Tow Chart

Pickup trucks with the highest towing capacity

The 2026 Ford F-450 has the highest published towing rating of the 30 pickup trucks on file for model years 2024 and newer: up to 30,000 lbs. The 2026 Ford F-350 is next at up to 28,000 lbs. The lowest on the list, the 2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, tops out at 3,500 lbs.

Each figure is the best case for that model: one engine, one axle, often a towing package. The lowest rating is in the next column so you can see how far apart they are.

Model years 2024 and newer

Pickup trucks ranked by highest published towing rating
RankVehicleHighest ratingLowest rating
12026 Ford F-45030,000 lbs18,200 lbs
22026 Ford F-35028,000 lbs13,700 lbs
32026 Ford F-25022,000 lbs13,800 lbs
42026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD20,000 lbs14,500 lbs
52026 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD20,000 lbs14,500 lbs
62026 GMC Sierra 2500HD20,000 lbs14,500 lbs
72026 GMC Sierra 3500HD20,000 lbs14,500 lbs
82026 Ram 2500Hitch type not stated in the source20,000 lbs10,530 lbs
92026 Ram 3500Hitch type not stated in the source18,150 lbs14,560 lbs
102026 Ford F-15013,500 lbs7,400 lbs
112026 Chevrolet Silverado 150013,300 lbs8,700 lbs
122026 GMC Sierra 150013,300 lbs8,500 lbs
132026 Chevrolet Silverado EV12,500 lbs7,000 lbs
142026 GMC Sierra EV12,500 lbs8,500 lbs
152026 GMC HUMMER EV PickupHitch type not stated in the source12,100 lbs12,100 lbs
162026 Toyota TundraHitch type not stated in the source12,000 lbs8,300 lbs
172026 Ram 150011,610 lbs6,340 lbs
182024 Rivian R1T11,000 lbs5,000 lbs
192024 Nissan Titan XD10,900 lbs10,900 lbs
202025 Ford F-150 Lightning10,000 lbs5,100 lbs
212024 Nissan Titan9,320 lbs9,130 lbs
222026 Chevrolet Colorado7,700 lbs6,000 lbs
232026 GMC Canyon7,700 lbs6,000 lbs
242026 Jeep GladiatorHitch type not stated in the source7,700 lbs6,000 lbs
252026 Ford RangerHitch type not stated in the source7,500 lbs5,510 lbs
262026 Nissan Frontier7,150 lbs6,760 lbs
272026 Toyota TacomaHitch type not stated in the source6,500 lbs3,500 lbs
282026 Honda RidgelineHitch type not stated in the source5,000 lbs5,000 lbs
292026 Ford MaverickHitch type not stated in the source4,000 lbs2,000 lbs
302026 Hyundai Santa CruzHitch type not stated in the source3,500 lbs1,653 lbs

Older models

The newest year we hold for each of these is before 2024.

Older pickup trucks by highest published towing rating
VehicleHighest ratingLowest rating
2015 Ford F-250/F-35014,000 lbs12,500 lbs
2023 Ram 1500 ClassicHitch type not stated in the source10,620 lbs10,620 lbs
2019 GMC Sierra 1500 Limited9,400 lbs9,200 lbs

Pickup trucks by trailer weight

SUVs ranked. Vans ranked.

Common questions

Which pickup truck has the highest towing capacity?

Among model years 2024 and newer on file, the 2026 Ford F-450, rated up to 30,000 lbs. Next is the 2026 Ford F-350 at up to 28,000 lbs.

Does every Ford F-450 tow 30,000 lbs?

No. That is the highest-rated configuration. The lowest-rated 2026 Ford F-450 in the same tables is 18,200 lbs.

How is this ranking worked out?

Each model is listed once, at the newest model year we hold a rating for, by the highest trailer weight its manufacturer published for a conventional ball hitch. Nothing is tested, scored or estimated by us.