Used 2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Platinum for sale 

Available in 6 trims, the F 350 as compared to the little brother(350) only sports a single-engine option with a Dually configuration and an 8ft bed. The XL variant shall satisfy most of the working-class people's needs but if you want a luxury studio apartment on wheels then the Platinum or the Limited trim will make you feel right at home.

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The XL variant shall satisfy your hauling needs and if you want the extra pizzazz and panache in the interior then you should go for the King Ranch trim which offers enough goodies while also keeping the price in check. The extra plush leather seating shall make the ride posh but will make your pocket equally light.

Being the best in class has its perks and being on the top of the priority list of people happens to be one of them. The Ford enjoys the top spot and being an unusually large truck it also happens to be one of the few 1.5-tonne trucks available to the consumers. The competition expands to the tonne realm too just because of the lack of 1.5 trucks. Going on pure towing prowess each truck holds its own and offers something that the others don't.

What is the 2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel's 0-60 mph Acceleration Performance?

Judging a truck's ability to race to 60 mph might seem futile at first but it certainly does help in planning overtaking maneuvers on the highway. With such monstrosities roaming on the streets it's natural to assume that the sheer size and weight may act as an antagonist to the real hero speed. It takes 8 seconds to reach 60 mph from standstill while the quarter-mile is covered in 16.1 seconds.

The 8s time on the clock may not be the most jaw-dropping but keeping in mind it does better than the other 1.5-tonne only adds to its accolades. The Sierra is the fastest in the quarter-mile while the RAM 4500 is as slowest as it gets.

What is the 2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel's Braking Performance?

The humongous size of the behemoth makes it hard to brake when it gains momentum. This translates to a longer braking distance and a need for sturdy hands on the wheels. The large 15.4-inch front and 15.7-inch rear brake rotors aid in braking this monstrous 8,260 lbs truck with a braking distance of 135 feet.

The Sierra 3500HD is the lightest truck here and yet weighs over 6,500 lbs and hence also has the shortest stopping distance of 132 feet. The RAM weighs a bit more than that and also uses larger brakes, but it is the Ford F-450 that surprises us the most with its braking performance.

Has the Ride and Handling of the 2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel improved?

The ride might be a little numb and non-responsive but on the plus side, you'll get an eagle-eye view of the whole road thanks to its height. A ride befitting a king at least by its size this truck is surprisingly comfortable and inviting for a long ride. The steering response leaves much to be desired and the braking seems stiff too. For a truck with the price tag of a Corvette the Ride and handling aspect maybe the only thing that may be disappointing if we are being extremely picky

For the average Joe, the ride and handling are surprisingly comfortable for a lugger but urban mobility is severely restricted due to its size. Overtaking maneuvers need to be planned in advance due to the long acceleration time and the 22 feet length of the truck does not make it easy to overtake. For what it's worth, this is for the countryside haulers and luggers who rarely make it past the suburbs. If you're planning to use this in the city you're going to have a hard time.

What is the Towing and Payload Capacity of the 2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel?

The defining trait is the deciding factor whilst buying a truck it all boils down to this section because at the end of the day no one wants to buy a truck that can't lug and get the job done. The Ford F-450’s 21,000 lbs towing capacity is more than what most buyers would ever need while the payload capacity is also huge at 7,630 lbs.

If you think the F-450 is a monster at hauling, have a look at the RAM 4500 which can tow even more weight of around 24,650 lbs while the Sierra has a monstrous payload capacity of over 10,000 lbs. The RAM and the Ford have similar payload capacities while the Ford and the GMC have similar towing capacities.

The EPA does not rate heavy-duty trucks as they are anything but efficient but the F-450 lives up with the reputation of Ford making efficient trucks as it returned a combined fuel economy of 13 miles per gallon on our test run. With a pretty large 48-gallon gas tank, one can expect to drive this monstrosity for over 500 miles on a tank full of gas.

The RAM 4500 and the Sierra 3500 might have similar fuel efficiency but the RAM 4500 hides a ginormous 74-gallon gas tank which helps it achieve over 1,200 miles of highway driving range which is unheard of in any other vehicle for most buyers.

The plush interiors grace its rider with a feeling of opulence and royalty while entering the cabin. This feeling is maintained throughout the 6 seater cabin. There's no lack of interior space in this cabin, the rear is as comfortable as the front seating. The retractable steps on a few models also aid in the entry and exit from the truck.

The F 450 is a class leader in almost all of the parameters in the above-mentioned table. Offering the roomiest of cabins the 22x8 dually does know how to spoil its handler. The rear seating is also class-leading and offers more legroom than its competitors' front legroom. Now that is something you don't see every day.

The king of the road also looks like one, finesse, class, and power, all combined in one is what takes to be a royal. Opulence-inducing, aesthetically pleasing, the Ford F-450 is kind of like a hard worker that even after achieving success hasn't lost touch with its roots. Intimidating, daunting, and bold the Ford engineers gave the F-450 everything they had. Largest wheelbase check, the segment leader in length, width, and height check, biggest ground clearance. With the contenders to the throne falling short, the F-450 tightens its reign on the crown.

There is no doubt in guessing that the Ford F-450 is the largest in all aspects with nobody coming even close to it in terms of dimensions. The RAM 4500 has the shortest wheelbase and is also the narrowest amongst the three while the Sierra is the lightest and has the lowest height.

No points for guessing that neither of the government or private crash testing agencies has tested the Ford F-450, with the obvious reason being very low sales volume and high prices of the vehicle. Nonetheless, Ford does not compromise in terms of safety and the F-450 isn’t the one that would either. It comes loaded with a long list of safety features and a highlight of them is listed below.

• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags, Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Safety Canopy System Curtain 1st and 2nd Row Airbags
• Driveline Traction Control
• Side Impact Beams
• Ford Mykey System
• Back-Up Camera
• SOS Post Crash Alert System

2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel vs Ram 4500

The chariot on wheels overpowers the Ram in almost every aspect and does so with class. The Ram has outdated interiors and tech that won't please someone dropping north of 50k on a vehicle. The 4500 may make up for it in the towing department but the sheer size and the not so pleasing

2017 Ford F-450 SuperDuty Crew Cab Diesel vs GMC Sierra 3500 HD

The tonne trucks are barely a match for the behemoth. Rivaling its towing capacity all thanks to the Duramax engine the GMC gives F 450 stiff competition but in the end, is triumphed by the monstrosity called the Ford F-450.

The Ford F 450 is a big truck no doubt but it is also a niche truck that does not cater to a large demographic. With its weight and size, an F 350 can be configured to have better payload capacity than its dual big brother. With severely compromised urban maneuverability and a niche set of skills, the F-450 is not a car that a silly sally would dilly dally in. The average Joe would afford this if he only has the dough, if not we suggest going with its foes.