TowMax Comparison

Ford F-150 vs. Chevy Silverado 1500: Which Pickup Pulls Ahead in 2025?

Two icons, one showdown. We compare towing, payload, engines, and efficiency.

Max Towing Capacity

Ford F-150 (2025): up to 14,000 lbs (properly equipped)
Chevy Silverado 1500 (2025): up to 13,300 lbs (properly equipped)

Edge: Ford F-150 by ~700 lbs.

Engines & Configurations

Truck	Engine Options	Towing Range
F-150	2.7L EcoBoost V6, 3.5L EcoBoost V6, 5.0L V8, Hybrid/PowerBoost	~5,000–14,000 lbs
Silverado 1500	2.7L Turbo I4, 5.3L V8, 6.2L V8, 3.0L Duramax Diesel	~8,900–13,300 lbs

TowMax insight: The F-150's 3.5L EcoBoost is the towing champ; the Silverado's Duramax Diesel is a highway torque star.

Payload Capacity

F-150: up to ~3,325 lbs
Silverado 1500: up to ~2,260 lbs

Edge: Ford F-150 for bed-heavy jobs.

Fuel Efficiency (Unloaded)

F-150 Hybrid: ~23 mpg city / ~23 mpg highway
Silverado Diesel: ~23 mpg city / ~29 mpg highway

Edge: Silverado Diesel for long-haul highway efficiency.

Verdict

Pick the F-150 if you want the highest towing and payload numbers in the class. Pick the Silverado 1500 if diesel efficiency and smooth highway miles matter most. Either way, confirm trim, axle ratio, cab style, and hitch—these swing the final numbers.

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