2020 Ford F-350 SuperDuty

The penultimate truck of the F series comes in a variety of trims that amass all the features available under this sun. Aimed to please all demographics the trims are bamboozling and confusing, to say the least.

The XL variant shall be enough for most people’s hauling needs as the F 350 is almost twice the size of the f 150. With its sheer size and power, the basic trim shall suffice most but if you want a literal small cabin on wheels the Limited shall satisfy thy wants.

Regular Cab

Trim	F-450 XL	F-450 XLT	F-450 LARIAT	F-450 King Ranch	F-450 Platinum	F-450 Limited
MSRP	$51,795	$56,620	$63,685	$70,620	$75,365	$86,285
Key Features	LED Roof Clearance Lights	Headlamps - Quad-Dual beam halogen	Splash Guards front	Headlamps - Quad-Dual beam halogen	Instrument panel – 8" Productivity Screen	LED Roof Clearance Lights
	Tailgate - Tailgate Assistand quick-release	Tailgate - Tailgate Assistand quick-release	Mirrors - PowerScopeTrailer Tow, Power Heated Glass/Power Telescoping/Power Fold-away/LED Spot Lights	Mirrors - PowerScopeTrailer Tow, Power Heated Glass/Power Telescoping/Power Fold-away/LED Spot Lights	Visors with driver- and passenger-side illuminated, covered mirrors	Tailgate - Tailgate Step with Tailgate Assist
	Individual Trailer TPMS/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera	LED Roof Clearance Lights	LED Roof Clearance Lights	LED Roof Clearance Lights	Individual Trailer TPMS/Customer-Placed Trailer Camera	Customer-Placed Trailer Camera
	Air Conditioning – Manual Temperature Control	Air Conditioning – Manual Temperature Control	Air Conditioning - Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control	Air Conditioning - Dual-Zone Electronic automatic Temperature Control	Air Conditioning - Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control	Air Conditioning - Dual-Zone Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
	Operator-Commanded Regeneration	Remote Start System	Apple CarPlayand Android Auto Compatibility	Apple CarPlayand Android AutoCompatibility	Mirrors – PowerScope Trailer Tow, Power Heated Glass/Power Telescoping/Power Fold-away/LED Spot Lights	Apple CarPlayand Android Auto Compatibility
	Remote Start System	Window - rear, power sliding with privacy  glass	Reverse Sensing System	Navigation System	Navigation System	Navigation System
	Audio - Auxiliary Audio Input Jack	Power Equipment - Power door locks and windows	Lockable Under-Seat Storage Box	Window - rear, power sliding with privacy  glass	BLIS (Blind Spot Monitoring System) with Cross-traffic Alert and Trailer Tow	Steering Wheel - Audio Controls
	Audio - AM/FM Stereo, (4 Speakers regular cab, 6 speakers Super Cab and Crew Cab)	Audio - AM/FM Stereo, Single-CD with MP3 Capability, (4 Speakers regular cab, 6 speakers Super Cab and Crew Cab)	Audio - Sony Single-CD/MP3 Player with HD Radio (incl. 10 speakers and subwoofer Crew Cab)	Powerpoint - auxiliary, 1 in media bin	SiriusXM Satellite Radio	Audio - Sony®Single-CD/MP3 Player with HD Radio(incl. 10 speakers and subwoofer Crew Cab)
		Steering Wheel - Audio Controls	Window - rear, power sliding with privacy  glass	Steering Wheel - Audio Controls		BLIS (Blind Spot Monitoring System) with Cross-traffic Alert and Trailer Tow
		SiriusXM Satellite Radio		Splash Guards front		Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System (Includes 360 Camera plus rear CHMSL camera)
						SiriusXM Satellite Radio

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The Limited trim adds a load of features that shall fit all the features needed to make a truck pseudo luxury cabin in feel. The plush leather seats and a redesigned infotainment cluster that was revised in 2017 are some of the best in class infotainment technologically wise.

"The current-generation Ford F-350, like the smaller F-150, has an aluminum body to help reduce the truck's overall weight." - MotorTrend

Engine and transmission

With the class-leading engine, the 6.2L engine V8 roars and the revv alone shall be able to make a dominating presence on the road. Intimidating daunting and boastful are just some of the words that may do justice to this behemoth. The V8 produces a staggering 430 lb-ft of torque whilst juicing the 385 horses present under the hood. The only minor complaint is the lack of transmission options across the whole range.

