Overview
Part of the fullsize pickup truck segment, the 2012 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Diesel Crew Cab has no direct competitors. However, some indirect potential rivals include the Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Diesel Crew Cab, the RAM 3500 Diesel Crew Cab, and the GMC Sierra 3500HD diesel Crew Cab. A base price of MSRP $49,395 gets you a 6.7L Turbo Diesel V8 engine and a 6-speed automatic transmission. Despite the price going up to $63,845, this single powertrain is found in all 4 trims. This engine produces 400 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of torque, achieving a 0-60 of 8.3 seconds, and is offered as a dual-rear-wheel 4-wheel drive system. The SuperDuty Diesel Crew Cab offers a single 8-feet cargo bed with a payload capacity of 5,880 pounds. It also offers a healthy towing capacity of 18,500 pounds.