Kunes Auto Group Guide to the 2026 Ford F-750SD

If you’re shopping in the Class 7 space, the 2026 Ford F-750 Super Duty is Ford’s no-nonsense answer to the question, “What happens when the job is bigger than a pickup?” Built for relentless duty cycles and designed with upfitters in mind, the F-750SD is a favorite for contractors, municipalities, tow operators, haulers, and any business that needs a truck that shows up ready to work—every single day.

Here’s a closer look at what makes the 2026 F-750SD one of the most practical heavy-duty commercial platforms on the road, and why it’s a strong fit for fleets across the Midwest and beyond.

The F-750SD sits at the top of Ford’s medium-duty lineup. This isn’t a lifestyle truck; it’s a chassis engineered for vocational life. Whether your operation needs a dump body, rollback tow rig, box truck, stake bed, crane truck, flatbed, or a highly specialized build, the F-750SD is meant to be the starting point.

Ford’s approach for 2026 stays consistent with what commercial customers want most: a straight, clean frame with the flexibility to accept nearly any body configuration. Multiple wheelbases and cab styles make it easier to match truck layout to the job instead of forcing you into a compromise.

At the heart of the 2026 F-750SD is Ford’s proven 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel. It’s built to live under load, deliver strong low-end torque, and stay dependable over long service lives—exactly the traits fleet owners expect in this class.

One of the biggest advantages for 2026 is that the diesel can be ordered in different power ratings. That gives businesses a real benefit: you don’t have to overbuy horsepower if your routes are mostly urban delivery, but you can step up output if you’re pulling heavy trailers, running PTO-driven equipment, or tackling steep grades daily.

Every diesel-powered F-750SD pairs with Ford’s heavy-duty 10-speed automatic transmission. In real-world terms, that means smoother shifts under load, more confidence on hills, and better control for stop-and-go vocational driving. It’s also built to work nicely with modern upfit integration, making it a smart long-term platform choice.

The F-750SD is designed to carry big weight and handle big jobs while staying right in the sweet spot between medium-duty convenience and heavy-duty strength. With diesel configurations reaching up to the high end of Class 7 GVWR territory, it’s ideal for fleets that need major payload and towing capacity without stepping all the way into Class 8 complexity.

Because Ford offers a broad set of configurations, you can tailor the truck for:

• payload priorities
• axle and gearing needs
• body-weight allowances
• route type (city, highway, mixed)
• compliance and licensing considerations

That spec-ability is what makes the F-750SD so valuable: you can build it precisely for your business rather than settling for a one-size-fits-all solution.

If your truck is only half the equation and the body or equipment is the other half, the F-750SD is one of the easiest platforms to build on. Ford continues to focus on upfit readiness for 2026, including:

• straight-frame chassis layout
• easy access to rails and mounting zones
• factory wiring and pass-through provisions
• PTO-compatible powertrain setups
• multiple cab configurations to fit the build

In short: this is a truck that expects to become a tool for your trade.

Driver confidence, accident prevention, and reduced downtime matter more than ever. The 2026 F-750SD brings smart safety and driver-assist options to the medium-duty world, helping fleets protect drivers and vehicles alike.

Depending on how you equip your truck, available systems can include:

• traction support for slippery or loose job sites
• lane-awareness alerts for highway routes
• forward-collision monitoring and braking assistance
• automatic high-beam lighting for night visibility
• adaptive cruise features in certain brake setups

These tools don’t replace good drivers—but they can help prevent the kind of small mistakes that turn into big costs.

Let’s be honest: no one buys an F-750SD because they want a plush ride. But comfort still matters when your team spends long shifts behind the wheel.

Ford makes that daily experience better with:

• stable, planted road manners under load
• strong low-speed control for tight job sites
• smart interior layout for quick, glove-friendly operation
• available braking setups that match heavy vocational demands

The result is a truck that still feels like a workhorse—just one that’s easier to live with hour after hour.

When you step back, the 2026 Ford F-750SD delivers what commercial customers need most:

• Proven diesel durability for long service life
• Configurable power and chassis options to match your job
• High Class 7 capability without moving into Class 8 overhead
• Upfit-first engineering that saves time and cost
• Fleet-friendly safety tech that supports drivers and reduces risk

It’s the kind of truck that earns its place in your operation by being dependable, adaptable, and built for the long haul.

At Kunes Auto Group, we work with businesses every day that depend on medium-duty trucks to stay productive and profitable. Whether you’re ordering a single chassis for a custom build or planning a multi-truck fleet purchase, our commercial team is here to help you:

• pick the right cab, wheelbase, and GVWR
• spec diesel output to your workload
• coordinate vocational upfits
• explore commercial financing and fleet incentives

If your next job needs a truck that doesn’t blink at hard work, the 2026 Ford F-750SD is ready.