The 2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2WD full-sized pickup truck is a workhorse that is actually one of the toughest trucks on the planet today. The F-250 underwent an extensive redesign in 2008 and the 2009 is a direct carryover. Along with your choice of bed lengths and cabin styles, unlinke the Cadillac Escalade EXT, you can opt between 3 different powertrain setups. The base engine for the F-250 is a 5.4L 300hp V8 that cranks out 365 lb-ft of torque at 3750 rpm when coupled to its 6-speed manual transmission. There is also a 5-speed TorqShift auto transmission available optionally. If you need more power, step it up a notch to the 6.8L 362hp 457 lb-ft V10 with the 5-speed TorqShift as the only option. Additionally, you can opt for the towing-hauling monster diesel engine, a 6.4L 350hp Power Stroke Diesel that blasts out a whopping 650 lb-ft of torque at only 2000 rpm. This turbocharged behemoth is billed as the most powerful Ford engine ever manufactured.

The 2009 F-250 Super Duty has a payload rating of 3120 pounds and a maximum towing capacity of 12,5000 pounds. If you equip the truck with a fifth wheel hitch, the towing max goes up to 16,400 pounds. The six trim levels available for the F-250 SD are called the XL, XLT, FX4, Lariat, King Ranch and the Harley Davidson. Standard Cabs, SuperCabs and Crew Cabs are available as well. While the Standard Cab models come only with an eight-foot bed, the other cab styles have the option of a 6-foot 9-inch bed.

MSRPs start at $26,260 for the Ford F-250 Super Duty pickups and can go up considerably from there depending on the options selected. Ford cares about your safety and offers an impressive list of standard safety features including 4-wheel ABS braking, front airbags for both the driver and passenger with a switch for deactivation, height-adjust "D-ring" safety belts, the BeltMinder seat belt nudging system and child safety tethers on passenger seats. Additionally, Ford has equipped the F-250 pickups with the SOS system for post-crash alerts. When activated, the doors automatically unlock, the horn sounds and the flasher lights are engaged. This system is activated whenever the airbags deploy.

With its 137-inch wheelbase, the Ford F-250 SD 2WD is a large unit that means business. It is also a looker. Stylish toughness combined with practical ability to deliver an effective driving experience that is able to perform even the most strenuous of duties. Ford trucks are the best-selling trucks in America for 17 years running. The 2009 Ford F-250 Super Duty 2WD has everything you need and then some to get your job done - and look good doing it.