Sometimes, a regular coffee just won't do it. You need something on the order of a double cappuccino to get the job done -- something with more kick, more muscle. For pickup truck buyers needing a similar boost, there's the Ford F-350 Super Duty.
As with that double cap, the F-350 Super Duty is quite a different beast from its standard brethren. Nowadays, light-duty pickups have become quite commonplace as daily drivers and even as family vehicles. Ford's F-150, in particular, has been hugely popular for the past three decades. The F-350 Super Duty, however, is a 1-ton pickup truck that's often seen doing what it does best -- hauling and pulling big loads.
More robust than even the capable F-250, the Ford F-350 Super Duty is fit for extreme grunt work thanks to the availability of a dual rear-wheel setup (commonly called a "dually") that greatly improves stability when towing. And like other Super Duties, the F-350 is available with a wide choice of body styles (regular cab, extended cab, crew cab), powertrain options and trim levels to choose from. Another reason that Ford's heavy hauler is a fave is that it can handle massive payloads while also being easy to drive and comfortable to ride in.
Recent improvements to the Ford F-350 Super Duty have yielded a stronger turbodiesel V8, even better ride and handling dynamics and a redesigned cabin with higher-quality materials. Still, there are a few other choices to consider, as Chevy and Dodge also offer worthy choices in this powerhouse field. With the domestic Big 3 constantly improving their heavies, it's almost anyone's ball game for a given model year. All are eminently capable, so we suggest driving them all back to back before you make a purchase decision.
