How much torque does the 2027 Ford Super Duty 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke make?

Ford rates the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel at 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque.

Which 2027 Ford Super Duty engine is best for towing?

The High-Output Power Stroke is a strong choice for frequent heavy towing because it produces 1,200 lb-ft of torque, but actual towing capability depends on the complete truck configuration.

How much can a 7.3L Ford Super Duty tow?

Ford lists maximum available 2027 Super Duty towing up to 22,500 pounds with the 7.3L gas V8 when properly configured.

How much can a High-Output Power Stroke Ford Super Duty tow?

Ford lists maximum available 2027 Super Duty towing up to 40,000 pounds with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke when properly configured.

Should I buy a gas or diesel Ford Super Duty?

The 7.3L gas V8 can be a strong choice for many heavy-duty owners, while the High-Output Power Stroke becomes increasingly useful as trailer weight, towing frequency and annual towing mileage increase.

Gas V8 or High-Output Power Stroke Diesel

2027 Ford Super Duty Engines

Q: Does the High-Output Power Stroke have an exhaust brake?

Yes. Current Ford Super Duty diesel configurations include diesel exhaust-braking capability.

Choosing the right 2027 Ford Super Duty starts with more than deciding between F-250, F-350 and F-450. The engine determines how the truck delivers its power, how much low-rpm torque is available and which workloads make the most sense. Compare the 7.3L gas V8 with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel to decide whether gas simplicity or maximum diesel torque better fits your towing, hauling and ownership plans.

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420 HP7.3L Gas V8

445 LB-FT7.3L Gas Torque

500 HPHigh-Output Diesel

1,200 LB-FTHigh-Output Diesel Torque

Choose the Engine Around the Job

More Torque Is Not Automatically the Right Answer

The High-Output Power Stroke produces an extraordinary amount of torque, but that does not mean every Super Duty buyer needs a diesel.

A buyer who needs a heavy-duty truck for work, snow equipment, moderate towing or occasional trailer use may find the 7.3L gas V8 to be the more straightforward ownership choice.

A buyer routinely pulling a large fifth-wheel, gooseneck, equipment trailer or other substantial load may place far more value on the High-Output Power Stroke's 1,200 lb-ft of torque and diesel exhaust brake.

The best engine is the one that matches how the truck will actually be used.

2027 Ford Super Duty gas and diesel powertrains

2027 Super Duty Powertrains

Compare the Engines

Start with the engine that best matches your towing frequency, workload, annual mileage and ownership priorities.

Gas V8

420 HP

7.3L V8 Gas Engine

Ford's 7.3L naturally aspirated gas V8 produces 420 horsepower and 445 lb-ft of torque.

It is standard across current 2027 F-250 and F-350 retail trim configurations and gives heavy-duty buyers substantial gas-engine performance without stepping into diesel ownership.

420 horsepower
445 lb-ft of torque
Naturally aspirated gasoline V8
TorqShift-G 10-speed automatic
Standard across F-250 and F-350 trims
Up to 22,500 pounds maximum available Super Duty towing when properly configured

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2027 Ford Super Duty 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel

High-Output Turbo Diesel

1,200 LB-FT

6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel

The High-Output Power Stroke produces 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque for buyers whose Super Duty routinely handles demanding towing and workload.

It is available across current 2027 F-250 and F-350 retail trims and standard across the F-450 Pickup lineup.

500 horsepower
1,200 lb-ft of torque
Turbocharged diesel V8
Diesel exhaust brake
TorqShift 10-speed automatic
Standard on F-450 Pickup
Up to 40,000 pounds maximum available Super Duty towing when properly configured

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Gas vs. Diesel

7.3L V8 vs. 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke

Specification	7.3L Gas V8	6.7L High-Output Power Stroke
Fuel	Gasoline	Diesel
Configuration	Naturally Aspirated V8	Turbo Diesel V8
Horsepower	420 HP	500 HP
Torque	445 LB-FT	1,200 LB-FT
Transmission	TorqShift-G 10-Speed	TorqShift 10-Speed
F-250	Standard	Available
F-350	Standard	Available
F-450 Pickup	Not Available	Standard
Maximum Available Super Duty Towing	Up to 22,500 lbs	Up to 40,000 lbs
Strong Starting Point For	Heavy-duty use with moderate or intermittent towing	Frequent heavy towing and maximum torque requirements

Why Choose the 7.3L?

