Here's how the 2024 Ford F-250 and Chevy Silverado 2500HD stack up.
Two Popular Haulers
It's safe to say that the heavy-duty truck market is perhaps the most heated on earth, with a trio of manufacturers - Ford, Stellantis, and GM - constantly jockeying for position. The Ford Super Duty has long stood atop that proverbial heap, and just received a redesign for the 2023 model year. At the same time, the Chevy Silverado HD lineup received a refresh for 2024, meaning that now is a good time to see how the two most popular models in those respective lineups - the Ford F-250 and Silverado 2500HD - stack up.
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Available Trims and Configurations
As one might imagine, customers in this space have a dizzying array of options to choose from. The F-250 can be had in regular cab, SuperCab, or Crew Cab configurations, with a 6 3/4' or 8' bed, in single- or dual rear-wheel form, and in XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited trims.
As for the Silverado 2500HD, it can also be had in regular, double cab, or crew cab form with short or long beds, and in WT, Custom, LT, LTZ, ZR2, and High Country trims.
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Engine Options
There are plenty of engine options to choose from as well, no matter which model you're looking at. The F-250 offers up a new base gas engine option in the 6.8-liter V8, along with the 7.3-liter Godzilla V8, and two versions of the 6.7-liter Power Stroke diesel - a regular model, and a high-output version. As for the Silverado 2500HD, customers have two choices - the gas 6.6-liter V8, or the 6.6-liter Duramax turbo diesel.
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Max Towing and Payload
Max towing and payload vary greatly on configuration and powertrain, but the F-250 tops out at between 3,217 and 4,303 pounds of payload, along with 13,800-22,000 pounds of max towing capability. The Silverado 2500HD offers up 3,395-3,975 pounds of payload, coupled with a max towing capacity of between 14,500-22,500 pounds.
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Notable Features
As one might imagine, both of these trucks are chock full of innovative features that help them stand out, too. The Super Duty's Pro Power Onboard generator provides portable power anywhere you need it, along with onboard scales that make it simple to ensure you're not overloaded, and even the very useful Tailgate Down review camera.
As for the Silverado 2500HD, it features the Multi-Flex tailgate that gives one more choices in terms of providing access to the bed, while the new ZR2 trim gives customers an alternative to the off-road-friendly Super Duty Tremor as well.
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Pricing
As most are well aware, pricing in this segment can vary greatly depending on trim, configuration, powerplant, and options. The F-250 starts out at $44,970 for the base XL trim, but goes all the way up to $97,095 for the Limited, sans options. As for the Silverado 2500HD, it starts out at $43,400 for the work truck-focused WT and goes all the way up to $73,995 for the range-topping High Country.
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