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Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram · Ram 2500 Research
Three 3/4-ton pickups, three different strengths. Here is how the 2027 Ram 2500 compares with the Ford F-250 Super Duty and Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD on what matters for work and towing.
| 2027 Ram 2500 | 2027 Ford F-250 | 2026 Silverado 2500HD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gas engine | 6.4L HEMI V8, 405 hp / 429 lb-ft | 7.3L V8, 420 hp / 445 lb-ft | 6.6L V8, 401 hp / 464 lb-ft |
| Diesel | 6.7L Cummins I-6, 430 hp / 1,075 lb-ft | 6.7L Power Stroke HO V8, 500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft | 6.6L Duramax V8, 470 hp / 975 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic | 10-speed automatic | Allison 10-speed automatic |
| Max payload | 4,580 lb | 4,175 lb | Under 4,000 lb |
| Max towing | 20,000 lb | Up to 23,000 lb (gooseneck) | 22,070 lb (fifth-wheel/gooseneck) |
| Rear suspension | Coil springs; available air | Leaf springs | Leaf springs |
| Off-road trim | Power Wagon, Rebel | Tremor | ZR2 |
Maximum ratings for each truck, as published by each manufacturer for the model year shown. Ratings vary widely by configuration and hitch type.
On paper, both rivals have more diesel power and higher maximum towing. Ford's 6.7L Power Stroke High Output makes 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft, and the F-250 is rated up to 23,000 lb with a gooseneck hitch. Chevy's 2026 Silverado 2500HD Duramax is rated up to 22,070 lb with a fifth-wheel or gooseneck.
For 2027, Ford dropped its 6.8L gas engine and standard-output diesel from the F-250, so the 7.3L V8 and High Output diesel are the choices.
Chevrolet's redesigned 2027 Silverado HD goes on sale in late 2026 with a new 8.3L Duramax V8 diesel rated at 555 hp and 1,230 lb-ft, and an updated 6.6L gas V8 at 412 hp. Chevrolet hasn't yet published final 2500HD-specific towing and payload ratings. We'll update this comparison when it does.
If your trailer is under 20,000 lb, all three trucks can tow it, and the choice comes down to ride, cabin and how you load the bed. That's where the Ram 2500 makes its case. If you regularly tow above 20,000 lb, look at a Ram 3500, which is rated up to 37,020 lb with the Cummins. Come drive a Ram 2500 empty and loaded, and compare.
The Ram 2500, at up to 4,580 lb with the 6.4L HEMI and the Payload Upgrade Package. The 2027 Ford F-250 tops out at 4,175 lb, and the 2026 Silverado 2500HD is under 4,000 lb.
On paper, the Ford F-250, rated up to 23,000 lb with a gooseneck hitch. The 2026 Silverado 2500HD is rated up to 22,070 lb, and the 2027 Ram 2500 up to 20,000 lb. For more than that, step up to a 1-ton like the Ram 3500.
The Ram 2500 is the only one of the three with a coil-spring rear suspension, which gives it a smoother ride when unloaded. Available auto-leveling rear air suspension helps when towing.
No. The Cummins High Output makes 430 hp and 1,075 lb-ft, less than Ford's 500-hp Power Stroke High Output and the new 555-hp 8.3L Duramax coming in the 2027 Silverado HD. It still tows up to 20,000 lb in the Ram 2500.
Ford dropped the 6.8L gas V8 and standard-output diesel for 2027, leaving the 7.3L V8 and 500-hp High Output diesel. Chevrolet's redesigned 2027 Silverado HD adds an 8.3L Duramax diesel with 555 hp and arrives in late 2026.
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*Ram specifications are based on Ram's preliminary 2027 information. Ford and Chevrolet figures are based on each manufacturer's published information for the model year shown, as available in October 2026. All figures may change; confirm ratings for a specific truck before you buy. Max towing and payload require proper equipment; actual capacity varies by cab, bed, axle and drivetrain, and passengers and cargo reduce towing capacity. Pricing on in-stock vehicles excludes government fees and taxes, any finance charges, dealer document processing charge and emission testing charge. Contact Elk Grove Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram for current pricing and availability.