2027 Ford Super Duty 6.7L High Output Power Stroke
500 Horsepower. 1,200 LB-FT of Torque.
2027 Ford Super Duty 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke
The 2027 Ford Super Duty 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel is built for buyers whose truck routinely handles serious weight. Producing 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque, the High-Output Power Stroke gives properly configured F-250, F-350 and F-450 trucks the low-rpm strength needed for large fifth-wheels, goosenecks, equipment trailers, commercial work and demanding long-distance towing.
500 HPAt 2,600 RPM
1,200 LB-FTAt 1,600 RPM
6.7L V8Turbo Diesel B20
40,000 LBSMaximum Available Super Duty Towing
Built Around Torque
Why 1,200 LB-FT Matters More Than the Horsepower Number
Five hundred horsepower sounds impressive, but the defining number for the High-Output Power Stroke is its 1,200 lb-ft of torque.
Ford rates peak torque at only 1,600 rpm. That low-rpm delivery is exactly where substantial trailer weight places tremendous demand on a heavy-duty powertrain.
The result is an engine aimed less at unloaded acceleration and more at moving significant mass without requiring the engine to live at high rpm.
- 500 horsepower at 2,600 rpm
- 1,200 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm
- 6.7L turbocharged diesel V8
- B20-capable diesel engine
- Water-jacketed turbocharger
- Glow-plug starting system
- Diesel exhaust braking
- TorqShift 10-speed automatic
Who Actually Needs the High-Output Diesel?
This Engine Makes the Most Sense When Heavy Towing Is Routine
Fifth-Wheel Owners
Large fifth-wheel RVs can combine significant total trailer weight with substantial pin weight, making both torque and truck configuration important.
Gooseneck Trailers
Heavy equipment and agricultural trailers are exactly the sort of workload where low-rpm diesel torque becomes valuable.
Commercial Operators
Buyers who tow frequently and accumulate substantial loaded mileage can make better use of the diesel's capability than an occasional trailer owner.
F-450 Buyers
Ford equips the current 2027 F-450 Pickup lineup with the High-Output Power Stroke as standard equipment.
High-Output Diesel Engineering
More Than a Large Displacement Number
Ford identifies this engine as the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20.
Current Ford information highlights a water-jacketed turbocharger, glow plugs and diesel exhaust braking as part of the powertrain.
The turbocharger helps the engine produce enormous torque from relatively low engine speed, while the diesel exhaust brake becomes especially useful when controlling a heavy trailer on long downhill grades.
Low-RPM Power
Peak Torque Arrives at Just 1,600 RPM
1,200 LB-FT
Peak Torque
Ford lists maximum torque at 1,600 rpm, giving the engine enormous pulling force without requiring high engine speed.
500 HP
Peak Horsepower
Maximum horsepower arrives at 2,600 rpm, which reinforces the engine's heavy-duty, low-rpm character.
High-Output Power Stroke Towing
Up to 40,000 Pounds — But Configuration Is Everything
Ford lists maximum available 2027 Super Duty towing at up to 40,000 pounds with the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke.
That does not mean every F-250, F-350 or F-450 equipped with this engine can tow 40,000 pounds.
The maximum depends on a very specific combination of model, cab, wheelbase, rear axle, drivetrain, dual-rear-wheel configuration, hitch type and other equipment.
- F-250, F-350 or F-450 model
- Conventional vs. fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch
- SRW vs. DRW configuration
- Rear axle ratio
- Cab and wheelbase
- Vehicle curb weight
- Passengers and cargo
- Trailer pin or tongue weight
Important Towing Context
An F-250 High-Output Diesel Is Not an F-450
Ford currently lists maximum available towing of up to 23,000 pounds for the 2027 F-250 XL when equipped with the High-Output Power Stroke.
The broader Super Duty family reaches 40,000 pounds only in a properly configured higher-capability combination.
This is why simply selecting the strongest engine does not automatically create the strongest tow vehicle.
If your trailer requires significantly more capability, the correct answer may be moving from F-250 to F-350 or F-450 rather than simply checking the diesel box.
Diesel Exhaust Brake
Heavy Towing Is Not Only About Getting the Trailer Moving
The High-Output Power Stroke includes diesel exhaust-braking capability.
That matters because a heavy trailer needs to be controlled just as much as it needs to be accelerated.
On long downhill grades, exhaust braking can use engine resistance to help manage vehicle speed and reduce reliance on the service brakes.
For owners who tow frequently through hilly or mountainous terrain, exhaust braking can be one of the diesel's most meaningful real-world advantages.
F-250, F-350 & F-450
Where Is the High-Output Power Stroke Available?
F-250
Ford lists the High-Output Power Stroke as available on current 2027 F-250 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.
