How Much Can the 2017 Ford Super Duty Tow?
The new 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup just may be the most anticipated vehicles of the 2017 model year. All of the information available on the 2017 F-Series Super Duty trucks already show how the new model year is going to produce the most capable and hard working pickup trucks yet. Ford stopped at nothing to create the ultimate pickup, from reducing weight to a new frame, the 2017 F-Series Super Duty lineup is a whole new line of trucks. Among the changes for the model year were the additional towing and payload capacities but just how much can the 2017 Ford Super Duty Tow?
The 2017 F-450 Super Duty SuperCrew 4×4 now features a maximum gooseneck tow rating of 32,500 pounds which is 1,290 pounds more than its nearest competitor. Maximum fifth-wheel towing is increased to 27,500 pounds, 2,500 pounds better than the nearest competitor. Maximum conventional towing is increased to 21,000 pounds and the 2017 F-250 with the all-new trailer tow package and the F-350 single-rear wheel are increased to a class-leading 18,000 pounds.
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2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty Towing Technology
Ford added never-before-seen towing technology to the Super Duty lineup. It is the first truck to offer adaptive cruise control and collision warning with brake support for heavy trailers, allowing truckers to traverse steep mountain grades while maintaining speed, even with a trailer weighing 32,500 pounds. A center high-mounted camera provides visibility into the cargo box, which is especially helpful when hooking up gooseneck and fifth-wheel trailers.
Maximum Payload for the 2017 Ford Super Duty
Along with leading towing capabilities, the Super Duty can haul more than any other heavy-duty pickup. Maximum payload of the 2017 Ford Super Duty F-350 is 7,630 pounds which is more than any other competitor. The 2017 F-250 Super Duty has a maximum payload of 4,200 pounds which is 600 pounds more than its nearest competitor.
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Ford has developed a truck that was built for tough work by working faster, smarter and more efficiently. The 2017 Ford F-Series Super Duty lineup is due to being arriving in fall of this year, stay tuned for when they arrive at Heritage Ford in South Burlington, VT.
