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Ford F-350 vs F-450 Super Duty

The chassis upgrade decision every serious contractor faces. Here's the exact difference in GVWR, towing, payload, and upfit compatibility — so you buy the right truck the first time.

GVWRMax towing 40,000 lbsPayload capacityChassis cab upfitsDump & service bodies
Side-by-side specs
F-350 vs F-450 Comparison
SpecificationF-350 SRWF-350 DRWF-450 DRW
GVWR14,000 lbs14,000 lbs16,500 lbs
Max gooseneck tow (diesel)35,750 lbs35,750 lbs40,000 lbs
Max payload (diesel)7,850 lbs7,850 lbs8,000 lbs
Rear wheel configSingle (SRW)Dual (DRW)Dual (DRW) standard
Chassis cab availableYesYesYes
Cab configsRegular, SuperCab, CrewCrew standardCrew Cab only
6.7L HO Power StrokeNoNoYes — 500hp/1,200 lb-ft
Starting MSRP$49,885~$52,000$58,355
Decision guide
Which Truck Is Right for Your Operation?

¿Cuándo Elegir la F-350?

  • ✓  Towing under 35,000 lbs gooseneck
  • ✓  Service body or light flatbed upfit
  • ✓  Need a Regular Cab or SuperCab option
  • ✓  Plumbing, HVAC, or light construction
  • ✓  Budget under $56,000 equipped

¿Cuándo Elegir la F-450?

  • ✓  Towing over 35,000 lbs regularly
  • ✓  Large dump body or crane upfit
  • ✓  You need the 500hp High Output diesel
  • ✓  Heavy construction or towing/recovery
  • ✓  GVWR over 14,000 lbs is required by DOT
Common questions
F-350 vs F-450 FAQ
The F-450 has a higher GVWR (16,500 vs 14,000 lbs), more payload capacity, and higher max gooseneck towing at 40,000 lbs vs 35,750 lbs. The F-450 also offers the High Output 6.7L Power Stroke diesel (500hp/1,200 lb-ft) not available on F-350. The F-450 is exclusively Crew Cab and DRW — no lighter cab or SRW options.
For heavy commercial use — large dump bodies, crane trucks, regular towing near 35,000 lbs — yes. The F-450 chassis is purpose-built for demanding upfits. For moderate commercial use, the F-350 DRW chassis cab covers most needs at lower cost.
Light-to-medium dump bodies (4–6 cubic yard) work on both F-350 and F-450 chassis cabs. For larger commercial dump bodies (7–10 cubic yard) or heavy-duty hydraulic systems, the F-450 or F-550 chassis is the professional standard due to higher GVWR and chassis strength.

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