| GVWR | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. Maximum rated weight of a vehicle and its cargo, including passengers (excluding trailers). | GCWR | Gross Combined Weight Rating. Maximum rated combined weight of a vehicle, its cargo, and trailer(s). |
| FAWR | Front Axle Weight Rating. Maximum rated weight that can be applied to the axle. | RAWR | Rear Axle Weight Rating. Maximum rated weight that can be applied to the axle. |
| Payload | Maximum weight of combined cargo that a vehicle can carry (excluding trailers). | Conventional Tow | Maximum rated trailer weight when towing using a conventional "bumper pull" receiver hitch. |
| 5th Wheel Tow | Maximum rated trailer weight when towing using a 5th wheel hitch system. | Gooseneck Tow | Maximum rated trailer weight when using a gooseneck hitch system. |
| SRW | Single rear wheel | DRW | Dual rear wheel (AKA "duallie") |
In addition to the 6.7L Cummins' 2019 update offering up to 1,000 lb-ft of torque, Ram Trucks 2019 models carry the best-in-class titles for payload and towing without having to exclude Ford's mighty F-450 from the class 3 segment. The 2019 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra HD models are effectively carry overs from 2018 with only subtle changes to towing and payload ratings. Likewise, the Ford F-Series is largely unchanged with the broadest improvements carried by the F-450, which is now available in a variety of cab/wheelbase configurations. Both Ford and General Motors have redesigned and/or updated platforms on the horizon.
In the 1/2 ton and midsize segments, the Colorado/Canyon twins from GM see yet another decrease in fuel economy ratings while the EcoDiesel abruptly drops from 29 mpg in 2018 to 27 mpg (highway fuel economy) for 2019. Meanwhile, Ford's new Power Stroke boasts an impressive 22 mpg city/30 mpg highway rating, reigning supreme in the full-size market while also ousting competition from midsize trucks. General Motor's 3.0L Duramax was originally scheduled for an early 2019 release, but at time of publishing there has been no definitive release date.
2019 GMC Canyon, Chevy Colorado
| Engine | 2.8L Duramax LWN inline 4 cylinder | |
| Peak Horsepower | 181 hp @ 3,400 rpm | |
| Peak Torque | 369 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | |
| Transmission | GM 6L50 six speed automatic | |
| Max GVWR | 6,000 lbs (4x2), 6,200 lbs (4x4) | |
| Max GCWR | 12,700 lbs | |
| Max Payload | 1,532 lbs | |
| Max Conventional Tow | 7,700 lbs | |
| Max 5th Wheel Tow | N/A, vehicle not equipped for 5th wheel tow capability | |
| EPA Rated Fuel Economy | 2WD Models: | 20 mpg city, 30 mpg hwy |
| 4WD Models: | 19 mpg city, 28 mpg hwy | |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/60,000 miles | |
2019 Ram 1500
| Engine | 3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 | |
| Peak Horsepower | 240 hp @ 3,600 rpm | |
| Peak Torque | 420 lb-ft @ 2,000 rpm | |
| Transmission | ZF 8HP70 'TorqueFlite 8' eight speed automatic | |
| Max GVWR | 6,950 lbs | |
| Max GCWR | 14,750 lbs | |
| Max Payload | 1,640 lbs | |
| Max Conventional Tow | 9,290 lbs | |
| Max 5th Wheel Tow | 9,290 lbs | |
| EPA Rated Fuel Economy | 2WD Models: | 20 mpg city, 27 mpg hwy |
| 4WD Models: | 19 mpg city, 27 mpg hwy | |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/100,000 mile | |
2019 Ford F-150
| Engine | 3.0L Power Stroke Diesel | |
| Peak Horsepower | 250 hp @ 3,250 rpm | |
| Peak Torque | 440 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm | |
| Transmission | Ford 10R80 10 speed automatic | |
| Max GVWR | 7,100 lbs | |
| Max GCWR | 17,100 lbs | |
| Max Payload | 1,940 lbs | |
| Max Conventional Tow | 11,400 lbs | |
| Max 5th Wheel Tow | 11,400 lbs | |
