Introduction
Heavy lifting and towing require the power and performance of heavy-duty pickup trucks like the Ford Super Duty and Chevy Silverado HD series. These trucks are the legends and icons that make up the true workhorses on and off the road, built to haul, tow, and handle the most challenging jobs without hesitation.
The new 2025 Ford Super Duty is part of the fifth generation, and this year’s models hit the roads with enhanced power and performance and upgraded trims. The 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD adds standard features like adaptive cruise control and includes a few upgrades and updates.
From job sites to weekend trailers, we break down the power, performance, and practicality of the 2025 Ford Super Duty and 2025 Chevy Silverado HD to help you choose the right heavy-duty truck for your lifestyle.
Key Takeaways
- The 2025 Ford Super Duty lineup features the F-250, F-350, and F-450, all equipped with impressive engines that provide exceptional towing power.
- The maximum towing capacity of the 2025 Ford F-450 with the gooseneck hitch is 40,000 pounds.
- The Ford Super Duty has best-in-class payload, horsepower and torque.
How does the 2025 Ford Super Duty compare to the 2025 Chevy Silverado HD?
The 2025 Ford Super Duty and the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD offer various cabin styles and cargo boxes, but the Ford Super Duty F-250 has a longer wheelbase. The interiors of the Ford Super Duty models tend to provide passengers with slightly more headroom and legroom, though the Silverado HD isn’t much different.
The Ford Super Duty lineup includes the F-250, F-350, and F-450, and is available in fifteen models ranging from the XL to the King Ranch. The range of engines powering the Ford Super Duty trucks is impressive. The maximum towing capacity of the 2025 Ford F-450 with the gooseneck hitch is 40,000 pounds. The Silverado HD lineup features the 2500 and 3500 trucks with twelve models, including the Silverado 3500 HD Regular Cab Long Bed WT with the Duramax 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8, Max Trailering Package, and gooseneck hitch, boasting a towing capacity of 36,000 pounds.
Both heavy-duty trucks are competitively ranked, with J.D. Power listing the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD in the number one spot for Best Large Heavy Duty Pickup of 2025, with the Ford F-350 following close behind in second place. Although the Ford Super Duty trucks are powerful and spacious, the Silverado HD trucks are also notably comfortable with upscale features like leather seats, up to fourteen camera views, and a large available 13.4-inch infotainment touchscreen display.
How much horsepower does the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine have?
The 6.7L High Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine generates 450 horsepower, while the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 delivers 500 horsepower. The 6.7L High Output Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine and the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine are among the standard engines available in certain models, such as the 2025 Ford Super Duty F-450 Platinum.
Why buy a Ford Super Duty heavy-duty pickup truck?
Whether towing a fifth-wheel RV across the country, hauling equipment to a construction site, or needing a dependable truck that won't back down, the Ford Super Duty is the heavy-duty pickup truck you can rely on every day. Choose one of the fifteen Ford Super Duty models, recognized as one of Car and Driver’s top two picks for Best Heavy Duty Pickup of 2025.
When you buy a Ford F-250, F-350, or F-450, you get a truck with great power, impressive capability, and best-in-class payload, gas horsepower, and torque. With the Tremor Off-Road Package, you get more ground clearance and off-road tuned front and rear suspension with 1.7-inch twin-tube dampers.
Other Ford Super Duty features include interior work space and surfaces, power-adjustable reclining seats, rear under-seat storage, storage throughout the cabin and the bed, a 12-inch infotainment touchscreen display with available Connected Navigation, FordPass Connect with access to a 5G Wi-Fi hotspot, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, the B&O Unleashed Sound System by Bang & Olufsen, and Ford Co-Pilot360 advanced safety technology that includes Pre-Collision Assist, Blind Spot Information System, Lane Keeping System, Rearview Camera, Adaptive Cruise Control, and Reverse Brake Assist.
Powerful, Capable, Best in Class Features
The 2025 Ford Super Duty pickup trucks are powerful and capable with best-in-class payload, gas horsepower, and torque. From the versatility of the Super Duty’s interior with foldable seats and work surfaces, to the large displays and advanced safety technology, the Ford Super Duty truck lineup is truly impressive.
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