Models	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
MSRP	$37,920	$37,245	$41,890	$41,995
Engine	6.2L 2-Valve SOHC EFI NA V8	5.7L V8 HEMI VVT	6.0L V8 SFI	6.0L V8 SFI
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 triumphant winner of the best in class engine enjoys the pole position with only the Dodge coming close with 400 lb-ft of torque whilst having 2 fewer ponies to work with. The General Motor twins try to catch up but settle for a tie at the third position.

Acceleration

You do not judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree but in this metaphorical and slightly comical world, we often do that to justify a parameter, thus presented below are the 0-60 of \xbe tonne pickup trucks.

Models	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
0-60 MPH	8.2sec	6.3 sec	6.7 sec	6.7 sec
Quarter mile	16.8 sec	15.1 sec	15.3 sec	15.3
Engine	6.2L	5.7L	6.0L	6.0L
Emission (Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

The strongest lugger sticks to its core job of pulling weight and falters when asked to run. We establish two things from this firstly if stuck in a post-apocalyptic countryside with a truckload of trucks (huehuehue) you know which one will rummage through debris the fastest.

Braking

With no official figures available and a good track record of all the companies, we expect them to be quite on par with each other. The big hauler's brake would size would be proportionate to the car.

Model	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
Brake Front(in)	14.3	14.2	13.8	13.8
Brake Rear(in)	14.3	14.1	14.1	14.1
Curb weight(lbs)	6279	6421	6423	6423
60-0 MPH (ft.)	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Ride and Handling

Eerily responsive yet light steering is what describes the car's driving experience. Nimble, surprisingly easy to handle and genre-defying more or less like a David Bowie album is what describes this heavy duty automotive.

The F 350 is a behemoth but in a much-refined package. This truck is more or less like a tamed mammoth that lives peacefully with its contemporaries but will switch to a dominating mode in a split second when provoked to do so.

Being a mammoth has its downsides, day today urban drivability is severely compromised and highway maneuverability isn't the easiest. Parking presents a whole new area of problem that is partially solved by the Ford Driver Assist.

Maximum Towing capacity

America's best selling truck falls embarrassingly short on this front and well there's no covering up for it.

Model	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
Drive Train	2WD	2WD	2WD	2WD
Power Train	6.2L	5.7L	6.0L	6.0L
Weight (lbs)	12700	17520	14600	14200

With the Dodge taking the cake on this one let's find out how all of them match each other in this competition.

Payload Capacity

The Silverado reigns supreme in this battle of the behemoths and emerges triumphant while the others look at it in awe. The Ford F 350 performs substantially low as compared to others.

Model	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
capacity (lbs)	3870	4090	5761	4052

(Heavy Duty Trucks are not rated by the EPA)

"While the hard buttons are small and close together, most functions can be handled purely on screen through Ford's Sync 3 system. Knobs still control the climate control temperature and the sound system volume and tuning."-Edmunds

Seating and Comfort

The plush seating shall suffice most people's desire and the 2nd-row being able to fit adults is a plus point. The spacious interiors constantly serve us the reminder that you don't need to spend 100k plus for a decent luxurious cabin space in a car.

Model	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
Passenger capacity	6	5	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

The Regular Cab variants do not feature a rear seating arrangement but the Chevy Silverado has discontinued the regular cab and double cab variants for the year 2020 thus the anomaly in the table.

Interior Features

• Air Conditioning
• Dual Vanity Mirrors
• Front Cupholders
• Tilt and Telescopic Steering Wheel
• Power Steering Wheel
• Audio and Cruise Controls on Steering Wheel
• Leather Steering Wheel
• Interior Air Filtration
• Cruise Control
• Front Door Pockets
• One-Touch Power Windows
• Vinyl High Back Bucket Seats
• Rapid-Heat Supplemental Cab Heater
• Carpet Flooring W/STX
• Adjustable Gas and Brake Pedals
• 40-20-40 Split Bench Front Seats
• Leather Seats
• Driver Manual Adjustable Lumbar Support

Infotainment

The infotainment is miles ahead of its competition and features crisp graphics and instrument cluster that might be overwhelming at first but when accustomed make a lot more sense and are ergonomic too.

