Heavy-duty buyers around Northwest Ohio want a truck that pulls hard under load and holds up through years of demanding work. The Ford F-250 Super Duty answers with power figures the Ram 2500 and Chevy Silverado 2500 cannot reach. Terry Henricks Ford in Archbold has the lineup ready for a closer look.
 Ford F-250 |  Ram 2500 |  Chevrolet Silverado 2500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Ford F-250 | Ram 2500 | Chevrolet Silverado 2500 |
| Engine power | 405 hp @ 5,000 rpm | 405 hp @ 5,600 rpm | 401 hp @ 5,200 rpm |
| Fuel Capacity | 34.0 gal. | 31.0 gal. | 36.0 gal. |
| Drivetrain | Four wheel drive | Four wheel drive | Four wheel drive |
| Parking assistance | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Cruise control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive cruise control | Optional | Standard | Optional |
The Ford F-250 Super Duty outmuscles its rivals at the top of the range. Here is how the three diesel engines stack up:
The Ford F-250 Super Duty beats both trucks on horsepower and holds an edge of 125 pound-feet of torque more than the Ram, and 225 pound-feet of torque more than the Chevy. This advantage also shows up on the highway, giving the Ford F-250 Super Duty quicker acceleration, merging, and passing with a full trailer behind it. Farmers moving grain wagons outside Napoleon feel that gap every time the load hits a grade.
Torque pulls a loaded trailer from a dead stop and keeps it climbing. The 1,200 pound-feet in the Ford F-250 Super Duty gives it the strongest low-end pull of the three trucks. Ram's Cummins is a proven engine, though its 1,075 pound-feet leaves it a step behind. The Duramax from Chevy trails further back at 975 pound-feet. Contractors running between job sites near Defiance get a truck that launches heavy loads without strain.
A properly equipped Ford F-250 Super Duty tows past 22,000 pounds, putting it at the front of the three-quarter-ton field. Ram 2500 diesel builds top out at 20,000 pounds. The Ford F-250 Super Duty clears that mark with room to spare for a loaded equipment trailer or a large fifth-wheel camper. That extra capacity opens up bigger jobs, from a three-horse gooseneck to a stacked skid-steer trailer headed for a build site. Drivers towing livestock trailers through Wauseon get margin instead of a truck working at its ceiling.
Ford offers four powerful engines, including two diesel-powered:
The 7.3-liter V8 leads other gas engines in horsepower and torque. The High-Output Power Stroke leads three trucks with 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque.
The Ram and Chevy trucks only offer two engines:
The 7.3-liter V8 leads gas engines in horsepower and torque; the High-Output Power Stroke leads three trucks with 500 horsepower and 1,200 pound-feet of torque.
Long days behind the wheel call for a workspace that keeps you fresh. The Ford F-250 Super Duty pairs its available large touchscreen with roomy seating and storage sized for a full crew. Pro Trailer Hitch Assist and Pro Trailer Backup Assist take the guesswork out of connecting and reversing a trailer.
Available heated and cooled seats and a quiet cabin keep a driver comfortable from the first stop to the last. These tools shorten setup time on busy mornings around Bryan.
The Ford F-250 Super Duty delivers more horsepower than the Ram 2500 and the Chevy Silverado 2500, along with a commanding torque lead over both. Add a wider engine range than either rival, and the decision gets simpler. Every spec that carries a heavy load points the same direction. Ram and Chevy build capable trucks, yet neither matches the top-end output of the Ford F-250 Super Duty. Buyers who need a truck to earn its keep get the strongest option here.
Terry Henricks Ford carries the Ford F-250 Super Duty in the trims and engine setups that fit your workload. Stop by our Archbold showroom to look through the lineup and schedule a test drive. Bring your questions about towing and payload, and our team will help you build the truck that gets your work done.
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904 Stryker St
Archbold, OH 43502