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Updated on: July 5, 2021
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Donning the Built Tough tag, this F-250 is specially built for the tough class. The regular cab won't offer much luxury as its crew cab counterpart but the old tradition of a single bench with bed offers a lot of productivity.
Starting at a price of $33,150, there are tons of trims to consider which are curated especially according to pickup buyers. F-250 is equipped with a 6.2L V8 which can produce best-in-class power of 385hp and 430lb-ft of torque.
Rugged looks
Powerful engine
Plenty of customizations
Shabby braking
Not so tough
The standard B&O stereo was replaced by premium Sony stereo system.
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7.7
OVERALL RATING
Overall Rating
Ford's rivals in this category are GMC and Chevy which are too quite experienced in the truck-making industry. GMC Sierra and Chevy Silverado are almost similar and Ford Provides the pickup buyers with a different taste in pickups palette.
8.0/10
Features
7.0/10
Engine and Performance
8.0/10
Fuel Economy
8.0/10
Interior
7.0/10
Exterior
8.0/10
Safety
7.0/10
Competition
There are 6 available trims for this SuperDuty truck and these highly customizable trims range from bedrock basic to sky-high luxurious. The base trim XL is available with all the basic amenities and no fancy features.
| Trims | XL | XLT |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP (2WD) | $36,745 | $41,805 |
| MSRP (4WD) | $39,595 | $44,600 |
| Features | 6.2L Flex-Fuel V8 engine | XL basic features plus these and more: |
| HD Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Front Seats | SYNC 3 Infotainment System | |
| Advance Traction Control with RSC (Roll Stability Control) | Cloth 40/20/40 Split Bench Front Seats | |
| Power Equipment Group |
We Recommend
SuperDuty trucks are mostly used for hauling and towing purposes and luxurious additions inside this truck are not very useful as the arena they are meant to play in is not very clean. We would recommend going for the XLT 4WD trim which offers basic amenities and perfect for rough and tough tasks.
Thanks to its stout engine and chassis, the F-250 is capable of taking on just about anything.-Edmunds
The F-250 is equipped with a refined engine combined with a good set of performance numbers. The century-old tradition of Ford's truck-building abilities are very clearly reflected on this truck, the 6.2L V8 echoes to its abilities very smoothly. The engine noise very rarely passes through the cabin and keeps the cabin noise in check.
|
Models |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$33,150 |
$36,645 |
$39,595 |
$40,295 |
|
Engine |
6.2L 2-Valve SOHC EFI V8 |
5.7L V8 HEMI VVT |
Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI |
Vortec 6.0L Variable Valve Timing V8 SFI |
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Transmission |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Automatic |
|
Power |
385 hp |
383 hp |
360 hp |
360 hp |
|
Torque |
430 lb-ft |
400 lb-ft |
380 lb-ft |
380 lb-ft |
The power is transmitted by a 6-speed automatic transmission which provides smooth and efficient shifts. This automatic transmission is built by Ford making the engine & transmission like Sherlock and Dr. Watson.
Fitted with a military grade aluminum-alloy body which makes this truck lightest in this segment. The light-weightiness combined with Ford's in-house agile transmission helps this truck win the quickest truck in the segment title. There is no other truck that can compete with F-250's gallops.
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Models |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
0-60 MPH |
6.7secs |
7.7sec |
7.4 sec |
7.5 sec |
|
Quarter mile |
15.3 |
15.9 |
15.6 sec |
15.9 sec |
|
Engine |
6.2L V8 Petrol |
5.7L Hemi V8 |
Vortec 6.0L VVT |
Vortec 6.0L VVT |
|
Emissions(Tons/yr. of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year ) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
NA |
F-250 might be equipped with a light body and heavy-duty ladder frame but this setup hampers the truck's handling. This SuperDuty is cursed with a significant amount of body roll which makes cornering a bit risky. Equipped like Iron Man with features, this truck is also equipped with trailer sway control which helps you cruise without any worries even with a trailer attached to its back.
Handling is not accurate but even for a truck, F-250 is very agile. A little bit of torsional flex is experienced while cornering which makes this truck a bit unstable. The FX4 package armors this truck from the trails away from the tarmac. The rear-locking differential provides this truck with superior off-road capabilities.
The braking grounds are guarded by 4 big disk brakes which makes this truck more reliable. The diesel variant is even equipped with exhaust braking which can provide the disk a little bit of relief even when a heavy load is attached to the rear-hook. Apart from big brakes, this SuperDuty is equipped with ABS and ESP to make this truck more stable.
|
Model |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Brake Front(in) |
14.29 |
14.2 |
13.9 |
13.8 |
|
Brake Rear(in) |
14.29 |
14.1 |
14.1 |
14.1 |
|
Curb weight(lbs.) |
6060 |
6306 |
6242 |
6242 |
|
60-0 MPH (ft.) |
140 |
135.5 |
138 |
138 |
This truck might be equipped with bigger brakes but it does not mean that they stop this truck in an efficient way. It takes 140mtrs to bring itself to halt from 60mph which is longest in this segment.
Ford's F-250 SuperDuty was specially built to tow a heavy amount of load and to meet these needs Ford has fitted this truck with a big engine. The updated F-250 now provides best-in-class towing capacity and stays true to its Built tough tag.
|
Model |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Drive Train |
4X2 |
4X2 |
4X2 |
4X2 |
|
Power Train |
6.2L |
5.7L |
6.0L |
6.0L |
|
Weight (lbs.) |
17500 |
17260 |
13000 |
13000 |
Ford perfectly understands the duties a pickup is expected to do and therefore they provided F-250 with a longer wheelbase increasing payload capacity. The increased payload capacity is best-in-class and can store almost 3870lbs of payload.
|
Model |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
capacity (lbs.) |
3870 |
2694 |
3534 |
3233 |
EPA does not rate fuel economy for pickup trucks but as we know the capacity of the engine, it definitely will not be fuel efficient.
