--- title: "Watch a Cybertruck Pull a Helpless Ford F-150 Up a Hill" description: "In a video uploaded to Twitter on Sunday by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a Cybertruck effortlessly pulls a Ford F-150 pickup going the other way — and uphill." date: "2019-11-25" modified: "2019-11-25" authors: - name: "Victor Tangermann" job_title: "Senior Editor" link: "https://futurism.com/authors/victor" url: "https://futurism.com/the-byte/cybertruck-pull-ford-f-150-uphill" categories: - "Advanced Transport" tags: - "cybertruck" - "elon musk" - "tesla" - "the digest" --- # Watch a Cybertruck Pull a Helpless Ford F-150 Up a Hill ![In a video uploaded to Twitter on Sunday by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a Cybertruck effortlessly pulls a Ford F-150 pickup going the other way — and uphill.]() *\Image: Tesla\* ## Tow to Tow Last week, Tesla [announced]() its long-awaited "Cybertruck" at an event in Los Angeles. While the truck drew some [ridicule]() on the internet for its unusual shape and [glitchy reveal](), the vehicle does pack some serious power. Maybe you have to see it to believe it: In a video Tweeted Sunday by Tesla CEO Elon Musk, a Cybertruck can be seen effortlessly pulling a tethered Ford F-150 pickup uphill as it tries to escape. It's an impressive feat that's bound to raise some eyebrows, especially considering the fact that Ford's F-Series have been America's [best selling trucks]() for [42 years](). https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1198751258384818176 ## Spin Out The tires on the F-150 spins out almost immediately, succumbing to the electric pickup's raw power — or superior traction. It's unclear what kind of tires were used in the test. That's more or less in line with the advertised towing capacities of each truck. The Cybertruck will be able to tow more than 14,000 pounds according to Tesla. A top-of-the-line 2020 F-150 can tow only up to [13,200](). **READ MORE:** [Elon Musk again tries to impress with his Cybertruck — this time without a sledgehammer]() \[*NBC News*\] **More on the Cybertruck:** *[Elon Musk: Yes, You Will Be Able to Buy Tesla’s Cyberquad ATV]()* ## Author I've been at Futurism since 2017, where my role has evolved to encompass design, writing, and increasingly editing. I've always been fascinated by space exploration and advanced transportation, which I've leaned into by interviewing luminaries in those fields while closely following the dimensions of policy and regulation that allow next-generation projects to succeed -- or, sometimes, to fail. I'm also keenly interested in the effects of generative AI on society, policies, and democratic institutions, as well as clean energy, physics and biology, and the vagaries of tech leadership. My work for Futurism has been cited by publications including Ars Technica, Gizmodo, PC Magazine, Jalopnik, Fox News, and the New York Post. I spent my childhood living in locations including Manila, the Philippines, and Geneva, Switzerland, attended McGill University, and now live in Toronto, Canada. Before Futurism I worked at AskMen and a small photography studio. In my free time, I'm an avid gardener, foodie, and craft beer lover, as well as a maker of artisanal hot pepper sauces. I have a magnificent dog named Freida. ### Author social links [Bluesky]()