
The 2026 Ford Super Duty arrives as a truck engineered with singular intent — to move serious mass with composure and repeatability. For contractors, fleet operators, and heavy-duty owners around Bloomington, MN, this is less a lifestyle accessory than a calibrated tool: towing strength, payload resilience, and structural durability integrated into one unapologetically capable platform.
Towing Strength Across the Super Duty Range
Within the Super Duty family, the F-250 and F-350 establish themselves as dependable towing specialists for commercial and recreational demands alike. The F-250 supports trailer weights up to about 22,000 lbs. when properly equipped, positioning it comfortably within medium-duty territory. Step into the F-350, and capability increases further, with conventional towing reaching roughly 23,700 lbs. in comparable configurations.
Driver assistance systems such as Pro Trailer Backup Assist™ and Trailer Reverse Guidance reduce the strain typically associated with maneuvering large trailers, allowing operators to place loads precisely on constrained job sites or storage yards. Around Bloomington’s mixed urban-industrial landscape, that control translates directly into productivity.
Payload Engineering for Demanding Loads
Carrying mass within the bed remains as critical as pulling it behind, and the Super Duty chassis is configured accordingly. The F-250 accommodates payloads approaching 4,246 lbs, while the F-350 extends capacity to roughly 5,073 lbs. depending on specification.
This structural competence stems from Ford’s boxed high-strength steel frame and reinforced cargo bed architecture, designed to tolerate repeated heavy loading without long-term fatigue. For trades requiring dense materials — timber, masonry, equipment — the truck’s load stability and suspension calibration remain central advantages.
Powertrain Depth and Torque Delivery
Super Duty performance is defined less by headline acceleration than by sustained torque availability. The petrol V8 range delivers outputs up to about 430 hp and 485 lbs. ft., suitable for mixed-duty operation. Above this sits the 6.7L Power Stroke® diesel, whose high-output form generates roughly 500 hp and up to 1,200 lbs. ft. of torque — figures that underpin the platform’s heaviest towing ratings.
Paired with Ford’s 10-speed automatic transmission, these engines maintain tractable low-speed control under load while preserving highway composure across Minnesota’s long-distance routes. Properly equipped variants can approach 40,000 lbs. of maximum towing and around 8,000 lbs. of payload in specialized configurations, placing the Super Duty firmly within the upper tier of heavy-duty capability.
Structural Durability for Severe Use
Super Duty longevity derives from a deliberate material strategy: a military-grade aluminum-alloy body mounted to a fully boxed steel frame. This approach balances corrosion resistance with structural stiffness, particularly valuable in northern climates where salt, moisture, and temperature cycles accelerate wear.
Suspension calibration and available off-road packages further extend operational scope, allowing the truck to transition between paved logistics routes and rough construction access roads without compromise. For Bloomington operators facing seasonal extremes, that durability becomes operational insurance.
Explore the 2026 Ford Super Duty at Freeway Ford
The 2026 Ford Super Duty stands as a purpose-built heavy-duty solution — torque-rich, structurally resilient, and engineered for sustained workload demands.
Visit Freeway Ford in Bloomington, MN to evaluate F-250 and F-350 configurations and identify the Super Duty specification aligned with your towing, payload, and operational requirements.


