When your local dealership offers both the 2024 Ford Super Duty and the 2024 Ford Super Duty, which is the best option? Our comparison guide looks at why you might choose one over the other, and vice-versa. By the end, you’ll know which of these heavy-duty trucks can handle your workday!
Key Takeaways
- For 2024, Ford adds a few coveted options to its heavy-duty trucks, including flex-fuel capability for its base V8.
- These Super Duty model years offer the same powertrain options, delivering best-in-class performance with their high-output turbodiesel Power Stroke V8!
- Properly equipped, you can tow or haul best-in-class loads with either the 2024 or 2023 Ford Super Duty.
- The 2024 Super Duty makes a few changes to the features lineup, but otherwise these two heavy-duty trucks offer the same trim models and body style configurations!
Are There Any New Features For the 2024 Ford Super Duty?
Compared to last year’s Super Duty, the new truck rolls out some new work-friendly options. For starters, the Super Duty XL work truck’s base engine, the 6.8-liter gas-powered V8, is now flex-fuel capable, reducing emissions and leaving you with a cleaner, more sufficient performance.
Also, the base XL and mid-grade XLT trims are now available with the Onboard Scales and Smart Hitch systems. Use the Onboard Scales to estimate payload weight, ensuring you don’t attempt to haul more than your truck can handle. The Smart Hitch system helps evenly distribute trailer tongue weight across all truck and trailer axles. Navigation is now included with the XLT Premium package, and standard on higher trim models.
What Powertrain Options Are Offered on the 2024 Ford Super Duty?
The 2024 Ford Super Duty’s base engine is now flex-fuel capable, but otherwise these two model years offer the same four heavy-duty engine options! While you can upgrade most trim models with one of the more powerful engines, availability depends on the trim model.
For instance, the base XL trim model is the only Super Duty truck that comes standard with the 6.8-liter V8. But the XL is also available with any of the three more powerful engine options! The more luxurious Lariat comes standard with the bigger 7.3-liter gas-powered V8, but it’s available with either of the turbodiesel options. The top-trim Limited comes standard with the most powerful option, the high-output Power Stroke V8, and it’s not available with any other engine.
Both the 2024 and 2023 Super Duty offer best-in-class power with their optional high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel engine! And while the base XL comes standard with rear-wheel drive, all other trim models come standard with four-wheel drive.
Powertrain options include:
- 6.8L gas V8 (405 horsepower, 445 lb-ft)
- 7.3L gas V8 (430 hp, 485 lb-ft)
- 6.7L Powerstroke turbo diesel V8 (475 hp, 1,050 lb-ft)
- 6.7L high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel V8 (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft)
- 10-speed automatic transmission
- XL: rear-wheel drive or optional four-wheel drive
- XLT and up: four-wheel drive
How Much Can the 2024 Ford Super Duty Tow?
When it comes to towing and hauling capabilities, the 2024 Ford Super Duty has everything in common with last year’s truck. However, ratings vary quite a bit, depending on body style, weight rating, powertrain, and equipment. For instance, if you want to tow max loads of 40,000 pounds, you need a Super Duty F-450 truck with the high-output Power Stroke turbo diesel engine, regular cabin, rear-wheel drive, and a setup to tow a fifth wheel or gooseneck trailer. With a conventional trailer setup, these trucks can tow between 14,100 and 30,000 pounds. When equipped to tow a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer, tow ratings also vary quite a bit, between 14,000 and 40,000 pounds.
The Super Duty that hauls the biggest payloads — 8,000 pounds! — is an F-350 with the base 6.8-liter V8, rear-wheel drive, dual rear wheels, 8-foot bed, and regular cabin. Depending on configuration and equipment, Super Duty trucks can haul payloads weighing anywhere between 3,352 pounds and 8,000 pounds!
How Many Trim Levels Are Offered for the 2024 Ford Super Duty?
With either truck, you can choose between six trims: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited. The further you go up the list, the more luxury, tech, and utility features each trim model offers! Thanks to a redesign for the 2023 model year, the Super Duty is more handsomely equipped than ever before, with standard SYNC 4 infotainment, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, remote engine start, and heated, power-adjustable towing mirrors.
If you’re after a more luxurious work truck, you’ll find a lot to like here. For instance, the King Ranch dresses up your ride with Western-themed styling, exclusive leather seats, and a 14-speaker premium audio system. The top-tier Limited trim is even more stylish, with a standard power sunroof, premium two-tone leather upholstery, and faux-suede headliner.
Is the 2024 Ford Super Duty a Better Choice than the 2023 Ford Super Duty?
So, which should you choose? If your local dealership offers you a great deal on the 2024 Ford Super Duty, we say go for it. But when you special-order the new 2024 Ford Super Duty, you can build the truck that best suits your towing and hauling needs and enjoy a few newly available features!