Ford, Chevy, & RAM Truck Towing Capacity

Compare Towing Capacities Between Top Truck Brands in Green Bay

Ready to start towing at top numbers with a heavy-duty truck that gets the job done around Oconto? First, you likely want to know which of the several popular truck brands on the market have which towing capacities. The "Big Three" truck brands: Chevy, Ford, and Ram, are the top counterparts in this competition, and the team here at Village Auto would love to help you make the perfect decision for your towing needs by comparing their abilities. Once you've made up your mind, you can start shopping our large selection of pre-owned trucks from all of these brands near Appleton.

Ford F-Series

The Ford F-Series consists of the entry-level heavy-duty Ford F-150. This model is known for its versatility for daily driving scenarios and holding its own when it comes to towing and hauling. You'll find that at its minimum, the F-150 can tow 9,000-pounds and carry 2,020-pounds in the bed. With rear-wheel drive, the EcoBoost® gas engine, and the maximum trailer tow package, it can tug up to 14,000-pounds. Utilizing fifth-wheel towing with the F-150 is not recommended. However, with one of the Ford Super Duty models (F-250, F-350), you can utilize fifth-wheel towing and get a capacity of up to 37,000-pounds when paired with the V8 gas engine. Pull behind towing for these models is 24,200-pounds.

Chevy Silverado Trucks

The entry-level heavy-duty Chevy is known as the Chevy Silverado 1500 and easily tows up to 13,300-pounds at its max with the V8 gas engine. Again, this entry-level heavy-duty model is not recommended for fifth-wheel towing. Upgrade to the Chevy Silverado HD lineup (consisting of the 2500 and 3500) for more power. With the diesel engine configuration, you can to up to 36,000-pounds with fifth-wheel towing. Those who opt for the gas engine configuration will enjoy a maximum of 17,400-pounds of towing grit.

Ram Trucks

Often dubbed as the most luxurious heavy-duty truck lineup, getting behind the wheel of a Ram promises endless power and versatility. The Ram 1500 is a great daily driver and boasts an impressive max tow rating of up to 12,750-pounds. Those that want a crew cab or off-roading model will find no compromising in towing grit, with ratings up to 11,500-pounds. If you choose one of the Ram HD models, your world will open up to fifth-wheel towing choices, and naturally, higher capacities. Expect the Ram 2500 to tug up to 16,870-pounds with the Cummins® diesel engine, and the Ram 3500 offers up to 37,090-pounds with the high-output Cummins® engine and fifth-wheel towing.

Summing it Up

At the end of the day, Manitowoc area towers look for grit will find it in any one of the Chevy, Ford, or Ram models. Luxury seekers will appreciate the balance of fineries with hard-hitting capacities found in the Ram lineup. In contrast, those that want to get down to business with lots of options will appreciate the Chevy Silverado series. Ford is the optimal work truck that doubles as a durable daily driver by providing some of the highest ratings of the segment.

Book Your Test Drive in Green Bay

Start shopping at our dealership local to Wausau. We'd love to welcome you into our beautiful pre-owned truck inventory and enable you to start exploring some of the most capable vehicles on the roads today. With a quick test drive, we're sure you'll see why so many are loyal truck lovers of the "Big Three" brands; it's because they do it right. Big towing numbers, big trucks, and big comfort for the whole Oconto family.

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