The Gas V8 Makes Sense for More Buyers Than the Torque Numbers Suggest

Diesel dominates the specifications conversation, but the 7.3L V8 deserves serious consideration.

It produces 420 horsepower and provides enough torque for substantial heavy-duty work while using a conventional naturally aspirated gasoline design.

Buyers who do not tow extreme loads every week may prefer its lower initial complexity and gasoline ownership experience.

The important question is not whether the diesel is stronger. It is. The question is whether your work requires that additional capability.

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2027 Ford Super Duty High-Output Power Stroke towing

Why Choose the High-Output Power Stroke?

When Heavy Towing Is Routine, Torque Matters

The 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke is aimed at buyers whose workload routinely pushes into serious heavy-duty territory.

Its 1,200 lb-ft of torque arrives at low engine speed, exactly where heavy trailers place enormous demand on the powertrain.

Diesel exhaust braking is another important part of the equation, particularly for owners regularly controlling large trailers on grades.

For large fifth-wheels, goosenecks, equipment trailers and demanding commercial use, the diesel's additional cost can be tied directly to capability.

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Super Duty Engine Decision Guide

Which Engine Should You Choose?

Daily Work Truck

If the truck works hard but does not routinely pull extreme loads, start your comparison with the 7.3L V8.

Occasional Heavy Trailer

Evaluate the actual trailer weight. The 7.3L may be completely adequate, depending on the complete configuration.

Frequent Fifth-Wheel Towing

The High-Output Power Stroke becomes much more compelling when substantial trailer weight is part of normal use.

Gooseneck Equipment Trailer

Frequent heavy equipment hauling is exactly the kind of workload where 1,200 lb-ft of diesel torque matters.

Long-Distance RV Travel

Large RV owners may value both diesel torque and exhaust braking over thousands of towing miles.

F-450 Buyer

The decision is effectively made: Ford equips current 2027 F-450 Pickup models with the High-Output Power Stroke.

F-250, F-350 & F-450

Engine Availability Changes With the Truck

F-250

Current 2027 retail trims use the 7.3L gas V8 as the standard engine with the High-Output Power Stroke available.

F-350

Current 2027 retail trims also use the 7.3L gas V8 standard with the High-Output Power Stroke available.

F-450 Pickup

Ford lists the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke as standard across current 2027 F-450 Pickup trims.

Engine vs. Tow Rating

The Engine Does Not Determine Towing Capacity by Itself

Ford lists maximum available 2027 Super Duty towing at up to 22,500 pounds with the 7.3L gas V8 and up to 40,000 pounds with the High-Output Power Stroke.

Those numbers represent maximum properly configured Super Duty capability. They are not the tow ratings for every truck using those engines.

F-250, F-350 or F-450 model, cab, bed, wheelbase, drivetrain, rear axle, SRW or DRW configuration, hitch equipment and payload all affect the actual rating.

Choose the truck from the trailer backward, not from the horsepower number forward.

Do Not Forget Payload

The Strongest Engine Cannot Fix an Overloaded Truck

Tow ratings are only one side of trailer selection.

Passengers, cargo, accessories and trailer tongue or fifth-wheel pin weight all consume available payload.

That is one reason buyers with especially heavy fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailers may need to compare F-350 DRW or F-450 configurations rather than simply adding the diesel engine to an F-250.

Always verify the payload label and towing information for the individual truck.

TorqShift 10-Speed Automatics

Both Engines Work Through a 10-Speed Transmission

7.3L V8

The 7.3L gas engine is paired with Ford's TorqShift-G ten-speed automatic.

Selectable drive modes include settings designed for everyday driving and Tow/Haul use.

High-Output Power Stroke

The diesel uses a TorqShift ten-speed automatic designed to handle the engine's substantial torque output.

Diesel configurations also include exhaust-braking capability for additional control under load.

Engine + Trim

Choose Capability and Comfort Separately

XL through Platinum determine much of the truck's equipment and interior. Engine choice determines how the truck develops its power.

Super Duty XL Work-first heavy-duty capability. Super Duty XLT Work capability with more comfort. Super Duty Lariat Premium heavy-duty daily driving. Super Duty King Ranch Western-inspired premium capability. Super Duty Platinum Luxury-oriented heavy-duty capability. Compare All Trims XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum.

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