Pickup trucks that can tow 20,000 lbs
8 pickup trucks on file have at least one configuration rated to tow 20,000 lbs or more. The highest is the 2026 Ford F-450 at 30,000 lbs. For 0 of them every published configuration clears 20,000 lbs. For the rest it depends on the engine, axle or towing package.
A rating of 20,000 lbs means the trailer and everything loaded in it. Passengers and cargo in the vehicle come off what you can tow, so a vehicle rated at exactly 20,000 lbs has no room to spare. Open the vehicle's page and find the row for your own build.
Model years 2024 and newer
| Vehicle | Highest rating | Lowest rating | Which builds reach 20,000 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Ford F-450 | 30,000 lbs | 18,200 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 Ford F-350 | 28,000 lbs | 13,700 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 Ford F-250 | 22,000 lbs | 13,800 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 20,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | 20,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 2500HD | 20,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 GMC Sierra 3500HD | 20,000 lbs | 14,500 lbs | Some configurations only |
| 2026 Ram 2500Hitch type not stated in the source | 20,000 lbs | 10,530 lbs | Some configurations only |
Other trailer weights
Pickup trucks ranked by towing capacity. Why payload matters as much as the towing figure.
Common questions
Which pickup trucks can tow the most?
Of the ones on this list, the 2026 Ford F-450, with a highest published rating of 30,000 lbs.
Which of these is rated closest to 20,000 lbs?
The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, at 20,000 lbs for its highest-rated configuration.
Where do these ratings come from?
Each figure is the highest trailer weight the manufacturer published for that model year, with a conventional ball hitch unless the list says the hitch type is not stated. Follow a vehicle's link to see every configuration and the page of the document each number is printed on.
Towing equipment
Common equipment for towing a trailer. None of it raises a vehicle's rating. Each vehicle's own page shows what the manufacturer says its rating needs, and hitch types explains the terms.
- Weight-distributing hitch. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer brake controller. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Tongue weight scale. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Towing mirrors. See on Amazon (paid link)
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