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Model
|
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL
|
RAM 2500 Tradesman SuperCab
|
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD SuperCab
|
GMC Sierra 2500 HD
|
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Highway
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N/A
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N/A
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N/A
|
N/A
|
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City
|
N/A
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N/A
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N/A
|
N/A
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Combined
|
N/A
|
N/A
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N/A
|
N/A
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Fashion and function live side by side in harmony inside the Super Duty, which has a handsome dash design and a practical layout.-caranddriver
F-250's Regular cab variant is specially curated keeping families in mind. This 5-seater truck can easily be camouflaged as a well-suited family truck and also as a rugged work-truck. The interiors are well-placed and steering position is as best a truck can get.
|
Model |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Passenger capacity |
6 |
6 |
6 |
6 |
|
Front (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.) |
40.8/66.7/43.9 |
41.0/66.0/41.0 |
42.8/64.8/45.2 |
42.8/64.8/45.2 |
|
Rear (Head/Shoulder/Leg)(In.) |
40.4/65.6/43.6 |
39.9/65.7/40.3 |
40.5/64.3/40.9 |
40.5/64.3/40.9 |
Even with a SuperDuty badge in its chest, F-250 is equipped with a tacky infotainment. In higher trims, this truck is blessed with SYNC3. SYNC3 is Ford's voice-activated system which is quick and responsive. The B&O stereo system is now replaced with SONY's stereo which will keep your cravings for a crispier sound satisfied.
The Super Duty remains big and boxy, with a sharply cut grille, headlights, mirrors and even fender flares.-kbb.com
This mean workhorse is designed to please even the layman eyes and this is one reason which makes the F-series truck the best-selling pickup trucks of America. The double-stacked headlamps combined with SuperDuty tattooed on hood wraps this truck in the pure American spirit.
|
Model |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
curb weight(lbs.) |
6060 |
6306 |
6242 |
6242 |
|
Length(in) |
250.0 |
237.4 |
239.5 |
239.5 |
|
Width(in) |
80.0 |
79.5 |
80.5 |
80.5 |
|
Height(in) |
78.3 |
76.9 |
78.2 |
78.2 |
|
Ground clearance(in) |
8.5 |
6.1 |
9.6 |
9.6 |
|
Wheelbase(in) |
160.0 |
149.0 |
153.7 |
153.7 |
It might look big and it might sound mighty but what Ford did was provide all this in a light-weight body which paved way for upgraded frame and axles. These upgrades did not make the F-250 heavy and kept it agile.
Ford's SuperDuty F-250 is gifted with best-in-class dimensions and this is made possible without compromising in cabin space. The best-in-class wheelbase can be attributed to its bed dimensions.
|
Model |
Ford F-250 Super Duty XL |
RAM 2500 Tradesman Regular cab |
Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Regular cab |
GMC Sierra 2500 HD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bed Length (in.) |
81.9 |
76.3 |
78.8 |
78.8 |
|
Bed Height (in.) |
21.1 |
20.2 |
21.1 |
21.1 |
|
Bed Width (in.) |
66.9 |
66.4 |
51.2 |
51.2 |
The 2017 Ford F-250 Superduty Regular cab got 5* Overall Crash Test Score from the Government and Ford wants to iterate the same results with the 2018 edition as well. Hence Ford has equipped the 2018 F-250 SuperDuty Regular cab with some great safety features. Those include
The IIHS has not rated the 2018 Ford F-250 Super Duty Regular cab yet but the NHTSA has rated the same.
Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular cab vs Ram 2500 Tradesman Regular cab
The three-quarter-ton trucks with Regular cabs are meant to suffice both the family and work needs. Ram can perform both the roles pretty efficiently but Ford takes the ticket for bigger and much meaner truck. If off-roading is what drives you, the Power Wagon by Ram will suffice your every off-tarmac needs. With front and rear differential locks, the Power Wagon can take any terrain and fills the Ford Raptor some serious worries.
Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular cab vs Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD Regular cab
There is no doubt that Ford has already set a benchmark which is not easy to achieve. This market is dominated by American manufacturers such as GMC, Chevy, and Ram. To challenge F-250, Chevy came up with its Sierra 2500HD. With muscular looks and tough frame, this heavy-duty truck can challenge F-250 in every arena. Chevy has a history of being the longest-running trucks in America, if you feel like owning a truck for the rest of your life, Silverado is for you.
Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular cab vs GMC Sierra 2500HD Regular cab
Chevy Silverado's closest cousin, Sierra is not very different. GMC has tried to provide this truck with some minor facelifts but it still looks like the Silverado. With best-in-class ground clearance, Sierra is already taking off-road trails like a caterpillar. A limited edition TerrainX version to Sierra is made to tackle the extreme trails.
The 2020 Ford F-250 SuperDuty Regular cab is one of the best-selling three-quarter ton truck with some serious performance numbers under its hood. Ford's F-series was black-eyed by its frame bending issues in its SuperDuty lineup, this is now rectified and these heavy trucks are now as rigid as Goldberg's spear.
If towing and hauling is the reason you want to buy a heavy duty truck, Ford might not be a better option. If a truck which can fulfill all of your family duties with some work-related duties as well, Ford's F-250 is the truck that youd want to have.
