A Closer Look at the 2017 Ford F-350

Whenever you're in need of a powerful and commanding pickup truck, you know that going with a Ford is the best option. However, depending on your workload, you may need a great deal of power to handle your workload throughout the Doylestown, Philadelphia, or Warminster area. The 2017 Ford F-350 is capable of impressive feats, but is it enough to lighten your load?

To give drivers like you a better idea of what this truck can do, we're going to take an in-depth look. In our review of the 2017 Ford F-350, we'll be focusing on power and engine options. We'll also take a look at the abilities and capacities of this powerful truck. Reading this review from the team at Fred Beans Ford Doylestown will help you determine if the 2017 Ford F-350 has what it takes.

2017 Ford F-350 Power & Engine Options

The F-350 truck features two engine options to help you configure your needs. The 6.2L V8 engine has the ability to deliver 385 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque. This engine comes with a 34 gallon fuel tank.

The other engine option, the 6.7L PowerStroke® V8 Turbo Diesel, can bring the abilities up to 440 horsepower and 925 lb-ft of torque. This engine option features a 29 gallon fuel tank. Each of these engines come paired with the TorqShift 6-speed SelectShift Automatic® transmission, which allows you to redistribute torque whenever you need extra power when hauling a hefty load.

2017 Ford F-350 Abilities & Capacities

Depending on what kind of power you need to get the job done, each engine option offers different degrees of towing abilities. The 6.2L V8 engine starts out by towing 13,000 pounds. However, if you properly equip your truck, you can boost the towing capacity up to 16,700 pounds. The 6.7L PowerStroke® V8 TurboDiesel starts out with a 14,000 pounds towing capacity, which easily shoots up to a whopping 32,000 lbs when you tailor the truck to meet your needs.

When it comes to passenger capacity, the regular cab accommodates three passengers. If you opt for the super cab or crew cab, six passengers can sit comfortably inside the cabin. The regular cab option features the bigger cargo box at a little over eight feet. The super cab comes paired with a bed that's a little over 6.5 feet in terms of payload, and the truck can carry 4,370 pounds worth of cargo and materials. However, when properly equipped, the maximum payload capacity is 7,630 lbs.

Taking the Next Step

In this article, we gave drivers like you a great deal of information regarding the 2017 Ford F-350. You saw the different engine options available and their respective abilities when out on the road. We even showed you the towing and payload abilities that each engine option is capable of delivering. However, if you really want to learn more, you should probably get a closer look at the truck.

Schedule your test drive with us at Fred Beans Ford of Doylestown, the dealership that serves drivers in the Doylestown, Philadelphia, and Warminster area proudly.