Which Chevy Truck Is Best for Me?
Deciding which new Chevy truck is best for you will depend on a variety of factors -- most importantly, how you plan to use the truck. For example, if you're buying a truck to haul construction equipment to and from the job site, a heavy-duty Silverado may be best. If you're planning to trailer horses to the Kentucky Three-Day Event, a Silverado 1500 or Silverado HD will meet your needs depending on if you have a two-horse bumper-pull trailer, or a six-horse with a gooseneck hitch.
The mid-sized Chevy Colorado pickup is also a great option if you plan on hauling smaller loads for home-improvement projects or small campers for your weekend adventures. Don't see the exact truck you need at our local Chevy dealership? Our Chevy sales team will help you custom order a Chevrolet truck that has all the features and capabilities you need for trailering across Kentucky.
Chevy Silverado Towing Capacity by Engine
Chevrolet has a full lineup of rugged trucks, each coming with a suite of engine options to choose from. Each gas or diesel truck engine offers different towing capabilities. Our truck sales experts have compiled a chart of the current Silverado and Colorado trucks, their engine and configuration options and their maximum conventional towing capacities for you to compare.
Need a powerful truck for hauling Thoroughbreds throughout the Bluegrass region? Popular options range from the Silverado 2500 HD with the Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 to the Silverado 3500 HD with the 6.6-liter V8 Gas and more. There's no shortage of options, and our Chevy sales team can help you review them all.
Prefer a light-duty truck for hauling landscaping equipment or small trailers? The Silverado 1500 is a fan favorite for a reason! Peruse the complete lineup of new Silverado 1500 trims and engines to see which has the horsepower and torque you need to get the job done right.
| Model |
Engine |
Max Conventional Towing (lbs) |
| Chevy Colorado |
2.7-liter TurboMax™ |
13,250 |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 |
2.7-liter TurboMax™ |
14,500 |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 |
5.3-liter V8 |
16,800 |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 |
6.2-liter V8 |
19,100 |
| Chevy Silverado 1500 |
Duramax® 3.0-liter I-6 |
19,000 |
| Chevy Silverado 2500 HD |
6.6-liter V8 Gas (17-in. wheels) |
24,500 |
| Chevy Silverado 2500 HD |
6.6-liter V8 Gas (18/20/22-in. wheels) |
26,000 |
| Chevy Silverado 2500 HD |
Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 (17-in. wheels) |
26,000 |
| Chevy Silverado 2500 HD |
Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 (18/20/22-in. wheels) |
27,500 |
| Chevy Silverado 2500 HD |
Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 with Max Trailering Package (18/20-in. wheels) |
30,000 |
| Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
6.6-liter V8 Gas |
26,000 |
| Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 (SRW) |
30,000 |
| Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 (DRW) |
43,500 |
| Chevy Silverado 3500 HD |
Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 with Max Trailering Package (DRW) |
43,900 |
