First off, I want to say that this blog is not paid advertising space, and is not meant to sell anything. We just want to share what we find on the web that you might find interesting, and let you make up your mind on whether to look further at it or not. After posting about the new Chevy Silverado last week, I thought I would make it fair by talking about Ford today. A quick search came up with more than I had been expecting–the new 2008 Ford F-450 just unveiled at the North American International Auto Show (NAIAS) blew my mind with it’s 12-ton (24,000 lb) towing capacity. It has three engine choices (5.4L Triton V8, 6.8L Triton V10, and 6.4L Powerstroke Diesel), and all are available with electronic shift-on-the-fly and Torqshift (TM) Transmissions. When properly equipped, the F-450 has a payload of 6000 lbs and, as mentioned before, can tow 24,000 lbs.
The F-450 has several great features for towing the heaviest of loads, be it on a rear-mounted trailer hitch or on a gooseneck trailer hitch. It has an enlarged radiator to keep things cool when towing uphill, and is equipped with a factory-installed Trailer Brake Controller (TBC). the TBC is “…integrated with the anti-lock brake system and synchronizes the vehicle and trailer brakes for seamless braking while towing even the heaviest loads.â€? This optional feature also includes telescoping trailer tow mirrors.
So, whether you want to see what your Class V trailer hitch can really do, or you need to tow the biggest of trailers around with your gooseneck trailer hitch, this beast might be right down your alley!
I found this great pic at blogs.cars.com:
