Ford F-450 Super Duty

While Ford's F-150 pickup is among the eternally best-selling vehicles in America, the 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty represents the pinnacle of the automaker's truck ambitions. This full-size truck is purpose-built for moving the heaviest stuff possible from a truck you can still park in

While Ford's F-150 pickup is among the eternally best-selling vehicles in America, the 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty represents the pinnacle of the automaker's truck ambitions. This full-size truck is purpose-built for moving the heaviest stuff possible from a truck you can still park in your (very wide) driveway.

Central to these feats of strength is the F-450's turbodiesel V8 engine. With 1,050 lb-ft of torque, there's not much in the realm of weekend recreation that it can't pull. It also makes the F-450 an ideal pickup for the lighter hauling jobs of the heaviest commercial and construction work.

For 2021, the F-450 carries over with only a few minor feature changes, and its fundamental strength remains the same: This truck can handle some weight. Sure, it boasts a massive 37,000-pound maximum tow rating, but the F-450 is more than just a hearty mule. Wildly checking off the options list can produce a truck with sophisticated features and luxuries, such as massaging seats and a leather-wrapped dashboard. The F-450 also comes with an impressive list of tech features, including driver assistance features such as trailering blind-spot warning and semi-automated steering that eases the stress of backing up a trailer.

You'll likely end up paying more for the F-450 than other heavy-duty trucks such as the F-350 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD and Ram 3500HD. But it will be worth it if you need all of that maximum capability that the F-450 provides.

Which F-450 Super Duty does MatoCar recommend?

If you need to tow things that move earth or make office buildings, you can probably get by with the F-450's XL and XLT workhorse trims. But if long trips with big boats, horse trailers or fifth-wheels are more your style, consider the extra luxuries of the Lariat and Platinum trims. We think the XLT hits the sweet spot. It's available with either a regular or crew cab, offers maximum towing and hauling capabilities, and covers the essentials with Sync 3 infotainment, Co-Pilot360 safety systems, and a handful of options such as heated seats and step bars.

The 2021 Ford F-450 Super Duty is a full-size heavy-duty pickup available in six trim levels: XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum and Limited.

XL and XLT trims are available in regular-cab and crew-cab configurations, while the other trims are only available as crew cabs. Either configuration comes with an 8.2-foot bed and dual rear-wheel axle.

The only engine is a turbocharged 6.7-liter diesel V8 that makes 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. A 10-speed automatic transmission and rear-wheel drive are standard, and four-wheel drive is optional.

XL The base workhorse of the lineup, the XL comes with:

  • 19.5-inch alloy wheels with commercial tires
  • Limited-slip rear differential
  • Automatic headlights
  • Air conditioning
  • Vinyl seat coverings
  • Vinyl flooring
  • Manual windows and door locks

The handful of tech and driver assistance features include:

  • Rearview camera
  • Bluetooth
  • Wi-Fi hotspot (can accommodate up to 10 devices)
  • 4.2-inch central display
  • USB input
  • Four-speaker audio system

XLT Gains a few extra features, such as:

  • Chrome exterior trim
  • Power-adjustable, heated side mirrors
  • Keyless entry
  • Power windows and door/tailgate locks
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Carpeted floors

Ford's Sync 3 infotainment system comes standard and bundles:

  • 8-inch touchscreen display
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
  • Satellite radio
  • Two USB inputs
  • Five-speaker audio system

The XLT also comes with the Co-Pilot360 package of driver assistance features, which add:

  • Automatic high beams
  • Blind-spot monitor with rear cross-traffic alert (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot during a lane change or while reversing)
  • Automatic emergency braking (warns if a front impact is imminent and applies the brakes if you don't respond in time)
  • Forward collision warning (alerts you of a possible collision with the car in front)

Lariat Picks up where the XLT leaves off with:

  • Chrome step bar
  • Foglights
  • Power-folding and extending side mirrors
  • Power-sliding rear window
  • Auto-dimming rearview mirror
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Power-adjustable pedals
  • Power-adjustable front seats
  • Leather seating
  • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
  • 10-speaker premium B&O audio system
  • Rear parking sensors

King Ranch Offered as a crew cab only, the King Range adds Western styling flair to the F-450 with special exterior and interior trim and unique leather upholstery. It also has:

  • Power-remote tailgate release
  • Remote engine start
  • Push-button start
  • Automatic wipers
  • Ambient cabin lighting
  • Memory functions (driver's seat, pedals, steering wheel)
  • Heated and ventilated seats
  • Power-adjustable, heated steering wheel
  • Navigation system
  • Wireless device charging pad
  • Camera-based trailer towing aids
  • Trailer reverse assist

The Platinum trims adds:

  • Satin aluminum grille
  • LED headlights and foglights
  • Built-in tailgate steps
  • Adaptive cruise control
  • Power-deploying side steps
  • Premium leather upholstery
  • Heated rear seats

Finally, the top-trim Limited comes exclusively with four-wheel drive and includes:

  • Unique grille design
  • Massaging front seats
  • Two-tone leather upholstery
  • Leather-wrapped dashboard and armrests
  • Faux suede headliner
  • Dual-panel sunroof
  • Adaptive steering
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)

Ford offers a handful of option packages for each trim. Typically, these make desirable standard features from a higher trim level available on the preceding trim level. Other optional highlights include: FX4 Off-Road (all 4WD trims)

  • Off-road-tuned suspension
  • Hill descent control
  • Transfer case
  • Fuel tank skid plates

Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera System with Pro Trailer Backup Assist

  • 360-degree camera system (gives you a top-down view of the F-450 and its surroundings for tight parking situations)
  • Lane departure warning (alerts you if the vehicle begins to drift out of its lane)
  • Backup assist (dash-mounted knob helps you keep the F-450 and towing trailer aligned while reversing)

Several stand-alone options are also available for various trim levels, such as:

  • Tailgate step
  • Spray-in bedliner
  • Fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailer hitch kits
  • LED bed lighting
  • Enhanced blind-spot monitoring for trailering
  • Power tap system (can power accessories such as snowplow, pump or compressor using the engine)
  • Supplemental rapid cab heater (quickly heats cabin until diesel engine warms enough to take over)

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