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Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs Ford F-250 Towing Capacity

Ford F-250 has the higher peak towing rating represented in our dataset

Silverado 2500HD

Highest rating represented in our dataset

14,000 lbs
F-250

Highest rating represented in our dataset

15,000 lbs
Difference

Peak ratings in dataset

+1,000 lbs

Ford F-250 has the higher peak rating in 11 of 22 shared model years; Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD leads in 9.

Across the model years represented in our database, the Ford F-250 reaches a higher peak towing rating (15,000 lbs vs 14,000 lbs, difference 1,000 lbs). In shared model years with data, Silverado 2500HD leads in 9 and F-250 leads in 11 (2 ties). The exact difference depends heavily on model year and configuration.

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Ford F-250

Years covered
1999–2022
Configurations
746
Observed tow range
2,100 – 15,000 lbs
Payload range
2,179 – 4,332 lbs
Peak towing
15,000 lbs in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022 (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)
Peak payload
4,332 lbs in 2019

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At a glance

Maximum towing represented
Silverado 2500HD14,000 lbs
F-25015,000 lbs
F-250 wins
Peak towing advantage
Silverado 2500HD—
F-250+1,000 lbs
F-250 wins
Maximum payload (validated)
Silverado 2500HD4,074 lbs
F-2504,332 lbs
F-250 wins
Observed towing range
Silverado 2500HD9,300 lbs – 14,000 lbs
F-2502,100 lbs – 15,000 lbs
Years covered
Silverado 2500HD2001–2023
F-2501999–2022
Configurations available
Silverado 2500HD739
F-250746
Peak towing years
Silverado 2500HD14,000 lbs · 8 years · most recent 2023
F-25015,000 lbs in 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
Peak payload years
Silverado 2500HD4,074 lbs in 2002
F-2504,332 lbs in 2019
Silverado 2500HD
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F-250

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2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD vs 2006 Ford F-250

Decision metrics

Peak towing represented

Silverado 2500HD10,500 lbs
F-2509,100 lbs

Silverado 2500HD: -1,400 lbs / -13.3%

Peak payload

Silverado 2500HD4,058 lbs
F-2503,200 lbs

Silverado 2500HD: -858 lbs / -21.1%

Minimum towing represented

Silverado 2500HD9,700 lbs
F-2508,100 lbs

Silverado 2500HD: -1,600 lbs / -16.5%

Minimum payload

Silverado 2500HD3,163 lbs
F-2502,800 lbs

Silverado 2500HD: -363 lbs / -11.5%

Silverado 2500HD

GVWR range
9,200 lbs
Curb weight range
5,142 – 6,037 lbs
GCWR
16,000 lbs
Drivetrains
4x2, 4x4
Cabs
Crew Cab, Extended Cab, Regular Cab
Bed lengths
6.6 ft, 8 ft
Axle ratios
4.10
Engines
Not available in our dataset
Configuration count
46

F-250

GVWR range
8,800 – 9,600 lbs
Curb weight range
5,504 – 6,495 lbs
GCWR
15,000 lbs
Drivetrains
4x2, 4x4
Cabs
Crew Cab, Regular Cab, Super Cab
Bed lengths
Not available in our dataset
Axle ratios
3.73
Engines
Not available in our dataset
Configuration count
28

Data coverage

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD 2006: 46 configurations

Ford F-250 2006: 28 configurations

Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.

Compare towing capacity by year

Maximum observed towing capacity per model year in our dataset. Click a year to select it for detailed comparison.

19992004200920142019202315,5767,224
Silverado 2500HDF-250

Silverado 2500HD vs F-250 by year

Every year where either model has data. Missing values are not treated as zero.

