Truck Trends' Best In Class 2007 Best Power Puller

We've been doing our Best In Class Awards for six years now and based on the positive feedback, it has a lot of good buying information. Where else can you get such a comprehensive set of specifications all in one place, where you can instantly compare those specs, head-to-head, with their direct competitors? We've tapped into our vast driving experience with each one of these vehicles and made our selection based on the most significant criteria. Admittedly, we tend to lean toward bigger engines, larger towing capacities, and stronger bang-for-the-buck readings, so we don't expect our priorities to be an identical match to yours. That's why (in the past) we've listed all available chart information--fuel economy, passenger seating, and optional engine costs--on every vehicle.

Of course, getting that information often changes as fast as the information itself.

All pricing information presented here is from the most current edition of the 2007 Edition of the "Kelley Blue Book New Car Price Manual."

Best Power Puller

F-450 Super Duty
This year, federal regulations have made it law that low-sulfur fuel is to be used throughout all 50 states. As a consequence, all three big diesel pickup trucks have hundreds (if not thousands) of dollars of extra sensors, electronics, particulate filters, high-tech after-burners, and custom-designed exhaust systems to accommodate the new emission standards. Big power pullers are going to be a bit more expensive for a while, or at least until new technology is discovered. In the meantime, for those who need the biggest fully loaded truck available, a $50,000 4x4 crew-cab dualie won't be that unusual. Even though it's the most expensive of the group, the new F-450 Super Duty wins the category hands-down"it's rated to tow a fifth-wheel trailer weighing 24,000 pounds and the new Power Stroke diesel engine has twin turbos. That's the king in our book.