Axle buildups are part and parcel on the tech side of Four Wheeler but we've never covered the particular needs of a truck that tows a lot. We decided to subject an old buddy to some tests and ...

A dependable, reliable, and much larger truck purchased for the intent of trailering vehicles is affectionately referred to as a tow pig. It's one of those phrases that comes with respect, because in ...

In 1987 (one year after I was born), my grandparents took delivery of this F-250 from Towne Ford of Redwood City, California.

The F-250's engine is slightly de-tuned for longevity, and the revs stay a little lower with a 3.73 rear end as opposed to the Raptor's 4.10. But even though the Raptor has more power, the heavy duty ...

Diesel 2011 F-450 XLT 4×4 Crew Cab Long Wheelbase Dual Rear Wheel — Towing 24,000 pounds After towing the 9,900-pound trailer, we hopped in for a ride along in the mighty F-450 pickup with a ...

If you need more capability than that F-150 you are driving, the next step is the Super Duty line of trucks from Ford. The F-250 is bigger, more capable and ready to work. In recent years, the Super ...

Engine power is one thing, but brakes are what keep you safe when dealing with a heavy load. On the Super Duty, we have ventilated discs on all four wheels, 13.66 inches in size, front and rear. They ...

The first time I ever tried towing, it was behind the wheel of an underpowered, 1990s-era Dodge Ram 1500 conversion van connected to a massive flatbed contractor’s trailer lacking proper brake and ...