2026 Ford F-250 Super Duty

Able to handle payloads of more than two tons in the bed and towing up to 22,000 pounds with a conventional bumper hitch, the Ford F-250 Super Duty is one seriously capable pickup. But it’s no blunt instrument, with smart tech like Pro Trailer Hitch Assist that automatically backs the truck up to the trailer hitch, blind-spot monitoring and 360-degree camera systems that integrate attached trailers, and onboard scales that use sensors in the suspension to determine the weight you’re towing. A refresh — which could bring updated exterior styling and tech offerings — is rumored for 2026, but no concrete information was available at press time.

Edmunds spotlight: A panoply of potent powertrains

It takes more than just a sturdy frame to tow and haul what the Super Duty can handle. Where the Super Duty’s competitors offer a choice of gas or diesel in their heavy-duty pickups, Ford lays out a veritable buffet of power and torque for its shoppers. Gas-engine buyers can choose between V8s displacing 6.8 liters (405 horsepower, 445 lb-ft of torque) and 7.3 liters (430 hp, 485 lb-ft), while diesel customers get a 6.7-liter V8 in one of two tunes. The lower-output version generates 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft, and the high-output diesel cranks out an astonishing 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft.

Competitors to consider

Now that the Nissan Titan XD has been axed, alternatives to the Ford are strictly a domestic affair: the Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD twins and the Ram 2500. None of the three can match the Ford’s tow rating, but shoppers concerned more with comfort or adventuring than piling every last pound into the trailer will want to take a close look at the Ram. Pricier versions offer a truly swanky interior, while two off-road-oriented trims — the Rebel and Power Wagon — overflow with attitude.

It’s not just momentum that has enshrined the F-250 Super Duty as the perennially best-selling heavy-duty pickup. The Ford offers a range of configurations from simple workhorse to luxury tugboat, all with the raw power and capability to handle almost any job.