
Heavy-duty trucks are best from Detroit and options abound.
The Ram most often competes against General Motors and Ford but tops all three in interior quality.
Ford has a slight edge in available powertrains, and GM’s trucks have exceptional tech including dozens of available cameras.
It’s a close contest, but we give a slight nod to the Ram 2500.
If regular towing isn’t part of your routine, consider the Ram 1500 full-size truck that has more available engines, better gas mileage, and doesn’t block the sun.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The ginormous 2021 Ram heavy-duty lineup reports for work, home, weekend, and hauling detail all at the same time. |
Big, bold, and massively capable with gas and diesel engines, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD gets the job done. |
The 2021 Ford Super Duty lineup is impressively big–almost as big as the super-sized haulers themselves. |
The 2021 GMC Sierra Heavy Duty pickup lineup is impressive in its capability and performance. |
The 2021 Ram 1500 full-size pickup is heading in the right direction with just a couple of small detours. |
MSRP From | ||||
$34,345 | $34,900 | $34,230 | $36,100 | $32,595 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
15 MPG City / 25 MPG Hwy | ||||
Engine | ||||
Premium Unleaded V-8 | Gas V8 | Regular Unleaded V-8 | Gas V8 | Regular Unleaded V-6 |
EPA Class | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Style Name | ||||
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box | 2WD Reg Cab 142" Work Truck | XL 2WD Reg Cab 8' Box | 2WD Reg Cab 142" | Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box |
Drivetrain | ||||
Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | NA | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
Regular Cab | Regular Cab Pickup | SD Regular Cab | Regular Cab Pickup | Regular Cab |
Transmission | ||||
Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD | Automatic | Automatic w/OD |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2021 Ram 2500 vs. 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD | 2021 Ram 2500 vs. 2021 Ford Super Duty F-250 | 2021 Ram 2500 vs. 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD | 2021 Ram 2500 vs. 2021 Ram 1500 |