Choosing between the Ford Super Duty and F-150 for towing and heavy-duty tasks comes down to what you need from your truck. Both offer impressive strength, smart features, and serious capability—but one may suit your workload better. Let's break down the differences to help you decide which is the right fit.
Key Takeaways
- Both the Ford F-150 and the Ford Super Duty saw a number of trim-specific changes for 2025.
- Ford gives you plenty of options with its F-150 line, but the Super Duty line is a whole 'nother animal—the choices feel almost endless!
- While both trucks are some of the best on the market in terms of towing, the Super Duty can tow up to 40,000 pounds!
Which Pickup Received More Upgrades: It's a Tie
The 2025 Ford F-150 saw changes to some trims.
- STX: 20-inch wheels replaced with gloss-black 18-inch wheels, and LED fog lamps and zone lighting removed
- XLT: Removed features include interior chrome accents, 6-foot running boards, dual-zone climate control, wrapped steering wheel, 360-degree camera, Pro Trailer Backup Assist, and Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
- Lariat: Ford replaced its 20-inch wheels with 18-inch wheels and removed its power sliding rear window, universal garage door opener, and Signature Lighting. ActiveX-trimmed seats replace leather-trimmed seats.
- King Ranch and Platinum Trims: Continuously Controlled Damping (CCD) shocks removed.
- Select trims to get BlueCruise 1.2 and Lane Change Assist.
Super Duty upgrades are also trim-specific, and most are additions.
- Powertrain and Utility: A 6.8-liter gas V8 is now available on Lariat and XLT trims. Ford added a trailer brake controller and option for the XL trim and now offers an 8-foot bed in XL and XLT SRW Super Cab configurations.
- Feature Additions: A 2-kW Pro Power Onboard is now optional for King Ranch and Platinum trims; Onboard Scale system and Smart Hitch are now available for the King Ranch
- Appearance Packages: Platinum Package includes a Black Onyx interior with Platinum Blue accents and a black exterior; Platinum Plus adds chrome trim and leather upholstery
- Avalanche and Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat are new to the Super Duty's color palette.
Which Pickup Has a More Powerful Engine: Ford Super Duty
Engine options on both pickups are plentiful. Let's start by taking a look at the Ford-150's offerings.
- 2.7L twin-turbo V6 – 325 horsepower
- 3.5L twin-turbo V6 – 400 horsepower
- 5.0L V8 – 400 horsepower
- 3.5L twin-turbo V6 hybrid – 430 horsepower (includes electric motor and battery pack)
- 5.2L supercharged V8 – 720 horsepower (Raptor R exclusive)
As great as the F-150 is, most of its engines cannot meet the might and majesty of the Ford Super Duty, with its endless number of configurations through its weight classes. Each has an available single, extended, and crew cab configurations, a 6 3/4 ft or 8 ft bed. Its engine options include:
- A 405 horsepower 6.8L pushrod V8
- A 430 horsepower 7.3L “Godzilla” V8
- A 475 horsepower 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel
- 500 horsepower High-output 6.7L V8 turbo diesel
All engines mate with a 10-speed automatic transmission.
Which Pickup Can Tow the Most Weight: Ford Super Duty
If towing is a priority, it's the Super Duty's game to win.
- The F-250 Super Duty tows up to 23,000 pounds
- The F-350 tows up to 32,900 pounds
- The F-450 Super Duty has a 40,000-pound towing capacity.
That doesn't mean the F-150 is a slouch—it is still a powerful work truck that can tow up to 13,500 and haul up to 2,455 pounds when properly equipped. The Raptor does not meet these numbers due to its off-roading gear. Its limits are 8,200 and 1,410 pounds, respectively.
Which Pickup Will You Choose: That Depends on Your Needs
Whether you go with the 2025 Ford Super Duty or the F-150, both trucks bring serious capability to the fore. Your choice depends on how much power, payload, and towing strength you need. Stop by and see both models today!