• Premium Electronic AM/FM Stereo
• Single CD/MP3 Player
• 4-/6-Total Speakers
• SiriusXM Satellite Radio
• SiriusXM 6 month Free Service
• USB with External Media Control
• Smart Charging USB Ports
• SYNC 3 Infotainment System W/ MyFord
• SYNC Voice Recognition System with 4.2" Colour LCD Screen
• 8" Color LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
• Applink
• Android Auto / Apple CarPlay
• Voice Activated Navigation System
• SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link

 

Aluminum body reduces overall weight, improving efficiency-edmunds.com

Dimensions and Weight

The longest and endowed with the largest wheelbase the F 350 looks more civil than its contemporaries. The driving is not the only trait that is attributed to the tameness of the truck. The looks also follow the same tame and lame looks but when you dig further you'll see the gem hidden underneath. As the saying goes "Nobody's found gold without getting their hands dirty".

Model	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
curb weight(lbs)	6279	6421	6423	6423
Length(in)	250.0	237.4	239.5	239.5
Width(in)	80.0	79.4	80.5	80.5
Height(in)	78.2	78.4	78.3	78.3
Ground clearance(in)	8.5	7.3	8.5	8.5
Wheelbase(in)	160.0	149.5	153.7	153.7

The lightest among its brethren the Ford does not let a couple of hundred pounds deter its towing capacity. This weight reduction is due to the body panels being made of aluminum rather than the traditional steel.

Bed Dimensions

Longest in the class the Ford manages to have the most accommodating bed in this category.

Models	Ford F-350	Dodge Ram 3500	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD	GMC Sierra 3500 HD
Width (inch)	50.5	66.4	51.0	51.0
Length (inch)	81.9	76.3	78.8	78.8

Exterior features

• Dusk Sensing headlamps
• Auto Delay-Off headlamps
• Daytime Running Lamps
• LED Box Lighting
• Turn Signal Mirrors
• Rear View Camera
• Heated Mirrors
• Bed Mat
• Stainless Steel Wheel Covers
• Pickup Box Delete
• Spare Tire and Wheel
• Skid Plate Package
• 17" Forged Aluminum Wheels W/ Bright Hub Covers/Center ornamental
• Front Splash Guard/Mud Flap
• Stowable Loading Ramps
• Center High Mounted Stop Lamp (CMHSL)
• Drop-In Bedliner
• Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System
• Black Molded Hood Deflector
• Amber LED Warning Strobes
• ToughBed Spray-in Bedliner
• Ford Telematics powered by Telogis
• Amber-White LED Warning Strobes
• Tailgate Step
• Gooseneck Hitch Kit
• Front Wheel Well Liners
• Defrost W/Fixed & Privacy Glass

 

Making a behemoth is a monumental task and takes a lot of things to make it a safe space, Ford leaves no stone unturned to make this happen and below are the safety features:

• Advanced Multistage Front Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control
• Park View Rear Back-Up Camera
• Sentry Key Theft Deterrent System
• Speed Control
• Supplemental Front Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Tire Pressure Monitoring System

The IIHSA and NHTSA have not rated the 2020 Ford F 350 yet.

Ford F 350 vs Dodge Ram 3500

The Ram pickup truck only outclasses the 11th gen F truck in hauling prowess but when we have look inside the Ram is the most disappointing of the four. Greeted with outdated interiors and ancient tech the Ram piques our interest but fails to grab our attention.

Ford F 350 vs Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD

The better off one of the General Motors twins the Chevy Silverado gives its brethren/contemporaries a good run for the money. Edging past the 70-year-old truck in some aspects but as a whole falters for the pole position and gives it to the Henry Ford's brainchild.

Ford F 350 vs GMC Sierra 3500HD

The GMC makes up for the lackluster interiors in the Chevy twin but this is where all its advantages over the Chevy ends. Whilst being compared to the F 350 the GMC fails to surpass it but does certainly give it a tough fight for the crown.

The F 350 is a force to be reckoned with and the added revisions of the 2017 generation change only bolstered the F series's 1st position. solidifying its supremacy and reclaiming the throne once again. The Regular Cab variant does not have rear seating capabilities but is one hell of a hauler none the less. There are better haulers but sheer hauling prowess combined with everyday drivability is only offered by Ford.