| EPA Rated Fuel Economy | 2WD Models: | 22 mpg city, 30 mpg hwy |
| 4WD Models: | 20 mpg city, 25 mpg hwy | |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/60,000 miles | |
2019 Nissan Titan XD
| Engine | Cummins ISV5.0 V-8 |
| Peak Horsepower | 310 hp @ 3,200 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 555 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
| Transmission | Aisin A466ND six speed automatic |
| Max GVWR | 8,990 lbs |
| Max GCWR | 19,540 lbs |
| Max Payload | 2,490 lbs |
| Max Conventional Tow | 12,710 lbs |
| Max 5th Wheel Tow | 12,710 lbs |
| EPA Rated Fuel Economy | N/A - fuel economy not rated by EPA do to GVWR |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/100,000 mile |
2019 Sierra/Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD
| Model | Sierra/Silverado 2500HD | Sierra/Silverado 3500HD SRW | Sierra/Silverado 3500HD DRW |
| Engine | 6.6L Duramax L5P V-8 | 6.6L Duramax L5P V-8 | 6.6L Duramax L5P V-8 |
| Peak Horsepower | 445 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 445 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 445 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm | 910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
| Transmission | Allison 1000 six speed automatic | Allison 1000 six speed automatic | Allison 1000 six speed automatic |
| Max GVWR | 10,000 lbs | 11,600 lbs | 13,025 lbs |
| Max GCWR | 25,300 lbs | 25,300 lbs | 31,300 lbs |
| Max FAWR | 5,200 lbs(2WD), 5,600 lbs (4WD) | 5,200 lbs(2WD), 5,600 lbs (4WD) | 5,600 lbs (4WD & 2WD) |
| Max RAWR | 6,200 lbs | 7,050 lbs | 9,375 lbs |
| Max Payload | 2,803 lbs | 3,993 lbs | 5,281 lbs |
| Max Conventional Tow | 14,500 lbs | 15,000 lbs | 20,000 lbs |
| Max 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Tow | 15,400 lbs | 17,500 lbs | 23,100 lbs |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/100,00 miles | 5 year/100,00 miles | 5 year/100,00 miles |
2019 Ram 2500 HD, 3500 HD
| Model | Ram 2500 HD | Ram 3500 HD SRW | Ram 3500 HD DRW |
| Engine | 6.7L Cummins I-6 | 6.7L Cummins I-6 | 6.7L Cummins I-6 |
| Peak Horsepower | 370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE auto) | 370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE auto) 400 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin auto) |
370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE auto) 400 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin auto) |
| Peak Torque | 850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE auto) | 850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE auto) 1,000 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm (Aisin auto) |
850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE auto) 1,000 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm (Aisin auto) |
| Transmissions | Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic |
Mercedes G56 six speed manual Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic Aisin AS69RC six speed automatic |
Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic Aisin AS69RC six speed automatic |
| Max GVWR | 10,000 lbs | 12,300 lbs | 14,000 lbs |
| Max GCWR | 27,000 lbs | 34,630 lbs | 43,000 lbs |
| Max FAWR | 5,500 lbs (2WD) 5,750 lbs (4WD) |
5,500 lbs (2WD) 6,000 lbs (4WD) |
5,500 lbs (2WD) 6,000 lbs (4WD) |
| Max RAWR | 6,000 lbs | 7,000 lbs | 9,750 lbs |
| Max Payload | 3,260 lbs | 4,700 lbs | 6,910 lbs |
| Max Conventional Tow | 19,780 lbs | 23,000 lbs | 23,000 lbs |
| Max 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Tow | 19,780 lbs | 26,990 lbs | 30,000 lbs (5th wheel) 35,100 lbs (gooseneck) |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/100,000 miles | 5 year/100,000 miles | 5 year/100,000 miles |
2019 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450 Super Duty
