Picking the right truck for tough jobs can make or break your workday. If you’re looking for your next heavy-duty truck, you’ll want to consider the 2025 Ford F-450 and Ram 4500. We’ll dig into these workhorses and compare their muscle, interiors, and safety features to help you decide which fits your needs.
The 2025 Ford F-450
Ford’s line of Super Duty work trucks delivers great power and durability, and the 2025 F-450 is no exception. It’s got powerful engine options, excellent towing capabilities, stylish interior features, and plenty of safety options. Let’s go into more detail.
Performance and Engine Power
The 2025 Ford F-450 draws strength from its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbo-diesel engine that outputs 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque. If you need more power, you can upgrade to a high-output engine that generates 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque.
Ford pairs both engines with a 10-speed TorqShift transmission. Its wide gear range shines in all situations — from slow crawls to highway speeds. Combined with the high-output engine, an F-450 can tow 40,000 pounds with a gooseneck setup and carry 8,000 pounds in the bed.
Interior Features and Comfort
The 2025 Ford F-450 balances work needs and comfort inside. You can choose between the Regular Cab, Crew Cab, and SuperCab. The Regular Cab offers seating for three, and the SuperCab has room for six. If you need maximum cargo space and seating for six, go for the Crew Cab. Seating materials range from sturdy cloth in basic trims to leather in upscale versions.
Tech options include an 8-inch touch screen on lower trims or a 12-inch display on higher models. Both support Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. If you’re looking for premium amenities, the highest trims add heated and cooled seats, a Bang & Olufsen premium audio system, and dual-zone climate control.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
With options from Ford Co-Pilot360, the 2025 F-450 is a standout when it comes to safety. The F-450 offers add-ons such as automatic emergency braking, lane departure alert, blind-spot monitoring, and adaptive cruise control. These systems work together to help avoid crashes and cut down on driver fatigue.
The truck’s towing-specific safety gadgets, such as a 360-degree trailer camera, trailer reverse guidance, and trailer sway control, distinguish the F-450 from the pack. These features take the headache out of complex towing moves, regardless of your skill level.
The 2025 Ram 4500
The 2025 Ram 4500 pickup jumps into the heavy-duty truck fight with some solid stats. You get impressive engine choices and towing capacity. There are plenty of standard safety and tech features, and you can always add more with Ram’s available packages. Next, we’ll look deeper at the Ram 4500’s features.
Performance and Engine Power
The 2025 Ram 4500 runs on a 6.4-liter Cummins turbo-diesel I-6 engine that generates 375 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque. Your other option is a more powerful 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel engine that pumps out 360 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of torque. These engines are paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
While it doesn’t quite match the top-end Ford F-450 output, the Ram still delivers all the muscle you need for most heavy-duty tasks. The 6.4-liter engine can haul up to 21,240 pounds, and the 6.7-liter engine can pull 29,440 pounds. These numbers are a bit shy of the F-450’s max capacity, but the Ram still lands among the top performers in its class.
Interior Features and Comfort
The 2025 Ram 4500 has a practical and modern cabin. You have the choice between the Regular cab and the Crew Cab, which can seat up to six people. The seats come trimmed in either durable cloth or heavy-duty vinyl.
This pickup is full of great tech features, similar to the F-450. You’ll get Uconnect 5 with a standard 8.4-inch center touch screen, or you can upgrade to a 12-inch display. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto come standard.
Safety and Driver-Assistance Features
All Ram 4500s include forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, and trailer sway control as standard equipment. You can add extra safety features, including parking sensors, a backup camera, and lane departure warning. There are also additional towing packages that include a trailer brake controller.
Head-To-Head: Comparing the Ram 4500 vs. F-450
Both trucks offer great options for heavy-duty work. The main difference is that the Ram 4500 is slightly more geared toward driver comfort than the Ford F-450. The Ram is a good fit for long drives since it comes with great standard tech, driver-assistance, and comfort features. However, if you’re looking for a work truck that can handle the biggest jobs, you’ll want to choose the F-450. Its towing features and power are a step above what the Ram can deliver.
Experience the 2025 Ford F-450 at John Kennedy Ford Pottstown
The 2025 Ford F-450 dominates the heavy-duty segment with its towing capabilities, powerful engines, and towing innovations. If you’d like to learn more, we invite you to browse our inventory of new F-450s and visit our dealership in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, for a test-drive. Nothing beats seeing this workhorse in person. Our team can help you find the perfect truck for your job demands. Contact us today to schedule a visit.
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