Shopping for a new heavy-duty truck? Then chances are you’re looking for something that can handle massive trailers and lofty payload jobs. The 2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty and the 2021 Ram 2500 are two segment favorites, but which offers the best return for your investment? That’s the question we’ve set out to answer in this model comparison.
The race is close but the Ford Super Duty offers a bit more power and capability for your new heavy-duty truck investment. You can view how the trucks compare in towing ability, payload capacity, and more in the comparison table below.
2021 Ford F-250 Super Duty |
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2021 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty |
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$34,230 | Starting MSRP | $34,095 |
Up to 20,000 lbs. | Towing Capacity | Up to 19,680 lbs. |
Up to 4,260 lbs. | Payload Capacity | Up to 4,010 lbs. |
Not Available | Auto-Level Rear Air Suspension | Available |
The table shows that though heavy-duty competitors do offer impressive towing ability, but the Ford F-250 Super Duty is the champ of its segment with the ability to tow a maximum of 20,000 lbs. when properly equipped. The Super Duty comes standard with a proven 6.2-liter V8 that’s rated for 385 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque, but customers can also option the 7.3-liter V8 with best-in-class gas power at 430 horsepower and best-in-class gas twist at 475 pound-feet of torque.
On top of its class-leading accolades, the Super Duty features advanced trailering technology including available class-exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and available Trailer Reverse Guidance. The F-250 Super Duty is available in trim levels XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch®, Platinum, and Limited. The 2021 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty may come second place in power here, but the truck still offers plenty of potential plus a lineup of awe-inspiring interiors that the Ford lineup can only aspire to match.
Drivers in the Atlanta area can test drive the Ford Super Duty and Ram Heavy Duty lineups side by side when they visit the Akins Ford dealership near Atlanta, GA.