- Following the reveal of the truck last month, Ford revealed official numbers for the 2023 Super Duty lineup.
- Highlights include horsepower and torque figures from the new 6.8L gasoline V8, 7.3L “Godzilla” V8 and 6.7L Power Stroke turbodiesel.
- The all-new 6.8-liter V8 develops 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque.
- Ford’s existing 7.3L V8 gets a slight torque boost, producing 430 horsepower and 485 lb-ft.
- The 6.7L Power Stroke diesel V8 is still available in 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft configuration, but…
- There’s a new Out of reach version, producing best-in-class 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque figures.
- The 2023 Ford Super Duty also offers greater towing capacity.
- Diesel-equipped F-250 models (including the Tremor) can tow up to 23,000 pounds, with the Tremor beating both the 2023 Ram HD Rebel and 2024 Chevy Silverado HD ZR2.
- The Ford F-450 boasts class-leading gooseneck towing capability of 40,000 pounds.
- Pricing for the 2023 Ford lineup starts at $45,765.
- Order books open today, with deliveries expected to begin in early 2023.
It finally happened. Figures for the 2023 Ford Super Duty lineup are officially out, and the Blue Oval is the first to claim a 40,000-pound towing capacity. It’s not just the F-450 that’s posting crazy numbers. Across the lineup, Ford also notes industry-leading horsepower, torque and payload capabilities, depending on which model you’re considering. There’s quite a bit to cover, including all the asterisks involved when buying the best truck for your needs, so let’s dive deeper.
A quick point of business: Orders for 2023 Super Duty trucks open today, October 27. Pricing starts at $45,765 for the base F-250 XL, including Ford’s $1,795 destination charge.
2023 Ford Super Duty horsepower and torque figures
An all-new powertrain joins the 2023 Ford Super Duty lineup: a 6.8-liter gasoline V8 replacing the outgoing 6.2-liter engine. The new design and increased engine capacity provide a step up from the base production previous truck, managing 405 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque. For reference, the old 6.2 made 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque.
Then there’s the existing 7.3-liter “Godzilla” gasoline V8. Of course, it stays true to the redesigned Super Duty, though Ford has upped its torque to set it apart from the 6.8-liter V8. Now the 7.3 makes the same 430 horsepower, but 10 lb-ft more torque, for 485 lb-ft.
As for the 6.7-liter Power Stroke turbodiesel, there’s still the option for 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque, as before. However, this time around, Ford is presenting a out of reach version, similar to Ram’s treatment of its own Cummins powertrain. The High Output 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel emits a remarkable 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque. Among 8,500-pound GVWRs and higher full-size trucks (the basis of Ford’s “class-leading” claims), this engine is currently in a class of its own among the competition.
All 2023 Ford Super Duty trucks use the brand’s flagship 10-speed automatic transmission. The old 6-speed unit was removed, along with the 6.2-litre engine. 4×2 configurations are available on XL models, while four-wheel drive is standard on XLT trims and above.
How do these numbers compare to GM and Ram?
GM has upped its 6.6-liter Duramax V8 turbodiesel numbers for the 2024 Silverado HD and Sierra HD, both due next year. Even so, it still manages a lower 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, which is even less than the standard 6.7L Power Stroke. Notably, however, their 6.6-liter gasser trades blows with Ford’s new 6.8, producing slightly less power (401 hp), but more torque (464 lb-ft). At the moment, the General doesn’t have a direct answer to the Blue Oval’s larger-displacement gasoline engine.
In Ram’s stable, you have two turbodiesel options. The standard 6.7-liter Cummins I6 makes 370 horsepower and 850 lb-ft of torque. In its High Output form, available on 3500 and larger trucks, you get 420 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft of torque. That makes it competitive with the standard Power Stroke, although Ford’s new high-output option currently gives it a considerable lead over its cross-town rivals. As for its 6.4-liter Hemi gasoline V8, the 410 hp and 429 lb-ft put it in the same ballpark as the 6.8-liter engine, although Ram is clearly losing to Ford and GM in the game. of torque.
