2021 Diesel Pickup Guide

2021 Fullsize Diesel Pickup Guide - GMC/Chevrolet, Ford, Ram Trucks

All ratings and capacities for gasoline equipped trucks have been omitted from the following specifications and comparisons. For more information on gasoline versions of the vehicles discussed herein, please refer to the manufacturer's model specific web page. "Max" refers to maximum available rated capacity in model's lineup. Actual ratings will vary by vehicle configuration and equipment packages.

2021 Highlights - Fullsize Diesel Pickups

• The 2021 Ram 1500 HFE "High Fuel Efficiency" model powered by the 3.0L EcoDiesel receives a 1 mpg improvement over previous model years, matching the max EPA rating earned by General Motor's Silverado/Sierra 1500 models equipped with the 3.0L Duramax.

• The high output Cummins turbodiesel sees improved horsepower and torque numbers, bringing total peak output to 420 horsepower and 1,075 lb-ft. The high output variant of the 6.7L Cummins remains exclusive to Ram 3500 models.

• Ram Trucks steals several best-in-class titles for 2021, including best-in-class torque for its Ram 3500 models equipped with the high output Cummins turbodiesel, in addition to several towing and payload categories.

• The diesel option for Ford F-150 models is only available on 4 wheel drive platforms; a 2 wheel drive version is not available for the 2021 model year.

• Chevrolet/GMC and Ford heavy duty models largely remain carryovers from the 2020 model year.

2021 Ram 1500

2021 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

18,250 lbs

Max Payload:

2,060 lbs

Max Trailer Tow:

12,560 lbs

EPA Rated Fuel Economy:

4x2

23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway

4x4

21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway

Powertrain Warranty:

5 yrs/100,000 miles

2021 Ford F-150

2021 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:

10R80 10 speed automatic

Max GVWR:

7,100 lbs

Max GCWR

18,000 lbs

Max Payload:

1,840 lbs

Max Trailer Tow:

12,100 lbs

EPA Rated Fuel Economy:

4x2

N/A - 3.0L Power Stroke only available in 4 wheel drive configuration

4x4

20 mpg city, 27 mpg highway

Powertrain Warranty:

5 years/60,000 miles

2021 Chevy Silverado 1500

2021 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:

10L80 10 speed automatic

Max GVWR:

7,200 lbs

Max GCWR

15,000 lbs

Max Payload:

1,870 lbs

Max Trailer Tow:

9,500 lbs

EPA Rated Fuel Economy:

4x2

23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway

4x4

22 mpg city, 26 mpg highway

Powertrain Warranty:

5 yrs/100,000 miles

2021 Chevy Silverado 2500HD

2021 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

43,900 lbs

Max FAWR:

2WD

5,200 lbs

2WD

5,200 lbs

2WD

5,200 lbs

4WD

5,600 lbs

4WD

5,600 lbs

4WD

5,600 lbs

Max RAWR:

6,600 lbs

7,250 lbs

10,500 lbs

Max Payload:

3,715 lbs

4,217 lbs

6,523 lbs

Max Conventional Tow:

18,500 lbs

20,000 lbs

20,000 lbs

Max 5th Wheel Tow:

18,500 lbs

21,910 lbs

32,000 lbs

Max Gooseneck Tow:

18,500 lbs

21,910 lbs

36,000 lbs

Powertrain Warranty:

5 year/100,00 miles

5 year/100,00 miles

5 year/100,00 miles

2021 Ram 2500 HD, 3500 HD

2021 Ram 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 (auto trans)

370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE trans)
420 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin trans)

420 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin trans)

Peak Torque:

850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (auto trans)

850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE trans)
1,075 lb-ft @1,800 rpm (Aisin trans)

1,075 lb-ft @1,800 rpm (Aisin trans)

Transmissions:

Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic

Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic
Aisin AS69RC six speed automatic

Aisin AS69RC six speed automatic

Max GVWR:

10,000 lbs

12,300 lbs

14,000 lbs

Max GCWR

27,980 lbs

34,630 lbs

45,000 lbs

Max FAWR:

2WD

5,500 lbs

2WD

5,500 lbs

2WD

5,500 lbs

4WD

6,000 lbs

4WD

6,000 lbs

4WD

6,000 lbs

Max RAWR:

6,040 lbs

7,000 lbs

9,750 lbs

Max Payload:

3,060 lbs

4,610 lbs

6,570 lbs

Max Conventional Tow:

20,000 lbs

23,000 lbs

23,000 lbs

Max 5th Wheel Tow:

20,000 lbs

26,020 lbs

30,000 lbs

Max Gooseneck Tow:

20,000 lbs

26,020 lbs

37,100 lbs

Powertrain Warranty:

5 year/100,000 miles

5 year/100,000 miles

5 year/100,000 miles

2021 Ford F-250

2021 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:

2WD

5,250 lbs

2WD

5,250 lbs

2WD

5,250 lbs

2WD

5,600 lbs

4WD

5,600 lbs

4WD

5,600 lbs

4WD

5,600 lbs

4WD

6,000 lbs

Max RAWR:

6,340 lbs

7,230 lbs

2WD

10,300 lbs

9,900 lbs

4WD

9,900 lbs

Max Payload:

3,542 lbs

3,980 lbs

6,556 lbs

6,210 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

2021 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)

Best-in-class Engine Torque

Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 1,075 lb-ft (6.7L Cummins w/ Aisin 6 speed transmission)

Best-in-class Payload Rating

Class 2 [1]

Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500 HD @ 3,715 lbs

Class 3 [2] SRW

Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 4,610 lbs

Class 3 DRW

Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 6,570 lbs

Best-in-class Conventional Tow Rating

Class 2 [1]

TIE - Ford F-250 Super Duty & Ram Trucks Ram 2500 HD @ 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 @ 26,020 lbs

Class 3 DRW

Ford F-350/F-450 Super Duty @ 32,500 lbs

Best-in-Class Gooseneck Tow Rating

Class 2 [1]

Ford F-250 Super Duty @ 22,800 lbs

Class 3 [2] SRW

Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 26,020 lbs

Class 3 DRW

Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 37,100 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.

Definitions

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).

Payload - Maximum weight of combined cargo that a vehicle can carry (excluding trailers).

Conventional tow - Maximum rated total trailer weight when towing using a conventional "bumper pull" receiver hitch.

5th Wheel Tow - Maximum rated total trailer weight when towing using a 5th wheel hitch system.

Gooseneck Tow - Maximum rated total trailer weight when using a gooseneck hitch system.

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.

SWR - Single Rear Wheel

DRW - Dual Rear Wheel

 

Sources: www.ford.com, www.chevrolet.com, www.gmc.com, www.ramtrucks.com