Weber Ford • Granite City • Greater St. Louis
The 2026 Ford F-450 pickup lineup includes XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Compare the required truck-and-trailer configuration first, then choose the cabin and convenience equipment you want. This guide covers pickups; Weber Ford can also discuss separate chassis-cab and commercial-body needs in the St. Louis area.
The F-450 pickup uses a dual-rear-wheel layout and diesel power. Ford lists a standard 6.7L Power Stroke V8 turbo diesel and an available high-output 6.7L version. Cab availability depends on trim, so decide how many people will regularly travel in the truck.
An F-450 chassis cab intended for a service body or flatbed is a separate configuration. Its completed body, weight and equipment need their own review. Use the Commercial Ford Center when the job calls for an upfit rather than a factory pickup box.
These are useful model-level highlights from Ford’s 2026 trim pages. Confirm the actual window sticker for included packages, seat configuration and options; this comparison is not a statement that every trim is in local stock.
XL provides an eight-inch center display with SYNC 4. Ford lists Regular Cab and Crew Cab choices with an eight-foot bed. Start here when the required cab, diesel and towing setup are your main priorities.
Check mirror adjustment, steps, seating and any convenience packages on the actual XL. Compare the complete equipment and proposal with an XLT before deciding which better fits the time you spend driving.
XLT highlights include a trailer brake controller, rear-view camera and SYNC 4. Its available XLT Premium Package adds features including heated front seats, power-folding PowerScope mirrors and a 12-inch center display.
Ask which features come with the selected truck and which depend on that package. An XLT with added equipment can be a different comparison from a base XLT carrying the same badge.
Lariat highlights include ActiveX seating material, a 12-inch SYNC 4 center display, PowerScope trailer-tow mirrors, a 360-degree camera and an eight-speaker B&O sound system.
Try the seat adjustment and camera views. The available Lariat Premium Package includes additional towing-assistance and convenience features, so compare its actual contents with the equipment you need.
King Ranch highlights include heated and ventilated front Kingsville Antique Affect leather seats, a 12-inch SYNC 4 display and a 14-speaker B&O Unleashed system. It also offers the distinctive King Ranch interior and exterior treatment.
Compare seat comfort and the installed convenience equipment with Lariat and Platinum. The cabin’s styling does not establish the towing rating of a particular truck.
Platinum highlights include leather seating surfaces, power-deployable running boards and memory PowerScope mirrors. Ford lists Crew Cab for this trim.
The available Platinum Plus Package adds equipment such as a Smoked Truffle interior, quilted leather seating, Max Recline front seats and the high-output diesel. Confirm the complete package on the window sticker rather than assuming every Platinum includes it.
Compare two trucks with the same intended cab, drive system and towing requirements. Then look at the equipment you use repeatedly: mirrors, camera views, seat adjustment and controls. A trim upgrade is useful when it adds the features you actually need.
Ask for the installed-package list and written vehicle proposal for each candidate. A lower starting trim with several options can differ substantially from an unoptioned example, so the trim label alone is an incomplete price comparison.
Lariat is a useful comparison point for shoppers seeking more cabin equipment while retaining flexibility in options. King Ranch adds a particular leather and styling treatment; Platinum emphasizes a different premium finish and convenience package.
Try the actual seats and entry steps, then compare visibility, camera operation and storage. If more than one driver uses the truck, demonstrate the installed memory and adjustment features. Choose between matched working configurations so the interior decision does not hide a capability difference.
The high-output engine is an equipment choice, not permission to apply the highest advertised tow rating to every F-450. Cab, drivetrain, axle information, packages, passengers and added equipment still affect the truck-and-trailer comparison.
Ford’s available 40,000-pound gooseneck maximum is specifically associated with a properly equipped F-450 XL Regular Cab 4×2 DRW, the high-output diesel and the required high-capacity gooseneck package. It is not a blanket rating for Crew Cab or premium-trim pickups. Use Ford’s 2026 Super Duty towing guide for the applicable configuration.
Provide the loaded trailer weight and its tongue or pin load, plus the passengers, cargo and equipment carried in the truck. Check the actual vehicle’s loading and certification labels, axle limits and applicable towing information.
Review the installed hitch, mounting, electrical connection, brake controller and physical clearance. A hitch-prep package is not the same as a complete hitch installation for every trailer. Ask what is fitted and what work remains before delivery.
For a towing-focused comparison, the 2026 F-350 guide may also be useful. Some F-350 configurations can offer greater payload than some F-450 configurations; model numbering does not rank every capability measure.
Check rear-fender width, mirror clearance and the full vehicle’s length against your normal parking and storage areas. A vehicle can meet the trailer’s requirements while presenting a separate access issue at home or a job site.
Discuss all six road tires, excluding the spare, in the maintenance plan. Inspect inner as well as outer rear tires and follow the specified loading and inflation guidance. Ask the Service Center about the actual truck’s maintenance needs.
Use our single-rear-wheel versus dually guide for the broader layout comparison, while keeping the F-450 pickup’s own specifications in view.
Send Weber Ford the configuration and features that would change your decision.
The pickup lineup is XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum. Available packages add equipment within the trim lineup.
It compares factory pickups. A chassis cab with a separate commercial body requires a completed-vehicle review through the Commercial Ford Center.
No. Ford lists the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and available high-output diesel for the 2026 F-450 pickup. Chassis-cab engine choices are a separate question.
No. Platinum Plus is an available package. Review the selected truck’s window sticker for the package and its included equipment.
No. Ford’s available maximum is a specifically equipped XL Regular Cab 4×2 DRW gooseneck configuration with the high-output diesel and required package. Other configurations have different limits.
No. Compare actual configurations and labels. Engine, cab and equipment affect payload, and the F-450 does not lead every F-350 build in every rating.
Contact the Granite City team about the actual F-450 vehicles available. Share your required configuration and desired features before arranging a demonstration.
Contact Weber Ford at 3465 Progress Parkway, Granite City, IL 62040, or call 618-452-5400. Bring your load requirements and preferred equipment so the team can help you compare actual F-450 pickups or direct a separate commercial-body inquiry.
