Ford Commercial Vehicle News In Penticton BC
With the release of the 2021 F-250, Ford has brought hauling strength to BC. This full-size pickup – available at Skaha Ford – offers three engines with heavy-duty towing capacities, allowing fleets to take on gruelling jobs with ease.The 2021 F-250 comes with a standard 6.2L gasoline V8 that generates 385 hp and 430 lb.-ft. of torque. With this block and the six-speed automatic transmission, the Super Duty can tow an estimated 6,804 kg when properly equipped. Adding a fifth-wheel gooseneck increases capacity to an estimated 7,167 kg.
The 2021 F-250 also offers an available 7.3L gasoline V8 with 430 hp and 475 lb.-ft. of torque. Conventional towing with this engine is an estimated 6,804 kg or 8,845 kg with a fifth-wheel gooseneck when properly equipped. However, stepping up to the available 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel gets you the most muscle with 475 hp and 1,050 lb.-ft. of torque. This truck is engineered for heavy loads with an estimated 9,072 kg conventional towing capacity. Adding a fifth-wheel gooseneck increases capacity to 10,342 kg when properly equipped.
Curious to learn more about the Super Duty's pulling abilities? Get in touch with our team at Skaha Ford in BC to schedule a test drive in the 2021 F-250. Our Service Department is also available to answer all your medium-duty truck repair and maintenance questions to keep your commercial fleet running in top form.
