Which heavy-duty truck can better handle your workday, the 2023 Ford Super Duty or GMC Sierra HD? Our comparison guide takes each of these heavy-duty pickups to task.
Biggest Powertrains: 2023 Ford Super Duty
Although Ford hasn’t announced the official output figures for its Super Duty engines, we fully expect these trucks to deliver best-in-class power. The previous Super Duty could tow up to 37,000 pounds, so we also expect these redesigned trucks to meet or exceed this figure. The 2023 Ford Super Duty offers three engine options:
- 6.8L V8 gas engine
- 7.2L V8 gas engine
- 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine
- High-output 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 diesel engine
Of course, the 2023 GMC Sierra HD is also pretty powerful, if not quite as powerful as the Super Duty. Depending on configuration and equipment, these heavy-duty trucks can tow up to 35,500 pounds. There are two Sierra HD engine options:
- Standard 6.6L V8 gas engine (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) + six-speed automatic transmission
- Optional Duramax 6.6L V8 diesel engine (448 hp, 910 lb-ft) + 10-speed automatic
Modern Comforts: 2023 Ford Super Duty
The Super Duty has a bit of an edge here, thanks to its newly available Max Recline Seats. They fold almost flat, so you can take a comfy siesta at rest stops or on your lunch break. And this heavy-duty pickup is also big on luxury, with available features that include leather upholstery and heated and ventilated front seats.
Like the Super Duty, the GMC Sierra HD is available with one of three roomy cabin options: regular, extended, or crew. Both trucks also offer a range of trim models, so you can achieve the level of luxury you like. The Sierra HD is also available with lots of upscale comforts, such as leather upholstery and heated seats.
Infotainment: It’s a Tie!
Both of these heavy-duty trucks include standard touchscreen infotainment systems, along with important smartphone integration technology, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. And you can also find upgrades — like a wireless smartphone charging pad or premium audio systems — on either pickup truck.
Work Gear: 2023 Ford Super Duty
The Super Duty offers features you won’t find anywhere else, including an onboard scale that estimates how much weight is in your cargo bed and a tailgate-down camera that helps you hitch a fifth-wheel or gooseneck trailer. Here’s a look at some of the new features the redesigned Super Duty now offers:
- Pro Power Onboard station
- Onboard scales with Smart Hitch
- 360-degree trailer camera system
- Blind-spot monitoring for fifth-wheel and gooseneck trailers
- Tailgate down camera and tailgate down reverse sensing system
- Intelligent adaptive cruise control with stop-and-go and lane centering
- Pro Trailer Hitch Assist
- Trailer navigation system
Meanwhile, the GMC Sierra HD offers the usual array of driver safety aids, including blind-spot monitoring, though none of them come standard. Like the Ford Super Duty, the Sierra HD also offers a variety of trailer camera options, helping you transport your equipment as safely as possible.
Your New Heavy-Duty Truck
In the end, we think the 2023 Ford Super Duty has much more of what you want in a heavy-duty truck. Not only will it likely offer best-in-class power and towing capabilities, but this pickup also delivers the kind of rugged style, work-friendly tech features, and luxury options that you won’t want to miss.