Ford has used the State Fair of Texas to reveal the
2020 F-Series Super Duty has a handful of class-leading capabilities. Described as an “icon of
durability and capability,” the 2020 Super Duty has six best-in-class figures
for heavy-duty full-size pickups over 3855 kg.
These include a maximum available diesel gooseneck
towing rating of up to 16,783 kg and a diesel fifth-wheel
towing capability of 14,742 kg. If that wasn’t enough towing
wins, the Super Duty also boasts the best conventional towing rating of 10,977 kg with a diesel engine.
Other best-in-class figures include the most
powerful diesel engine in the segment as the available 6.7-liter Power Stroke
V8 produces 475 hp and 1,422 Nm of torque. On
the petrol side, the new 7.3-liter V8 delivers a class-leading 430 hp and 643 Nm of torque.
While the standard 6.2-liter V8 engine doesn’t win any
power rating at 385 hp and 582 Nm of torque, it
does have a best-in-class maximum payload capacity of 3,561 kg.
While those are just a handful of specs, Ford says
the maximum towing capacity has increased across the board for the 2020. This
means the F-250, F-350 and F-450 can all tow more than their predecessors.
The 2020 Super Duty will be
offered with a new Pro Trailer Backup Assist system which “makes negotiating
even the largest trailers into the tightest of spaces as easy as turning a
dial.” After setting up the system, drivers use a knob – instead of the
steering wheel – to maneuver a trailer into place.
The truck also offers Trailer Reverse Guidance which
shows the trailer angle and direction as well as steering suggestions. It and
the Pro Trailer Backup Assist system work with all types of trailers including
conventional, fifth-wheel and gooseneck designs.
The 2020 F-Series Super Duty will arrive at
dealerships later this year and the trucks will be built Louisville, Kentucky
as well as Avon Lake, Ohio.
