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Truck towing guide

Find the truck. Verify the exact setup.

Explore current pickup nameplates, learn which details change towing and payload limits, and carry the right questions into your inventory search.

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  • 28pickup nameplates
  • 2500–4500heavy-duty coverage
  • Exact trucklabel verification

Before you compare

Four checks that matter more than the badge

A 1500, 2500 or 3500 badge alone does not identify an exact towing configuration.

  1. Start with loaded trailer weight

    Use a measured loaded weight when available. Trailer GVWR is the safer planning input when the loaded weight is unknown.

  2. Account for people and cargo

    Passengers, bed cargo, accessories, the hitch and tongue or pin weight all use the truck's available payload.

  3. Match the exact configuration

    Cab, bed, wheelbase, engine, drivetrain, axle ratio, rear-wheel setup and factory packages can change the rating.

  4. Confirm the individual truck

    Before towing, verify the door-jamb, tire and trailering labels on the truck you will actually use.

Current pickup guide

Choose a truck nameplate

Start with a nameplate, then confirm the exact configuration and individual vehicle labels.

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Compact pickup2026

Ford Maverick

  • Gasoline
  • Hybrid

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 4,000 lb

Properly equipped: With the 4K Tow Package on a qualifying hybrid AWD or 2.0L EcoBoost AWD configuration.

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Midsize pickup2026

Ford Ranger

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 7,500 lb

Properly equipped: Qualifying 2.3L or 2.7L SuperCrew with Trailer Tow Package; Ranger Raptor max is 5,510 lb.

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Half-ton pickup2026

Ford F-150

  • Gasoline
  • Hybrid

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 13,500 lb

Properly equipped: 3.5L EcoBoost, 4x4 SuperCrew, 157.2-in wheelbase, Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle.

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3/4-ton pickup2026

Ford F-250 pickup

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 22,000 lb

Properly equipped: 6.7L H.O. diesel, SRW SuperCab 4x4, 8-ft box and High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package.

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1-ton pickup2026

Ford F-350 pickup

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 28,000 lb

Properly equipped: 6.7L H.O. diesel, DRW Crew Cab 4x2 and 8-ft box; this is not an F-350 SRW rating.

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Class 4 pickup2026

Ford F-450 pickup

  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 30,000 lb

Properly equipped: 6.7L H.O. diesel, DRW Crew Cab 4x2 and 8-ft box.

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Midsize pickup2026

Chevrolet Colorado

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 7,700 lb

Properly equipped: 2.7L TurboMax; the cited OEM page does not identify every maximizing configuration detail.

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Half-ton pickup2026

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 13,300 lb

Properly equipped: 3.0L Duramax, 2WD Double Cab Standard Bed, Max Trailering Package and 20-in wheels.

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3/4-ton pickup2026

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 20,000 lb

Properly equipped: 6.6L Duramax, 2WD Crew Cab Standard Bed, Max Trailering Package and 18- or 20-in wheels.

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1-ton pickup2026

Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 20,000 lb

Properly equipped: Conventional-towing ceiling across qualifying configurations; match the exact cab, bed, drivetrain and chart row.

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Electric full-size pickup2026

Chevrolet Silverado EV

  • Battery electric

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 12,500 lb

Properly equipped: Extended Range LT or Trail Boss; optional trailering equipment may be required.

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Midsize pickup2026

GMC Canyon

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 7,700 lb

Properly equipped: TurboMax engine; exact configuration is required. Canyon AT4X max is 6,000 lb.

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Half-ton pickup2026

GMC Sierra 1500

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 13,300 lb

Properly equipped: 3.0L Duramax, 2WD Double Cab Standard Bed, Max Trailering Package and 20-in wheels.

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3/4-ton pickup2026

GMC Sierra 2500 HD

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 20,000 lb

Properly equipped: 6.6L Duramax, 2WD Crew Cab Standard Bed and Max Trailering Package.

