2020 Diesel Pickup Guide - Ford, Ram, GMC, & Chevrolet Trucks

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")
TBA	To be announced; awaiting release of ratings from the manufacturer	TBC	To be confirmed; awaiting confirmation on ratings released from the manufacturer

2020 Highlights - Fullsize Diesel Pickups

• Ram's EcoDiesel obtains an extra 20 horsepower and 60 lb-ft for 2020, bringing peak engine power to 260 horsepower and torque to 480 lb-ft. Additionally, the diesel equipped Ram 1500 earns higher fuel economy ratings, with appropriate two wheel drive models reaching 32 mpg on the highway.

• GM's "mini Duramax" debuts with best-in-class fuel economy ratings of up to 33 mpg for properly equipped two wheel drive and 29 mpg for properly equipped four wheel drive Silverado/Sierra 1500 models. The 3.0L Duramax is the only engine in its class with an inline cylinder arrangement.

• The Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra 2500/3500HD pickups receive a major facelift, improved payload and towing capacity, and a new GM designed, Allison certified 10 speed automatic transmission. The 6.6L Duramax L5P returns, providing 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque on tap.

• Ford's Super Duty, which comprises F-250, F-350, and F-450 models, returns with an upgraded powertrain that includes a widely upgraded 6.7L Power Stroke diesel and new TorqShift 10 speed automatic transmission. The revised Power Stroke diesel provides up to 475 horsepower and 1,050 lb-ft of torque as the result of numerous revisions, including an updated VGT, steel piston design, and new high pressure injection system.

2020 Ram 1500

Engine	3.0L EcoDiesel V-6
Peak Horsepower	260 hp @ 3,600 rpm
Peak Torque	480 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission	TorqueFlite 8 eight speed automatic
Max GVWR	7,200 lbs
Max GCWR	18,200 lbs
Max Payload	2,040 lbs
Max Conventional Tow	12,560 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow	12,560 lbs
EPA Rated Fuel Economy	4x2	22 city, 32 hwy, 26 comb mpg
	4x4	21 city, 20 hwy, 24 comb mpg
Powertrain Warranty	5 year/100,000 mile

2020 Ford F-150

Engine	3.0L Power Stroke V-6
Peak Horsepower	250 hp @ 3,250 rpm
Peak Torque	440 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm
Transmission	Ford 10R80 ten speed automatic
Max GVWR	7,100 lbs
Max GCWR	17,100 lbs
Max Payload	1,940 lbs
Max Conventional Tow	11,500 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow	11,500 lbs
EPA Rated Fuel Economy	4x2	22 city, 30 hwy, 25 comb mpg
	4x4	TBA
Powertrain Warranty	5 year/60,000 miles

2020 GMC Sierra/Chevy SIlverado 1500

Engine	3.0L Duramax I-6
Peak Horsepower	277 hp @ 3,750 rpm
Peak Torque	460 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Transmission	GM 10L80 ten speed automatic
Max GVWR	7,200 lbs
Max GCWR	15,000 lbs
Max Payload	2,302 lbs
Max Conventional Tow	9,300 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow	9.300 lbs
EPA Rated Fuel Economy	4x2	23 city, 33 hwy, 27 comb mpg
	4x4	23 city, 29 hwy, 25 comb mpg
Powertrain Warranty	5 year/100,000 mile

2020 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 10 speed automatic		Allison 10 speed automatic		Allison 10 speed automatic
Max GVWR	11,550 lbs		12,250 lbs		14,000 lbs
Max GCWR	27,500 lbs		29,700 lbs		43,500 lbs
Max FAWR	4x2	4,800 lbs	4x2	4,800 lbs	4x2	4,800 lbs
	4x4	5,200 lbs	4x4	5,200 lbs	4x4	5,200 lbs
Max RAWR	7,250 lbs		7,250 lbs		10,500 lbs
Max Payload	3,746 lbs		4,302 lbs		6,517 lbs
Max Conventional Tow	18,500 lbs		20,000 lbs		20,000 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow	18,.600 lbs		21,500 lbs		35,500 lbs
Max Gooseneck Tow	18,600 lbs		21,500 lbs		35,500 lbs
Powertrain Warranty	5 year/100,00 miles		5 year/100,00 miles		5 year/100,00 miles

