Ranked: Top 20 Pickup Trucks with the Highest Towing Capacity

Pickup trucks are a staple of American car culture. It's one of the country's most popular types of cars, and for a good reason: They're roomy and versatile, with high towing capacity and ample cargo room.

If you are looking to buy a pickup truck, you probably have a goal in mind. For example, you may need a vehicle that can tow your boat to the lake or transport farm machinery to the farm. Whatever your goal is, it's important that you find a truck with enough towing capacity so that it will do the job required.

But which truck has the highest towing capacity?

Currently, the Ram 3500 Heavy Duty is the highest-rated truck. It has 37,090 pounds of towing capacity and a 6.7L high-output Cummins turbo diesel I6 engine. The other strong contenders are the Ford F-450 Super Duty (37,000 pounds) and the GMC Sierra 3500 HD & Chevy Silverado 3500 HD (36,000 pounds)—and they're also pretty damn impressive.

If you're looking for a new pickup truck and want one with serious towing capacity, then this blog post is for you!

Here are the 30 trucks we ranked from best to worst regarding how much they can tow:

20 Trucks With The Highest Towing Capacity (Ranked, best to worst)
Rank	Model	Max Towing
#1	Ram 3500 Heavy Duty6.7L, Turbo Diesel I6	37,090 pounds1,075 lb-ft of torque
#2	Ford F-450 Super Duty6.7L, V8 Turbo Diesel	37,000 pounds1,050 lb-ft of torque
#3	GMC Sierra 3500HD6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel	36,000 pounds910 lb-ft of torque
#4	Chevy Silverado 3500 HD6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel	36,000 pounds910 lb-ft of torque
#5	F-350 Super Duty6.7-liter diesel V-8	25,000 pounds1,050 lb-ft of torque
#6	Ford F-250 Super Duty6.7L V8 Turbo Diesel	22,800 pounds935 lb-ft of torque
#7	Ram 2500 HD6.7L 6-cylinder diesel	19,990 pounds850 lb-ft of torque
#8	Chevy Silverado 2500 HD6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel	18,510 pounds910 lb-ft of torque
#9	GMC Sierra 2500 HD6.6L V8 Turbo-Diesel	18,510 pounds910 lb-ft of torque
#10	Ford F-1505.0-liter V-8	14,000 pounds500 lb-ft of torque
#11	Chevy Silverado 15006.2L V-8 VVT	13,300 pounds460 lb-ft of torque
#12	GMC Sierra 15006.2-liter V-8	13,200 pounds460 lb-ft of torque
#13	Ram 15005.7L HEMI® V8 engine	12,750 pounds410 lb-ft of torque
#14	Toyota Tundra3.4-liter V6 engine	12,000 pounds479 lb-ft of torque
#15	Rivian R1T835 hp, four electric motors	11,000 pounds908 lb-ft of torque
#16	Nissan Titan XD5.6-liter V-8	10,920 pounds413 lb-ft of torque
#17	Nissan Titan5.6-liter V-8	9323 pounds394 lb-ft of torque
#18	GMC Canyon2.7L Turbo	7700 pounds430 lb-ft of torque
#19	Chevrolet Colorado2.7L Turbo	7700 pounds430 lb-ft of torque
#20	Jeep Gladiator3.6-liter V-6	7650 pounds260 lb-ft of torque

The Ram 3500 is quickly becoming a favorite among U.S. drivers looking to tow the heaviest loads. It's easy to see why: with a best-in-class up to 37,090 pounds of towing capacity, it can easily handle boats, RVs, farm equipment, and all the other things we love to tow.

The Ford F-Series is the best-selling pickup truck in America, and it's not hard to see why. It's got a great look, tons of power, and the ability to tow a boat or trailer. So Ford F-Series rules the roost, with over eight models in the top 30.

The Ford F-450 is undoubtedly the star player here, too. It not only has the highest towing capacity of them all, but it's also an extremely versatile truck in general. So for those who need a truck that can handle heavy loads and farm equipment, the Ford F-450 is an excellent choice.

The Bottom Line

With the release of new trucks and a comeback for many models, it's easy to forget what pickups had been like 20 years ago or even 10.

Here's a list of the best pickups for towing. We'll keep it updated, so you can access the latest data to help you choose the pickup with the highest towing capacity.