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
Engine: |
3.0L EcoDiesel V-6 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
260 hp @ 3,600 rpm |
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Peak Torque: |
480 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
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Transmission: |
TorqueFlite 8 eight speed automatic |
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Max GVWR: |
7,200 lbs |
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Max GCWR |
18,250 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
2,060 lbs |
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Max Trailer Tow: |
12,560 lbs |
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EPA Rated Fuel Economy: |
4x2 |
23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway |
4x4 |
21 mpg city, 29 mpg highway |
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Powertrain Warranty: |
5 yrs/100,000 miles |
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2021 Ford F-150
Engine: |
3.0L Power Stroke V-6 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
250 hp @ 3,250 rpm |
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Peak Torque: |
440 lb-ft @ 1,750 rpm |
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Transmission: |
10R80 10 speed automatic |
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Max GVWR: |
7,100 lbs |
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Max GCWR |
18,000 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
1,840 lbs |
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Max Trailer Tow: |
12,100 lbs |
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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 |
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Powertrain Warranty: |
5 years/60,000 miles |
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2021 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado 1500
Engine: |
3.0L Duramax I-6 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
277 hp @ 3,750 rpm |
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Peak Torque: |
460 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm |
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Transmission: |
10L80 10 speed automatic |
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Max GVWR: |
7,200 lbs |
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Max GCWR |
15,000 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
1,870 lbs |
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Max Trailer Tow: |
9,500 lbs |
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EPA Rated Fuel Economy: |
4x2 |
23 mpg city, 33 mpg highway |
4x4 |
22 mpg city, 26 mpg highway |
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Powertrain Warranty: |
5 yrs/100,000 miles |
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2021 Sierra/Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD
Model: |
Sierra/Silverado 2500HD |
Sierra/Silverado 3500HD SRW |
Sierra/Silverado 3500HD DRW |
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Engine: |
6.6L Duramax L5P V-8 |
6.6L Duramax L5P V-8 |
6.6L Duramax L5P V-8 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
445 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
445 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
445 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
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Peak Torque: |
910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm |
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Transmission: |
Allison 10 speed automatic |
Allison 10 speed automatic |
Allison 10 speed automatic |
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Max GVWR: |
11,550 lbs |
12,250 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
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Max GCWR |
27,500 lbs |
29,700 lbs |
43,900 lbs |
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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 |
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Max RAWR: |
6,600 lbs |
7,250 lbs |
10,500 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
3,715 lbs |
4,217 lbs |
6,523 lbs |
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Max Conventional Tow: |
18,500 lbs |
20,000 lbs |
20,000 lbs |
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Max 5th Wheel Tow: |
18,500 lbs |
21,910 lbs |
32,000 lbs |
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Max Gooseneck Tow: |
18,500 lbs |
21,910 lbs |
36,000 lbs |
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Powertrain Warranty: |
5 year/100,00 miles |
5 year/100,00 miles |
5 year/100,00 miles |
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2021 Ram 2500 HD, 3500 HD
Model: |
Ram 2500 HD |
Ram 3500 HD SRW |
Ram 3500 HD DRW |
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Engine: |
6.7L Cummins I-6 |
6.7L Cummins I-6 |
6.7L Cummins I-6 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (auto trans) |
370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE trans) |
420 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin trans) |
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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) |
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Transmissions: |
Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic |
Chrysler 68RFE six speed automatic |
Aisin AS69RC six speed automatic |
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Max GVWR: |
10,000 lbs |
12,300 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
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Max GCWR |
27,980 lbs |
34,630 lbs |
45,000 lbs |
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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 |
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Max RAWR: |
6,040 lbs |
7,000 lbs |
9,750 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
3,060 lbs |
4,610 lbs |
6,570 lbs |
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Max Conventional Tow: |
20,000 lbs |
23,000 lbs |
23,000 lbs |
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Max 5th Wheel Tow: |
20,000 lbs |
26,020 lbs |
30,000 lbs |
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Max Gooseneck Tow: |
20,000 lbs |
26,020 lbs |
37,100 lbs |
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Powertrain Warranty: |
5 year/100,000 miles |
5 year/100,000 miles |
5 year/100,000 miles |
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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 |
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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 |
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Peak Horsepower: |
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm |
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm |
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm |
475 hp @ 2,600 rpm |
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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 |
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Transmission: |
TorqShift 10 speed automatic |
TorqShift 10 speed automatic |
TorqShift 10 speed automatic |
TorqShift 10 speed automatic |
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Max GVWR: |
10,800 lbs |
12,400 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
14,000 lbs |
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Max GCWR |
30,000 lbs |
30,000 lbs |
43,400 lbs |
45,300 lbs |
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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 |
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Max RAWR: |
6,340 lbs |
7,230 lbs |
2WD |
10,300 lbs |
9,900 lbs |
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4WD |
9,900 lbs |
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Max Payload: |
3,542 lbs |
3,980 lbs |
6,556 lbs |
6,210 lbs |
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Max Conventional Tow: |
20,000 lbs |
20,000 lbs |
21,200 lbs |
24,200 lbs |
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Max 5th Wheel Tow: |
22,800 lbs |
22,800 lbs |
32,500 lbs |
32,500 lbs |
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Max Gooseneck Tow: |
22,800 lbs |
22,800 lbs |
35,750 lbs |
37,000 lbs |
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Powertrain Warranty: |
5 year/100,00 miles |
5 year/100,00 miles |
5 year/100,00 miles |
5 year/100,00 miles |
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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) |
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Best-in-class Engine Torque |
Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 1,075 lb-ft (6.7L Cummins w/ Aisin 6 speed transmission) |
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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 |
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Class 3 DRW |
Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 6,570 lbs |
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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 |
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Class 3 DRW |
Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 24,200 lbs |
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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 |
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Class 3 DRW |
Ford F-350/F-450 Super Duty @ 32,500 lbs |
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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 |
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Class 3 DRW |
Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 37,100 lbs |
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[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