F-150 vs Silverado vs RAM 1500 Towing Capacity
2020 Truck Showdown: Ford F-150 vs Chevy Silverado vs RAM 1500
Here it is. The grudge match. Which of the Big Three in domestic trucks is the best workhorse? That’s what we’re here to find out.
Today, we’ll be comparing the max towing and payload capacities between the 2020 Ford F-150, the 2020 Chevy Silverado, and the 2020 RAM 1500.
Towing and Payload Capacities
Different engines have different towing and payload capacities. We’ve put together three charts showing the highest towing and payload ratings along with their corresponding engines. Note that these engines may not have the highest horsepower or torque in their respective lineups. They are, according to their manufacturers, the best at towing and hauling, however. Take a look.
Gas Engine Max Towing
| Model | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 2020 RAM 1500 |
| Max Towing | 13,200 lbs | 13,400 lbs | 12,750 lbs |
| Engine | 3.5L EcoBoost V6 | 6.2L EcoTech3 V8 w/ DFM | 5.7L HEMI V8 w/eTorque |
| Horsepower/Torque | 375 hp / 470 lb-ft | 420 hp / 460 lb-ft | 395 hp / 410 lb-ft |
Gas Engine Max Payload
| Model | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 2020 RAM 1500 |
| Max Payload | 3,270 lbs | 2,250 lbs | 2,100 lbs |
| Engine | 5.0L Ti-VCT V8 | 4.3L EcoTech3 V6 w/AFM | 3.6L Pentastar V6 w/eTorque |
| Horsepower/Torque | 395 hp /400 lb-ft | 285 hp / 305 lb-ft | 305 hp / 269 lb-ft |
Diesel Engine Max Towing and Payload
| Model | 2020 Ford F-150 | 2020 Chevy Silverado 1500 | 2020 RAM 1500 |
| Max Towing | 11,500 lbs | 9,300 lbs | 12,500 lbs |
| Max Payload | 2,020 lbs | 2,100 lbs | 2,300 lbs |
| Engine (Diesel) | 3.0L TurboDiesel V6 | 3.0L Duramax TurboDiesel I6 | 3.0L EcoDiesel V6 |
| Horsepower/Torque | 250 hp / 440 lb-ft | 277 hp /460 lb-ft | 260 hp / 480 lb-ft |
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