F-350
The High-Output Power Stroke is also available across current 2027 F-350 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.
F-450 Pickup
Ford lists the High-Output Power Stroke as standard across current 2027 F-450 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.
Diesel Across the Trim Lineup
The Engine Is Not Limited to Luxury Trucks
The High-Output Power Stroke can be paired with very different Super Duty personalities depending on the trim.
Super Duty XL High-Output diesel power in a work-first heavy-duty truck. Super Duty XLT Diesel capability with added comfort and towing technology. Super Duty Lariat High-Output diesel performance with premium everyday comfort. Super Duty King Ranch Diesel torque with distinctive Western-inspired luxury. Super Duty Platinum Maximum diesel torque with contemporary luxury and technology. Compare All Trims Explore the complete 2027 Super Duty trim hierarchy.
Gas vs. Diesel
High-Output Power Stroke vs. 7.3L Gas V8
| Specification | 7.3L Gas V8 | 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel | Gasoline | Diesel / B20 Capable |
| Horsepower | 420 HP | 500 HP |
| Torque | 445 LB-FT | 1,200 LB-FT |
| Peak Torque RPM | 4,250 RPM | 1,600 RPM |
| Forced Induction | No | Turbocharged |
| Exhaust Brake | No Diesel Exhaust Brake | Yes |
| F-250 / F-350 | Standard Current Retail Engine | Available |
| F-450 Pickup | Not Available | Standard |
| Maximum Available Super Duty Towing | Up to 22,500 lbs | Up to 40,000 lbs |
| Best Fit | Heavy-duty use without routinely needing maximum torque | Frequent heavy towing, large fifth-wheels, goosenecks and commercial work |
Is the High-Output Diesel Worth It?
The Answer Depends More on Workload Than Preference
If your Super Duty spends most of its life unloaded or only occasionally pulls a moderate trailer, the 7.3L gas V8 deserves serious consideration.
If the truck frequently pulls a large fifth-wheel, gooseneck, equipment trailer or other substantial load, the High-Output Power Stroke becomes easier to justify.
The more often you use the extra torque, exhaust braking and high-capacity towing configuration, the more relevant the diesel becomes.
Do not pay for 1,200 lb-ft merely because the number sounds impressive. Buy it because the work will use it.
Fifth-Wheel & Gooseneck Towing
Torque Is Only One Part of a Heavy Trailer Build
The High-Output Power Stroke may provide the engine strength you want, but fifth-wheel and gooseneck buyers also need to pay close attention to payload.
Pin weight can consume a significant portion of the truck's available payload before passengers, tools and bed cargo are added.
That can make the difference between an F-250 and F-350, or between an F-350 SRW and DRW configuration, more important than the engine decision.
Choose the complete truck from the loaded trailer backward.
Choose the Truck Around the Trailer
F-250 Diesel vs. F-350 Diesel vs. F-450 Diesel
F-250 High-Output Power Stroke
Gives F-250 buyers the full 500-horsepower, 1,200-lb-ft engine, but the truck's payload and towing ratings remain F-250-specific.
F-350 High-Output Power Stroke
A strong step for heavier fifth-wheel, gooseneck and commercial applications, with SRW and DRW configurations depending on the build.
F-450 High-Output Power Stroke
Ford makes the High-Output diesel standard across the current F-450 Pickup lineup, pairing the engine with the most specialized heavy-trailer Super Duty pickup platform.
Diesel Ownership
More Capability Also Means Diesel-Specific Ownership
Diesel Fuel
The High-Output Power Stroke requires diesel fuel and is designed for B20-capable operation where appropriate.
DEF
Modern Super Duty diesel ownership includes Diesel Exhaust Fluid as part of the emissions-control system.
Fuel Filters
Diesel fuel-system maintenance includes servicing fuel filters according to Ford's maintenance guidance.
Severe Use
Frequent towing, idling and demanding commercial use can affect maintenance requirements and inspection intervals.
More Than an Engine Upgrade
The Correct Diesel Super Duty Is a Complete System
A powerful engine cannot compensate for the wrong axle, insufficient payload or an improperly matched hitch.
Serious towing requires the engine, transmission, cooling, frame, rear axle, tires, hitch equipment and payload capacity to work together.
That is why shopping by engine alone can lead to the wrong truck.
- Choose the loaded trailer first.
- Determine tongue or pin weight.
- Account for passengers and cargo.
- Determine whether SRW or DRW is appropriate.
- Choose F-250, F-350 or F-450.
- Verify the exact truck's payload label.
- Verify Ford towing information for the exact configuration.