| Model | F-250 Super Duty | F-350 Super Duty SRW | F-350 Super Duty DRW | F-450 Super Duty |
| Engine | 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V-8 | 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V-8 | 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V-8 | 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel V-8 |
| Peak Horsepower | 450 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 450 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 450 hp @ 2,800 rpm | 450 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
| Peak Torque | 935 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 935 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 935 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm | 935 lb-ft @ 1,800 rpm |
| Transmission | Ford TorqShift six speed automatic | Ford TorqShift six speed automatic | Ford TorqShift six speed automatic | Ford TorqShift six speed automatic |
| Max GVWR | 10,000 lbs | 11,500 lbs | 14,000 lbs | 14,000 lbs |
| Max GCWR | 28,700 lbs | 28,700 lbs | 40,000 lbs | 43,300 lbs |
| Max FAWR | 5,250 lbs (2WD) 5,990 lbs (4WD) |
5,250 lbs (2WD) 6,000 lbs (4WD) |
5,250 lbs (2WD) 5,990 lbs (4WD) |
5,600 lbs (2WD) 6,000 lbs (4WD) |
| Max RAWR | 6,340 lbs | 6,780 lbs (2WD) 7,230 lbs (4WD) |
10,300 lbs (2WD) 9,900 lbs (4WD) |
9,900 lbs |
| Max Payload | 3,072 lbs | 4,002 lbs | 6,526 lbs | 6,190 lbs |
| Max Conventional Tow | 18,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs | 21,000 lbs | 21,000 lbs |
| Max 5th Wheel/Gooseneck Tow | 18,500 lbs | 21,500 lbs | 27,500 lbs (5th wheel) 32,000 lbs (gooseneck) |
27,500 lbs (5th wheel) 35,000 lbs (gooseneck) |
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/100,00 miles | 5 year/100,00 miles | 5 year/100,00 miles | 5 year/100,00 miles |
2019 Best-in-Class Horsepower, Torque, & Capability (3/4 and 1 ton trucks only)
"Class" used herein per Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) vehicle weight classifications.
• Class 2 (3/4 ton pickups) - Trucks with a GVWR range of 6,001 to 10,000 lbs.
• Class 3 (1 ton pickups) - Trucks with a GVWR range of 10,001 to 14,000 lbs. Class 3 trucks have been divided into single rear wheel (SRW) and dual rear wheel (DRW) categories.
Best-in-Class Horsepower
Ford Super Duty (F-250/350/450), 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel; 450 horsepower @ 2,800 RPM
2nd place - Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500/3500HD, 6.6L Duramax Diesel; 445 horsepower @ 2,800 RPM
3rd place -
Ram Trucks Ram 2500/3500 HD, 6.7L Cummins Diesel; 400 horsepower @ 2,800 RPM
Best-in-Class Torque
Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD, 6.7L Cummins diesel; 1,000 lb-ft @ 1,700 RPM
2nd place - Ford Super Duty (F-250/350/450), 6.7L Power Stroke Diesel; 935 lb-ft @ 1,800 RPM
3rd place -
Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500/3500HD, 6.6L Duramax Diesel; 910 lb-ft @ 1,600 RPM
Best-in-Class Payload
Class 2 - Ram 2500 HD @ 3,260 lbs
Class 3 SRW - Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 4,700 lbs
Class 3 DRW - Ram Trucks 3500 HD @ 6,910 lbs
Best-in-Class Conventional Tow
Class 2 - Ram Trucks Ram 2500 HD @ 19,780 lbs
Class 3 SRW - Ram Trucks 3500 HD @ 23,000 lbs
Class 3 DRW - Ram Trucks 3500 HD @ 23,000 lbs
Best-in-Class 5th Wheel Tow
Class 2 - Ram Trucks 2500 HD @ 19,780 lbs
Class 3 SRW - Ram Trucks 3500 HD @ 26,990 lbs
Class 3 DRW - Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 30,000 lbs
Best-in-Class Gooseneck Tow
Class 2 - Ram Trucks 2500 HD @ 19,780 lbs
Class 3 SRW - Ram Trucks 3500 HD @ 26,990 lbs
Class 3 DRW - Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 35,100 lbs
Sources: www.ford.com, www.chevrolet.com, www.gmc.com, www.ramtrucks.com