Chevrolet Silverado 2500
A five-time winner as J.D. Power’s Best Heavy-Duty Truck for Long-Term Dependability and a winner of its Best Heavy-Duty Pickup Award in 2023, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is the only truck of the three that comes with dual-wheel-drive (DRW). A true powerhouse, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 “dually” comes with a 6.6-liter V8 (464 lb-ft of torque/401 hp) and a meticulously crafted 10-speed automatic transmission that allows this powertrain to tow up to 18,700 pounds.
Generating an inconceivable 975 lb-ft of torque and 470 hp is the monstrous 6.6-liter Duramax V8. When the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is equipped with this incredible engine, its towing capacity skyrockets to an unbelievable 22,500 pounds. Regardless of the engine configuration, this is a high-performing and maximum-control pickup housed on a high-strength steel unibody frame and paired with an independent front and three-stage independent rear suspension.
With its 158.9-inch wheelbase and 10.1-inch ground clearance, you’ll feel in absolute control while enjoying numerous interior features and amenities.
RAM 2500
Not to be outdone is the RAM 2500 – the only six-time winner of MotorTrend’s Truck of the Year. With its 6.4-liter HEMI V8 and six-speed automatic transmission, this bestseller generates 429 lb-ft of torque and 410 hp while achieving a 17,700-pound towing capacity. With its equally impressive coil-over-spring independent rear and front suspension along with numerous trailering configurations, skid plates, and 360° multi-camera viewing system, the RAM 2500 more than holds its own against any of the strongest pickups in North America.
Ford F-250
Last on this list is a member of Ford’s F-series of trucks that have been the best-selling pickups for 47 straight years. A Truck Trend Truck of the Year Award winner in 2020 and one of the most instantly recognizable heavy-duty pickups in North America, the Ford F-250 is a force to be reckoned with. With a 6.8-liter V8 Dual Equal Variable Camshaft Timing (DEVCT) engine and optimized TorqShift G 6-speed transmission, this heavy-duty pickup produces 485 lb-ft of torque and 430 hp while towing approximately 15,000 pounds.
Three-Quarter Ton Truck FAQs
How Much Weight Can a ¾ Truck Carry?
Each of these heavy-duty pickups can support a payload of over 3,500 pounds, with the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 coming in at 3,850 pounds, the RAM 2500 supporting 4,000 pounds and the Ford F-250 besting both at 4,250 pounds. Each of these payloads is largely dependent upon the bed sizes for each of these incredibly powerful pickups, in addition to their suspension, overall length, and frame. However, given how 3/4 trucks are referred to as such because they can support payloads of at least 1,500 pounds, it’s safe to say that these three powerful pickups are among the strongest available today.
What ¾ Ton Diesel Truck Gets the Best MPG?
Each of these pickups offered different powertrains with some offering as much as six different engine configurations. Answering which truck has the best MPG largely depends upon the powertrain within each of them, their cab configurations, bed sizes, and towing capacities. However, assuming everything is the same, there is very little that separates each of these trucks in terms of their fuel efficiency.
- The average MPG for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 is 12.55.
- The average MPG for the RAM 2500 is 13.99.
- The average MPG for the Ford F-250 is 13.76.
Are There Any Dually ¾ Ton Pickup Trucks?
The only “dually” 3/4-ton pickup among the three on this list is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500. However, the Ford Super Duty F-450 is available with dual-wheel-drive (DRW) as is the RAM 3500. DRW heavy-duty pickups power pickups to carry heavy loads while improving traction and providing improved braking power to support these heavier loads.
Book Your Chevrolet Silverado 2500, RAM 2500, or Ford F-250 Test Drive at Lomira Auto Today
At Lomira Auto, we’re used to our Lorima and Neenah customers having numerous questions about which of these incredible heavy-duty pickups is best for them. Ultimately, it comes down to what you’re hauling, what you need the truck for, and which one provides the best solution. However, that can only be determined by taking one of these incredible machines for a test drive.
If you would like to see firsthand which of these incredible trucks suits you best with a test drive,contact us now.