Continue Your Super Duty Research
Engine, Trim and Model All Matter
Super Duty Engine Guide Compare the High-Output diesel with the 7.3L gas V8. 7.3L Gas V8 Research the 420-horsepower gasoline alternative. Super Duty Trim Guide Compare XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Super Duty XL Build a work-first diesel Super Duty. Super Duty Lariat Combine diesel torque with premium daily comfort. Super Duty Platinum Combine High-Output diesel capability with luxury technology. Super Duty King Ranch Diesel capability with distinctive premium styling. 2027 Super Duty Overview Return to the complete Super Duty model hub. Find a Vehicle Tell Chuck Anderson Ford exactly which diesel configuration you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
2027 High-Output Power Stroke FAQs
How much horsepower does the 2027 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke make?
Ford rates the 2027 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel at 500 horsepower at 2,600 rpm.
How much torque does the High-Output Power Stroke make?
Ford rates the 2027 High-Output Power Stroke at 1,200 lb-ft of torque at 1,600 rpm.
Is the High-Output Power Stroke available in the 2027 F-250?
Yes. Ford lists the High-Output Power Stroke as available across current F-250 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.
Is the High-Output Power Stroke available in the 2027 F-350?
Yes. Ford lists it as available across current F-350 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum models.
Is the High-Output Power Stroke standard in the 2027 F-450?
Yes. Ford lists the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke as standard across current F-450 XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum Pickup models.
How much can a High-Output Power Stroke Super Duty tow?
Ford lists maximum available 2027 Super Duty towing up to 40,000 pounds with the High-Output Power Stroke when properly configured. An individual truck may have a substantially lower rating.
How much can an F-250 High-Output Power Stroke tow?
Ford currently lists up to 23,000 pounds of maximum available towing on the 2027 F-250 XL with the High-Output Power Stroke when properly configured. Other F-250 configurations vary.
Does the High-Output Power Stroke have an exhaust brake?
Yes. Ford specifically lists diesel engine exhaust braking with the 2027 High-Output Power Stroke.
Is the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke B20 compatible?
Ford identifies the engine as the 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel B20 engine.
Is the High-Output Power Stroke better than the 7.3L gas V8?
It is substantially more powerful in torque output, but that does not automatically make it the better choice for every owner. Buyers who do not routinely tow extreme loads may prefer the 7.3L gas V8. Research the 7.3L V8 .
Is the High-Output Power Stroke good for fifth-wheel towing?
Yes. Its 1,200 lb-ft of torque makes it particularly well suited to heavy fifth-wheel and gooseneck towing, but the truck's payload, axle, SRW/DRW configuration and hitch rating still determine actual capability.
Should I get an F-250, F-350 or F-450 with the High-Output diesel?
Choose from the trailer backward. An F-250 may fit many heavy-duty applications, while heavier trailers and higher pin weights may justify F-350 or F-450 capability.
Where can I buy a 2027 High-Output Power Stroke Super Duty near Kansas City?
Chuck Anderson Ford in Excelsior Springs, Missouri serves diesel Super Duty shoppers from Liberty, Kearney, Lawson, Smithville, Richmond, North Kansas City, Kansas City and surrounding communities.
Power Stroke Super Duty Near Kansas City
Tell Us What You Are Towing
Choosing a High-Output diesel is easy. Choosing the correct truck around that engine takes more thought.
Tell Chuck Anderson Ford the loaded trailer weight, expected pin or tongue weight, passenger load, bed cargo and how often you expect to tow.
From there, we can help narrow the search between F-250, F-350 and F-450, SRW and DRW, cab and wheelbase configurations, trim levels and towing equipment.
Chuck Anderson Ford
1910 W Jesse James Road
Excelsior Springs, MO 64024
Sales: 816-648-6419
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6.7L High-Output Power Stroke
1,200 LB-FT Is Impressive. The Right Truck Is More Important.
The 2027 High-Output Power Stroke gives Super Duty buyers 500 horsepower, 1,200 lb-ft of low-rpm torque, diesel exhaust braking and access to the highest towing capability in the Super Duty lineup. But the engine is only one part of the equation. Start with the loaded trailer, choose the right F-250, F-350 or F-450 platform, verify payload and axle requirements, then put the High-Output Power Stroke to work where its capability matters.
2027 Ford Super Duty 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke specifications, horsepower, torque, towing capacity, payload, engine availability, trim availability, drivetrain, axle ratios, SRW/DRW configurations, equipment, pricing and availability are based on current Ford model information and are subject to change. Maximum towing figures represent properly configured vehicles and do not apply to every Super Duty equipped with the High-Output Power Stroke. Actual towing and payload capability depend on model, cab, bed, wheelbase, drivetrain, axle, tires, SRW/DRW configuration, hitch equipment, passengers, cargo and accessories. Always verify Ford towing information, certification labels and specifications for the exact truck before purchase or towing.