Ford Super Duty size-tier rivals
The Ford F-150 fields the widest trim range at 9 trims. The Ford F-350 Super Duty tows the most of the group at Up to 24,000 lb conventional (properly equipped). None of these is a flat upgrade over the others — the right pick depends on which of those axes matters for the job. This comparison weighs Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty using each vehicle's own verified manufacturer and EPA-sourced facts instead of a single averaged rating: together they cover 19 trims across 9 linked sources, so any one of them can be checked against its own primary record instead of taken on this page's summary alone. Configuration, not badge name, decides which one actually fits a specific job. Check the exact trim and powertrain before treating any single vehicle's specification as settled, and open each full record below for the complete sourced trail.
Lineup overview
Six available engines span 325 to 720 horsepower across the nine-trim range; towing, payload and available drivetrain all shift with the selected powertrain, not just the trim name. Raptor R tops the range with a 720-hp supercharged 5.2L V8 and is the only F-150 that requires premium fuel.
The redesigned 2027 F-250 is the entry point into Ford's Super Duty line: single-rear-wheel only, with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) up to 31,000 lb in its highest-rated diesel configuration. It runs the same 7.3L gas V8 (420 hp/445 lb-ft) and 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel (500 hp/1,200 lb-ft) as the rest of the lineup, across five trims from work-focused XL to Platinum. Available early September 2026.
The redesigned 2027 F-350 steps above the F-250 with a gross combined weight rating (GCWR) up to 35,200 lb and the option of a DRW (dual rear wheel) rear axle for extra payload and towing stability that the F-250 does not offer. It shares its 7.3L gas V8 (420 hp/445 lb-ft) and 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel (500 hp/1,200 lb-ft) with the F-250. Available early September 2026.
Side-by-side matrix
Every figure below is the published family range across all trims — open each full record before applying a number to one specific vehicle.
| Decision field | Ford F-150 | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ford F-350 Super Duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine options | 2.7L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L V8, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L PowerBoost hybrid V6, 3.5L High Output EcoBoost V6, or 5.2L supercharged V8 (Raptor R) | 7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel | 7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel |
| Horsepower range | 325–720 hp | 420 / 500 hp | 420 / 500 hp |
| Drivetrain | RWD / 4WD | RWD / 4WD | RWD / 4WD |
| Seating | 3, 5 or 6 | 3, 5 or 6 | 3, 5 or 6 |
| Maximum towing | Up to 13,500 lb (properly equipped, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, best-in-class) | Up to 22,000 lb conventional (properly equipped) | Up to 24,000 lb conventional (properly equipped) |
| Trim count | 9 trims | 5 trims | 5 trims |
Starting MSRP by trim is not yet independently verified across every vehicle in this record — pricing changes often enough mid-model-year that this page cites manufacturer configurators rather than publish a number that could go stale. Every other field above is sourced and dated per vehicle.
Trim ladders
XL → STX → XLT → Lariat → King Ranch → Platinum → Tremor → Raptor → Raptor R
XL → XLT → Lariat → King Ranch → Platinum
XL → XLT → Lariat → King Ranch → Platinum
Where each one wins
Ranked directly from the sourced figures above — nothing here is an opinion.
Up to 24,000 lb conventional (properly equipped), ahead of the Ford F-250 Super Duty's Up to 22,000 lb conventional (properly equipped), the Ford F-150's Up to 13,500 lb (properly equipped, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, best-in-class). Maximums require the specific powertrain and equipment noted in each full record.
9 trims against the Ford F-250 Super Duty's 5, the Ford F-350 Super Duty's 5. More trims means finer-grained equipment choices, not necessarily better equipment at any one price.
7.3L 2V DEVCT V8 (gas) or 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 turbo-diesel. None of the others in this record lists a diesel engine.
Technology and what changed
The Raptor R (720-hp supercharged 5.2L V8, $114,220 MSRP) is sold, priced and EPA-listed as its own configuration, even though Ford's trim selector shows it as a supercharged-V8 equipment group added to the Raptor, so it is listed here as a trim. The Raptor remains the top trim with the 450-hp High Output EcoBoost among regular-fuel configurations; the Raptor R's output, price and premium-fuel requirement do not apply to the standard Raptor.
Full redesign for 2027, not a carryover from the outgoing Super Duty generation. The F-250 is SRW (single rear wheel) only — it does not offer the DRW (dual rear wheel) configuration the F-350 adds for higher payload and towing. Conventional towing maximum is read directly from Ford's own published towing guide for the SRW configuration and varies substantially by cab, bed length and axle ratio — see the source PDF for the exact combination before quoting one number for a specific build.
Full redesign for 2027, not a carryover from the outgoing Super Duty generation. Distinguishing fact versus the F-250: the F-350 adds a DRW (dual rear wheel) rear-axle option on top of the SRW configuration both trucks share, and its GCWR ceiling (35,200 lb) is higher than the F-250's (31,000 lb). Conventional towing maximum cited here is read directly from Ford's own published towing guide for the SRW configuration specifically — DRW configurations tow and haul more than the SRW figure cited here, and vary substantially by cab, bed length and axle ratio. See the source PDF for the exact combination before quoting one number for a specific build.
Open the evidence
Nearby comparisons
Sources
Ford F-150 official model page · FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data · NHTSA vehicle data and recalls
Ford F-250 Super Duty official model page · FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data · NHTSA vehicle data and recalls
Ford F-350 Super Duty official model page · FuelEconomy.gov vehicle data · NHTSA vehicle data and recalls