When it comes to heavy duty work trucks Ford has the perfect option, the 2024 Ford Super Duty. You may be wondering how the Super Duty trucks compare to competitors such as the GMC Sierra HD. The 2024 Sierra HD is geared toward a luxury style work truck while Ford boasts the working capability of their well known Super Duty. In this article we will look at the similarities and differences between these two trucks.
Key Takeaways:
- Ford boasts four different engine options you can choose from when it comes to configuring the 2024 Ford Super Duty trucks.
- Ford Super Duties, when properly configured, are able to tow up to 40,000 pounds, which is almost double what the GMC Sierra HD trucks are able to tow.
- There are not many new features seen for the Ford Super Duty, meaning you can expect the same great features seen from the redesigned 2023 model year.
Yes, the Ford Super Duty delivers two gasoline engines in the 2024 lineup. There are two diesel engines as well. Mated to these engines is the well-known 10-speed automatic transmission, which is robust, and capable. This transmission provides smooth shifting with or without a load behind it. Two wheel drive will be the standard option with four wheel drive available.
- 7.3 liter V8 “Godzilla” Gasoline Engine (430 horsepower, 485 pounds of torque)
- 6.8 liter V8 Gasoline Engine (405 horsepower, 445 pounds of torque)
- 6.7 liter V8 Diesel Engine (475 horsepower, 1,050 pounds of torque)
- 6.7 liter High Output PowerStroke (500 horsepower, 1,500 pounds of torque)
The GMC Sierra HD, on the other hand, sees two engines available under the hood. There is a 6.6 liter gasoline engine, as well as a 6.6 liter Duramax, which is an enhanced version from previous years.
Similar to the Ford Super Duty a 10-Speed automatic transmission is behind these engines to give power to the wheels. Two wheel drive is standard with four wheel drive being an upgradable option.
- 6.6 liter Gasoline Engine (401 horsepower, 464 pounds of torque)
- 6.6 liter Duramax Diesel Engine (470 horsepower, 975 pounds of torque)
How Much Can the 2024 Ford Super Duty Tow?
When properly configured the new Super Duty can tow an astonishing 40,000 pounds of total capacity. This is plenty of towing capacity that will allow you to take equipment or haul your camper into the mountains for the weekend. Regardless of what you are looking to accomplish you can be rest assured that the Super Duty is able to handle the task, no matter what it may entail.
The 2024 GMC HD on the other hand is able to tow anywhere from 14,500 to 20,000 pounds. While this is not close to what Ford offers there is plenty of power to tap into to ensure that you can haul what you may need to bring a long. The most amount of payload that this truck can handle is seen from the 2024 GMC 3500 HD dually which has a payload capacity of 7,290 pounds.
What is New for the 2024 Ford Super Duty?
There is not a lot that is new from the 2024 model year of the Super Duty, however, this makes sense as the 2023 model year saw a good majority of upgrades. This means that you will still see many of the great features that Ford grazed the Super Duty with in the 2023 model year. The following list outlines some of these major features.
- Interior Office Space
- 14 Speaker B&O Sound System
- 12 inch TouchScreen Display
- Available Rear Heated Seats
The 2024 GMC HD trucks see the enhanced Duramax under the hood which enables a greater towing capacity. A revised fascia is seen as well as LED headlights and taillights. The all new AT4X trim level is added to the lineup for this model year, which is a burly offroad based trim level. There is also an available AEV Edition which sees steel bumpers, AEV 18-inch wheels, and stronger skid plates.
Is the 2024 Ford Super Duty a Good Price?
Yes, when it comes to large work trucks the 2024 Ford Super Duty is a great option. The starting price of a F-250 XL model is roughly $45,000. You can upgrade this base model into whatever suits you best to get the perfect work truck. With four engine options you will have the perfect amount of power under your feet as you drive. If you don’t quite know which direction to go, come on down to Keystone Ford and we will help you find the best option for your new 2024 Ford Super Duty.