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The 2007 Ford F-350 defines bigness. But the brute-factor increases when the truck is equipped with dual rear wheels (aka the F-350 dually). This is just one enormous vehicle, so its not surprising that this truck can haul. When properly equipped, the F-350 with the 6.0-liter Power Stroke diesel engine (which debuted in 2003) can tow as much as 15,000 pounds with a conventional hitch. Put another way, the F-350 Super Duty a designation for trucks over 8,500 pounds is best in class for maximum payload (5800 pounds) and for maximum towing capability (19,200 pounds). The diesel engine, now emissions compliant in all 50 states, provides 570 pounds-feet of torque at 2000 rpm and 325 horsepower at 3300 rpm.
MSRP of the F-350 dually Crew Cab XLT is $36,940. Opt for the 6.0-liter V8 diesel engine and the price tag jumps $4,950. For those wanting a real workhouse engine, this diesel is an able qualifier. Of course, the new 6.4-liter Power Stoke V8 diesel engine that will be available on 2008 model year Super Duty trucks will pump up the power quotient: 350 horsepower at 3000 rpm and 650 pounds-feet of torque at 2000 rpm. In the meantime, the 2007 diesel engine and truck are a good combination. The standard equipment list for the 2007 F-350 includes steel wheels, 60/40 flex-fold rear bench seat, front tow hooks, cruise control, cargo box light, four-wheel anti-lock brake system, 38-gallon fuel tank, and trailer towing package.
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