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1-ton pickup2026

GMC Sierra 3500 HD

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 20,000 lb

Properly equipped: Conventional-towing ceiling across qualifying configurations; match the exact cab, bed, drivetrain and chart row.

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Electric full-size pickup2026

GMC Sierra EV

  • Battery electric

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 12,500 lb

Properly equipped: Elevation or Denali with Extended Range battery; AT4 Extended Range max is 12,300 lb.

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Electric full-size pickup2026

GMC Hummer EV Pickup

  • Battery electric

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Current official figure not verified

Verification required: No current 2026 towing figure was located on GMC's model page or 2026-focused OEM releases.

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Half-ton pickup2026

Ram 1500

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 11,610 lb

Properly equipped: Tradesman Quad Cab 4x2, 6-ft-4-in bed, 3.0L Hurricane, 3.92 axle and 17,000-lb GCWR.

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3/4-ton pickup2026

Ram 2500

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 20,000 lb

Properly equipped: 6.7L H.O. Cummins, SRW Crew Cab 4x2, 8-ft bed, 3.42 axle and 28,010-lb GCWR.

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1-ton pickup2026

Ram 3500

  • Gasoline
  • Diesel

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Current official figure not verified

Verification required: Ram's chart does not separate its maximum by conventional versus fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch type.

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Midsize pickup2026

Toyota Tacoma

  • Gasoline
  • Hybrid

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 6,500 lb

Properly equipped: Qualifying SR5 or TRD PreRunner XtraCab, 6-ft bed, 2.4L i-FORCE, 8-speed automatic and Class IV hitch.

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Half-ton pickup2026

Toyota Tundra

  • Gasoline
  • Hybrid

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 12,000 lb

Properly equipped: SR5 RWD with 6.5-ft bed, 145.7-in wheelbase, 389-hp i-FORCE V6 and 10-speed automatic.

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Midsize pickup2026

Nissan Frontier

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 7,150 lb

Properly equipped: S King Cab 4x2 with 3.8L V6 and 9-speed automatic.

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Midsize unibody pickup2026

Honda Ridgeline

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 5,000 lb

Properly equipped: Lineup maximum with standard i-VTM4 AWD, 3.5L V6, 9-speed automatic and integrated Class III hitch.

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Compact unibody pickup2026

Hyundai Santa Cruz

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 5,000 lb

Properly equipped: OEM footnote identifies XRT or Limited with HTRAC AWD, 2.5L turbo, braked trailer and aftermarket towing equipment.

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Midsize pickup2026

Jeep Gladiator

  • Gasoline

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Up to 7,700 lb

Properly equipped: 3.6L Pentastar V6 with available towing package; verify the exact trim and package combination.

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Electric full-size pickup2026

Rivian R1T

  • Battery electric

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Current official figure not verified

Verification required: No current 2026 OEM figure was verified in this release. Check Rivian's current vehicle documentation before towing.

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Electric full-size pickup2026

Tesla Cybertruck

  • Battery electric

2026 OEM advertised conventional max

Current official figure not verified

Verification required: No current 2026 OEM figure was verified in this release. Check Tesla's current vehicle documentation before towing.

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Incomplete and upfitted vehicles

4500-class trucks need a different verification path

Chassis-cab and incomplete vehicles may receive bodies, equipment and final-stage ratings after leaving the original manufacturer. Use the completed vehicle's final-stage labels and upfit records.

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Bring the exact truck and the exact load together

Truck details

  • Door-jamb payload and GVWR label
  • Engine, drivetrain and axle ratio
  • Cab, bed, wheelbase and rear-wheel setup
  • Factory towing, fifth-wheel or suspension packages

Loaded-use details

  • Loaded trailer weight or trailer GVWR
  • Tongue or pin weight and hitch hardware
  • Passengers, cargo and bed accessories
  • Any later modification or upfit

Important: A nameplate or advertised maximum is not an exact-truck tow rating. Confirm the individual truck's labels, equipment and loaded weights.

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