YearSilverado 2500HD max towF-250 max towDifferenceWinner
202314,000 lbsNo comparable dataNo comparable dataNot enough data
202214,000 lbs15,000 lbs+1,000 lbs F-250F-250
202114,000 lbs15,000 lbs+1,000 lbs F-250F-250
202014,000 lbs15,000 lbs+1,000 lbs F-250F-250
201914,000 lbs15,000 lbs+1,000 lbs F-250F-250
201814,000 lbs13,000 lbs-1,000 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
201714,000 lbs13,300 lbs-700 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
201614,000 lbs12,500 lbs-1,500 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
201513,000 lbs12,500 lbs-500 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
201413,000 lbs12,500 lbs-500 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
201310,200 lbs12,500 lbs+2,300 lbs F-250F-250
201210,200 lbs12,500 lbs+2,300 lbs F-250F-250
201110,200 lbs12,500 lbs+2,300 lbs F-250F-250
201010,500 lbs10,000 lbs-500 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
200910,500 lbs10,500 lbs0 lbsTie
200810,400 lbs10,400 lbs0 lbsTie
200710,400 lbs11,100 lbs+700 lbs F-250F-250
200610,500 lbs9,100 lbs-1,400 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
200510,600 lbs9,000 lbs-1,600 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
200412,000 lbs7,800 lbs-4,200 lbs Silverado 2500HDSilverado 2500HD
200312,000 lbs12,500 lbs+500 lbs F-250F-250
200212,000 lbs12,500 lbs+500 lbs F-250F-250
200112,000 lbs12,500 lbs+500 lbs F-250F-250
2000No comparable data14,500 lbsNo comparable dataNot enough data
1999No comparable data9,800 lbsNo comparable dataNot enough data

Payload capacity by model year

Maximum observed payload for both models across years. Higher tow rating is not always the only relevant choice.

1999200420092014201920234,8322,600
Silverado 2500HDF-250

Best towing configurations

2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

  • LS4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 10,500 lbs · Payload 4,058 lbs
  • LT14x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 10,500 lbs · Payload 4,058 lbs
  • Work Truck4x2 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 10,500 lbs · Payload 4,058 lbs
  • LS4x2 · Extended Cab · 6.6 ft · 4.10Max towing 10,300 lbs · Payload 3,802 lbs
  • LS4x4 · Regular Cab · 8 ft · 4.10Max towing 10,300 lbs · Payload 3,802 lbs

View all 46 configurations

2006 Ford F-250

  • XL4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73Max towing 9,100 lbs · Payload 3,200 lbs
  • XLT4x2 · Regular Cab · 3.73Max towing 9,100 lbs · Payload 3,200 lbs
  • Lariat4x2 · Super Cab · 3.73Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 3,100 lbs
  • Lariat4x2 · Super Cab · 3.73Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 3,200 lbs
  • XL4x2 · Super Cab · 3.73Max towing 8,800 lbs · Payload 3,100 lbs

View all 28 configurations

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Where each model has the advantage

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

  • Higher maximum towing in: 9 of 22 comparable years
    Show years

    2004, 2005, 2006, 2010, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018

  • Higher payload in: 10 of 21 comparable years
    Show years

    2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010

Ford F-250

  • Higher maximum towing in: 11 of 22 comparable years
    Show years

    2001, 2002, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

  • Higher payload in: 10 of 21 comparable years
    Show years

    2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022

Years where these models are closest

Shared years with the smallest absolute difference in maximum towing ratings.

YearSilverado 2500HDF-250Difference
200910,500 lbs10,500 lbs0 lbs
200810,400 lbs10,400 lbs0 lbs
201513,000 lbs12,500 lbs-500 lbs
201413,000 lbs12,500 lbs-500 lbs
201010,500 lbs10,000 lbs-500 lbs
200312,000 lbs12,500 lbs+500 lbs
200212,000 lbs12,500 lbs+500 lbs
200112,000 lbs12,500 lbs+500 lbs

Years with the biggest towing-capacity difference

YearSilverado 2500HDF-250Difference
200412,000 lbs7,800 lbs-4,200 lbs
201310,200 lbs12,500 lbs+2,300 lbs
201210,200 lbs12,500 lbs+2,300 lbs
201110,200 lbs12,500 lbs+2,300 lbs
200510,600 lbs9,000 lbs-1,600 lbs
201614,000 lbs12,500 lbs-1,500 lbs
200610,500 lbs9,100 lbs-1,400 lbs
202214,000 lbs15,000 lbs+1,000 lbs

Data coverage / methodology

Configuration coverage differs between these vehicles. Maximum values shown are the highest ratings represented in our validated dataset.

  • Peak values are the highest ratings represented in our dataset, not a claim of manufacturer completeness.
  • Missing values are never treated as zero.
  • We do not use averages of towing configurations as a primary comparison metric.
  • Trailer “match” means the entered limits are satisfied by ratings in our dataset — additional real-world vehicle/trailer limits may apply. We never say a tow is “safe.”

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