2020 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		370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE) 400 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin)		370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE) 400 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin)
Peak Torque	850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm		850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE) 1,000 lb-ft @1,800 rpm (Aisin)		850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE) 1,000 lb-ft @1,800 rpm (Aisin)
Transmissions	Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic		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	4x2	5,500 lbs	4x2	5,500 lbs	4x2	5,500 lbs
	4x4	6,000 lbs	4x4	6,000 lbs	4x4	6,000 lbs
Max RAWR	4x2	6,000 lbs	7,000 lbs		9,750 lbs
	4x4	6,040 lbs
Max Payload	3,160 lbs		4,680 lbs		6,570 lbs
Max Conventional Tow	19,680 lbs		23,000 lbs		23,000 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow	19,680 lbs		26,860 lbs		30,000 lbs
Max Gooseneck Tow	19,680 lbs		26,860 lbs		35,100 lbs
Powertrain Warranty	5 year/100,000 miles		5 year/100,000 miles		5 year/100,000 miles

2020 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	475 hp @ 2,600 rpm		475 hp @ 2,600 rpm		475 hp @ 2,600 rpm		475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
Peak Torque	1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm		1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm		1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm		1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission	TorqShift 10 speed automatic		TorqShift 10 speed automatic		TorqShift 10 speed automatic		TorqShift 10 speed automatic
Max GVWR	10,800 lbs		12,400 lbs		14,000 lbs		14,000 lbs
Max GCWR	30,000 lbs		30,000 lbs		43,400 lbs		45,300 lbs
Max FAWR	4x2	5,250 lbs	4x2	5,250 lbs	4x2	5,250 lbs	4x2	5,600 lbs
	4x4	5,600 lbs	4x4	5,600 lbs	4x4	5,600 lbs	4x4	6,000 lbs
Max RAWR	6,340 lbs		7,230 lbs		4x2	10,300 lbs	9,900 lbs
					4x4	9,900 lbs
Max Payload	3,542 lbs		3,980 lbs		6,556 lbs		5,838 lbs
Max Conventional Tow	20,000 lbs		20,000 lbs		21,200 lbs		24,200 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow	22,800 lbs		22,800 lbs		32,500 lbs		32,500 lbs
Max Gooseneck Tow	22,800 lbs		22,800 lbs		35,750 lbs		37,000 lbs
Powertrain Warranty	5 year/100,00 miles		5 year/100,00 miles		5 year/100,00 miles		5 year/100,00 miles

2020 Best-in-Class Diesel Title Holders

Best-in-class Engine Horsepower	Ford F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty @ 475 horsepower (6.7L Power Stroke w/ 10 speed transmission)
Best-in-class Engine Torque	Ford F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty @ 1,050 lb-ft (6.7L Power Stroke w/ 10 speed transmission)
Best-in-class Payload Rating	Class 2 ^[1]	Ram Trucks Ram 2500 HD @ 3,160 lbs
	Class 3 ^[2] SRW	Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 4,680 lbs
	Class 3 DRW	Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 6,570 lbs
Best-in-class Conventional Tow Rating	Class 2 ^[1]	Ford F-250 Super Duty @ 20,000 lbs
	Class 3 ^[2] SRW	Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 23,000 lbs
	Class 3 DRW	Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 24,200 lbs
Best-in-Class 5th Wheel Tow Rating	Class 2 ^[1]	Ford F-250 Super Duty @ 22,800 lbs
	Class 3 ^[2] SRW	Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 26,860 lbs
	Class 3 DRW	Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 3500 HD @ 35,500 lbs
Best-in-Class Gooseneck Tow Rating	Class 2 ^[1]	Ford F-250 Super Duty @ 20,000 lbs
	Class 3 ^[2] SRW	Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 26,860 lbs
	Class 3 DRW	Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 37,000 lbs

[1] Class 2 refers specifically to a class 2B pickup truck with a GVWR between 8,501 and 10,000 lbs, as defined by the NHTSA. Often expressed as a 3/4 ton pickup. The Ford F-250 and Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD are available with optional payload packages that exceed the 10,000 GVWR limit; these offerings do not qualify to compete in this class despite arguably being 3/4 ton models.

[2] Class 3 refers specifically to a class 3 pickup truck with a GVWR between 10,001 and 14,000 lbs, as defined by the NHTSA. Often expressed as a 1 ton pickup. This class has been split into single rear wheel (SRW) and dual rear wheel (DRW) sub-classes due to the large difference in payload capacity and tow ratings between a SRW and DRW vehicle.