Payload
Every two years, each of the Big Three aims to crush its competitors with ever greater numbers. For the 2023 Ford Super Duty lineup, it doesn’t stop at horsepower and torque numbers. The need to do more and more also translates into greater capabilities, both in terms of payload and towing.
Let’s start with the payload. In the proper configuration—which Ford says is an F-350 DRW Regular Cab 4×2 XL with the Heavy-Duty Payload Package—this new truck can carry up to 8,000 pounds in the bed. Apples to apples, that puts it 810 pounds ahead of the 2024 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD, also in a crew cab configuration. Ram comes close, with its Tradesman 4×2 regular cab equipped with a Hemi that handles up to 7,680 pounds.
One ace Ford currently has up its sleeve is its available “on-board scales.” This allows owners to measure the weight of what they load in real time. The system also incorporates a visual indicator in the rear lights, so as not to overload the truck. New for 2023, Super Duty trucks also get a 360-degree trailer camera package, providing a birds-eye view of the truck, box and trailer. A color head-up display is also available and displays turn-by-turn trailer navigation that personalizes your route based on what you’re towing.
A crucial note for people ordering a Super Duty now: On-board scales and 360-degree camera packages will be available Spring 2023 on Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited models.
Towing capacities
Speaking of towing, the 2023 Ford Super Duty boasts best-in-class towing in multiple segments. The key figure, of course, is its maximum towing capacity of 40,000 pounds. It’s an insane figure in its own right, although it does require some nuance. You can tow that kind of weight, provided you get the regular-cab F-450 with the high-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel engine and Max tow package. Actual towing capacity across the lineup, as always, will vary depending on vehicle configuration, cargo, passengers and accessories.
If you look down the tier, at the F-350, Ford still claims best-in-class gooseneck towing with the DRW model, at 38,000 pounds. Again, this is based on the regular cab high-output two-wheel-drive diesel with the Max Trailering Package. If you plan to use a fifth wheel instead, the maximum towing capacity of the F-450 DRW is 35,000 pounds.
What about bumper numbers? Again, the 2023 Ford F-450 also claims the best towing capacity, at 30,000 pounds with the Class III/14K GVWR F-450 Crew Cab using the high-output 6.7L turbodiesel. The F-350 DRW cuts that figure to 28,000 pounds in the best-case scenario, while the SRW tops out at 25,000 pounds in the Crew Cab/6.7L High Output configuration.
Even the Tremor offers solid towing capacity
While those with the most serious towing needs will opt for the F-350 or F-450, the 2023 Ford F-350 Tremor still handles up to 23,000 pounds of towing capacity with the High Output Power diesel engine. 6.7L Stroke. Stick with the gas engine and you’ll be able to pull up to 21,000 pounds with the Tremor Off-Road package—a healthy margin above the Ram HD Rebel’s 16,870 pounds. Although GM did not offer ZR2-specific towing figures for the 2024 Chevy Silverado HD, the 3500 HD SRW’s best towing capacity, even for non-off-road 4×4 versions, is 21,600 books.
The diesel-equipped 2023 Ford F-250, where high-output diesel is still an available option according to specs released Thursday by Ford, can also tow up to 23,000 pounds.
But, let’s say you don’t want to shell out the extra cash for the Power Stroke. If you stick with the 7.3-liter gasoline engine, the F-350 DRW hits 22,000 pounds in bumper tow applications. Ford didn’t specifically mention the towing capabilities of the smaller 6.8-liter V8, as today’s announcement focuses on maximum possible capabilities. We will post a full spec sheet when we have that information.
Stay tuned for more details and driving soon
The 2023 Ford Super Duty line includes other notable features including a 2.0kW Pro Power Onboard option. A tailgate backup camera and tailgate rear parking assist will be available in the spring on Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited models. FordPass Connect comes standard, and the truck uses an integrated 5G modem to allow up to 10 devices to connect via Wi-Fi for jobsite internet connectivity. This same modem enables over-the-air software updates, as well as Ford Pro Telematics for fleet management and use of an available vehicle security pack.
Ford’s 2023 Super Duty trucks are built at the Louisville Truck Plant in Kentucky, as well as the Ohio Assembly Plant in Avon Lake, Ohio. Check out more about Ford’s revamped heavy-duty truck lineup below:
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