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Best Heavy Duty Trucks by Towing Capacity
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Overview
The Ford Super Duty F-450 is a 6-seater vehicle that comes in 6 trim levels. The most popular style is the LARIAT Crew Cab 8' Box 4WD, which starts at $72,575 and comes with a Diesel 6.7L V8 Turbo engine and Four Wheel Drive.
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The Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is a 6-seater vehicle that comes in 4 trim levels. The most popular style is the LTZ Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, which starts at $57,695 and comes with a 6.6L V8 engine and Four Wheel Drive.
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The GMC Sierra 3500HD is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. The most popular style is the Denali Crew Cab Long Bed 4WD, which starts at $69,095 and comes with a 6.6L V8 engine and Four Wheel Drive.
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Overview
The GMC Sierra 2500HD is the epitome of a heavy-duty truck: Big, bold, and endlessly capable. Beneath its rugged styling lies a gas V8 or optional Duramax diesel, offering up to 18,500 pounds of towing strength. That’s enough power to pull most campers and midsize watercraft—no wonder the Sierra 2500HD is often employed as a work truck. Inside, the Sierra’s cabin lacks the polish of some rivals, but interior space is nothing short of superb. The GMC Sierra 2500HD is a 5-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. The most popular style is the Denali Crew Cab Standard Bed 4WD, which starts at $67,695 and comes with a 6.6L V8 engine and Four Wheel Drive.
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- Large size offers a great view of the road
- Excellent power and towing strength
- User-friendly towing technology
- Vast interior space
Cons
- Short passengers may struggle to get in and out
- Base trims lack some driver safety tech
Feature Highlights
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Pros
- Large size offers a great view of the road
- Excellent power and towing strength
- User-friendly towing technology
- Vast interior space
Cons
- Short passengers may struggle to get in and out
- Base trims lack some driver safety tech
Overview
The Ram 2500 is a 3-seater vehicle that comes in 7 trim levels. The most popular style is the Tradesman Crew Cab 6'4" Box 4WD, which starts at $44,565 and comes with a 6.4L V8 engine and Four Wheel Drive.
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Overview
Large, but not as massive as other heavy-duty trucks, the Nissan Titan XD comes in just one rugged configuration -- four-door crew cab, with a V8 engine and four-wheel-drive. The Titan XD has a smooth ride for a big truck, and its seats are supremely comfortable, but its interior lags others in refinement and style. It also doesn't offer as much towing capacity as competitors, but the Titan XD offers durability and many great features. The Nissan Titan XD is a 6-seater vehicle that comes in 5 trim levels. The most popular style is the SV, which starts at $50,865 and comes with a 5.6L V8 engine and Four Wheel Drive.
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- Exceptionally comfortable front and rear seating
- Large cabin with many standard tech features
- Soft suspension for a heavy-duty pickup truck
Cons
- Only comes in one bodystyle and powertrain
- Interior styling feels less modern than rivals
- Some smaller pickups can haul and tow more
Overall Assessment
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Feature Highlights
See owner reviews for Nissan Titan XD. All reviews
Pros
- Exceptionally comfortable front and rear seating
- Large cabin with many standard tech features
- Soft suspension for a heavy-duty pickup truck
Cons
- Only comes in one bodystyle and powertrain
- Interior styling feels less modern than rivals
- Some smaller pickups can haul and tow more


