2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD: 2500HD and 3500HD Step Up Their Heavy-Duty Towing Game | Edmunds

GM just announced big changes to the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado HD that vault its maximum tow rating a full 52 percent and it now leads the rest with a rating of 35,500 pounds. The Chevrolet Silverado HD used to trail the competition in terms of maximum tow capacity by a fairly significant margin, and that only looked set to get worse after Ram introduced a top tow rating of 35,100 pounds for its 3500 dually. Q: What engines are available in the Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD pickups? A: The same two engines can be fitted to the 2500 and 3500 HD pickups. The 6.6-liter V8 gasoline engine is standard and makes 401 horsepower and 464 pound-feet of torque ― both significantly up from last year. The optional engine is a 6.6-liter V8 Duramax turbodiesel that makes 445 hp and 910 lb-feet of torque. The gas engine drives through a six-speed automatic, while the diesel is paired with a new Allison 10-speed automatic. Q: Can you tell me more about the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD tow ratings? A: The maximum gasoline tow rating is 17,400 pounds. To get beyond that, you must choose the diesel engine. If you do, the maximum conventional-hitch tow rating for the 2500HD is 18,500 pounds, while the 3500HD single and dual rear-wheel versions can tow up to 20,000 pounds. The 2500HD s maximum fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch rating is much the same at 18,600 pounds, but the use of that type of hitch dramatically increases the capability of the 3500HD truck. Single rear-wheel versions can tow up to 21,500 pounds and dual rear-wheel versions can tow up to 35,500 pounds. It s worth noting that any diesel-equipped dually cab-bed configuration will tow at least 31,400 pounds. Q: What about the bed of the Chevrolet Silverado HD? A: Chevrolet has increased the length of the standard bed by more than 3 inches. Last year it measured just under 6 feet 7 inches long inside. This year it spans 6 feet 10 inches. The number of fixed tie-down hooks has increased to 12. And the rear fender now comes with a bed step molded in ahead of the rear tire to improve access to the front corner of the bed. Q: What has Chevy done to the Silverado HD s cab? A: The Silverado HD has a longer frame. That enables the longer bed but also an increase in the size of the crew cab. The rear seat now has a full 3 inches more rear legroom. The amount has increased enough that it no longer matters which truck has the most and if Chevrolet can make that claim or not. You d have to be an NBA center to complain about legroom in here ― and even then you might not. Read more about the 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD here: https://www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/silverado-2500hd/2020/ Edmunds – we help you find your perfect car with unbiased and useful reviews, advice, pricing and tools. Visit us at https://www.edmunds.com/. Make sure to subscribe to Edmunds to get all of the latest videos on car reviews, automotive news, car comparisons and shopping advice. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/Edmundsvideo?sub_confirmation=1