its class in the construction industry, 39 percent share of its class in services industry, and approximately 96 percent of heavy-duty pickup owners use their truck to tow.
Ford F-Series (F150 and up) has been the number one selling pickup truck in the US for 48 years, and the best-selling vehicle overall for the past 43 years. Ford as a brand has been number one in commercial vehicle for 40 years.
POWER AND CAPABILITY
Four engine options are available for Super Duty for 2026. Our tester had the first option a 7.3 liter V8 gasoline engine that offers 430 horsepower and 485 pounds/feet of torque. A smaller 6.8L V8 gasoline engine is also available and offers 405hp an 445lb/ft of torque. For those in need of a diesel and its massive torque numbers, two version of the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 diesel engine are available. The standard version offers 475hp and 1,050lb/ft of torque. If that isn’t enough power, a high-output version offers 500hp and 1,200 lb/ft of torque. All engine options are mated to a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Super Duty has some impressive towing and payload numbers. The 6.8L engine is the payload leader, it offers maximum towing of 18,900lbs, while offering 8,000lbs of max payload. The 7.3L engine offers 22,500lbs of max towing, and 7,635lbs of payload. For the greatest towing power, a diesel engine is the preferred choice for many fleets. In turn, the regular 6.7L diesel engine offers 38,600lbs of towing, and 6,952lbs of payload. The towing king of the lineup is the high output 6.7L diesel engine with 40,000lbs of towing and 6,935lbs of payload. It is important to note the max towing numbers are achieved by using a Gooseneck or with the addition of a towing package. Conventional towing or fifth wheel towing numbers vary.
TECHNOLOGY AND SAFETY
A 12″ center display is mated to Ford’s SYNC 4 system, which offers cloud-based connectivity, available enhanced voice recognition, and connected navigation. An available head-up display displays important information on the truck’s windshield.
Also available is the Ford App, which offers connected features like seeing your vehicle’s location, fuel level, health alerts, as well as allowing for locking and unlocking, and remote starting of the vehicle. A Ford Connectivity package and Ford Security package is also available.
Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0 is available and includes adaptive cruise control with lane centering, stop/go and predictive speed assist; front parking sensors; lane keeping system; pre-collision assist with automatic emergency braking; intersection assist; post-collision braking; lane departure warning; rear-view camera with pro trailer hitch assist; automatic high beams.
NEW FOR 2026
Last fully redesigned for the 2023 model year, and updated every year since then, 2026 sees more changes. The biggest change is the addition of a Lariat Premium Package, which includes Ford Co-Pilot360 Assist 2.0; platform running boards; power-sliding glass; pro trailer backup assist, pro trailer hitch assist; and trailer reverse guidance.
Other changes for 2026 include: SuperCab 148” wheelbase now available on XL, 4×2 now standard on XLT and Lariat, TPMS now standard, keyless entry keypad optional with XLT Premium Package, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Color and package changes also occur.
USEFUL TO KNOW
Super Duty comes in six trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, Platinum Plus. Chassis Cabs are available on F350, F450, F550, and F600. Available cab sizes are regular cab, supercab, and crew cab (each available in 4×2 or 4×4, and box sizes of a 6¾’ or eight feet).
It offers a bumper-to-bumper warranty of three-years and 36,000 miles. Power train warranty of five-years/60,000 miles for gas engined models, and five-years/100,000 miles on diesel engined models. Corrosion warranty of five-years and unlimited miles. Roadside assistance is available for five-years and 60,000 miles.
about the author
Mario Cywinski is the editor of Modern Work Truck Solutions and has worked in the automotive industry for over 20 years, both as an automotive journalist and working for a local dealership. He is a member of the Automobile Journalist Association of Canada. He can be reached at mario@mwsmag.com.
