Ford Super Duty Vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 HD: In-Depth Comparison

After comparing Silverado HD vs. Ford Super Duty trucks, you'll find that there's only one winner. The Ford pickup, with its fully boxed high-strength steel frame reinforced with up to 10 crossmembers, offers more compelling towing capabilities, two more engine options, and more desirable available features across its five-trim lineup than its Chevy competitor. The Jones Ford Wickenburg team is eager to show you these elements in person, but you can also read up on the benefits of the Ford model on this page.

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2025 Ford Super Duty vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 HD: Specs & Power

In the Silverado 2500 HD, you can choose between the following two engine options:

Standard 6.6-liter Gasoline V-8: 401 horsepower / 464 pound-feet of torque
Available 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V-8: 470 horsepower / 975 pound-feet of torque

Meanwhile, the Ford F-250 offers the following engines:

Standard 6.8-liter Gasoline V-8: 405 horsepower / 445 pound-feet of torque
Available 7.3-liter Gasoline V-8: 430 horsepower / 485 pound-feet of torque
Available 6.7-liter Power Stroke Turbo-Diesel V-8: 475 horsepower / 1,050 pound-feet of torque
Available 6.7-liter High-Output Power Stroke Turbo-Diesel V-8: 500 horsepower / 1,200 pound-feet of torque

Both trucks come with a 10-speed automatic transmission for each engine and have an available Power Take-Off unit to support your use of hydraulic equipment. But, as you can see, the Ford truck offers superior available horsepower and torque. Its 7.3-liter engine actually provides best-in-class gasoline-powered horsepower and torque.¹

If you're looking for a ride with versatility, both Ford and Chevy automakers designed their heavy-duty trucks with Normal, Tow/Haul, Snow/Ice, and Off-Road driving modes, but the Ford F-250 also features an Eco mode for when you want a more gas-conscious drive and has an available Rock Crawl mode on vehicles with the Tremor Off-Road Package.

2025 Ford Super Duty vs. Chevy HD Trucks: Towing Capacity & Payload

You naturally want a truck that works as hard as you, and between Chevy Silverado HD vs. Ford Super Duty pickups, the Ford F-250 is going to be that partner you can trust.

For starters, the F-250 has a monumental 23,000-pound maximum towing capacity,² while the 2025 Silverado 2500 HD falls a bit short with a 22,420-pound maximum towing capacity.³ Both of these maximums require a gooseneck hitch, as well as the selection of a 4x2 Regular Cab configuration.

The gap between specific Ford Super Duty vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 HD towing capacities gets even larger in other configurations. For example, the F-250 SuperCab 4x2 can tow up to 22,000 pounds with conventional towing methods,² while the Silverado 2500 HD Double Cab (their equivalent to SuperCab) 4x2 tows up to 17,900 pounds with a conventional hitch.³

The Ford Super Duty vs. 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD payload comparison continues this trend, as the following chart helps illuminate.

Chevy Silverado HD vs. Ford Super Duty Trucks Comparison Chart

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	2025 Ford F-250	2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Maximum Towing Capacity	23,000 lbs²	22,420 lbs³
Maximum Payload Capacity	4,246 lbs⁴	4,081 lbs^5,6
Engine Options	6.8L Gas V-8 7.3L Gas V-8 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V-8 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V-8	6.6L Gas V-8 6.6L Duramax Turbo Diesel V-8
Available Horsepower	500	470
Available Torque	1,200 lb-ft	975 lb-ft
Transmission	10-speed automatic	10-speed automatic
Power Take-Off	Available	Available
2,000-Watt Inverter	Available	Not Available
Trim Levels	XL XLT Lariat King Ranch Platinum	WT Custom LT LTZ ZR2 High Country
Cab Styles	Seats 3: Regular Seats 6: Super, Crew	Seats 3: Regular Seats 5: Crew Seats 6: Double
Bed Size Length at Floor	81.9 / 98.1 in	82.3 / 98.3 in

2025 Ford Super Duty vs. Chevy Silverado 2500 HD: Interior Features

Every Ford Super Duty for sale is defined by its capability, comfort, and convenience. These vehicles were designed to be mobile offices, and to that end, you can outfit yours with 120-volt/400-watt dashboard-mounted power outlets and a 2,000-watt Pro Power Onboard inverter system. The optional interior work surface functions as a convenient desk.

The Chevy Silverado 2500 isn't as well equipped overall. For instance, it has a smaller standard infotainment screen and only has a two-speaker standard sound system. The Ford model doubles that and comes with an available 14-speaker B&O® Unleashed Sound System on its upper-level trims, while the Silverado 2500 tops out with a seven-speaker Bose® Premium Sound System.

Both trucks can come with heated and ventilated front seats upholstered in leather. However, the F-250 Limited has unique two-tone leather.

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With the F-250 truck's available Intersection Assist, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control, and Lane-Keeping System, the Ford Super Duty lineup is as safe as it is powerful. If you'd like to test out these driver-assistance features for yourself, visit our Ford dealer in Wickenburg, AZ, today.

We can provide a tour of our current Ford truck inventory, show you their specific towing and payload capacities, and reveal all the little things that make these big trucks so satisfying. You can also ask us any lingering questions you have about how this pickup distinguishes itself from the 2025 Chevy Silverado. Our Ford finance center can work to get you a lease or finance deal that suits your family's or company's budget.

¹Max. 430 horsepower and torque of 485 lb.-ft. based on 7.3L V8 gas engine. Class is Full-Size Pickups over 8,500 lbs. GVWR. Horsepower and torque ratings determined based upon testing requirements prescribed in SAE J1349®. Your results may vary. Horsepower and torque are independent attributes and may not be achieved simultaneously.

²Max towing varies based on cargo, vehicle configuration, accessories and number of passengers.

³Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

⁴Payload capability will be reduced based on trim series, option content and passengers. See label on door jamb for carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.

⁵For comparison purposes only. See the Owner's Manual and the label on the vehicle door jamb for the carrying capacity of a specific vehicle.

⁶Reference to this third-party claim is solely for informational purposes and not to be relied upon. For details regarding this rating, visit https://gmauthority.com/blog/2024/12/here-are-the-2025-chevy-silverado-hd-payload-capacities

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Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, license, and $499 documentation fee. Additional equipment added by the dealer or the purchaser will increase the overall transaction amount. ‡Vehicles shown at different locations are not currently in our inventory (Not in Stock) but can be made available to you at our location within a reasonable date from the time of your request, not to exceed one week.