2022 HD Diesel Pickup Guide

All ratings and capacities for gasoline equipped trucks have been omitted from the following spec charts 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.

2022 Highlights - Heavy Duty Diesel Pickup Trucks

2022 GMC Sierra 3500HD

2022 Sierra/Silverado 2500HD, 3500HD

Model Sierra/Silverado 2500HD Sierra/Silverado 3500HD SRW Sierra/Silverado 3500HD DRW
Engine 6.6L Duramax L5P V-8
Peak Horsepower 445 hp @ 2,800 rpm
Peak Torque 910 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission 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 4x2: 5,200 lbs 4x2: 5,200 lbs 4x2: 5,600 lbs
4x4: 5,600 lbs 4x4: 5,600 lbs 4x4: 5,600 lbs
Max RAWR 6,390 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 21,500 lbs 32,000 lbs
Max Gooseneck Tow 18,500 lbs 21,500 lbs 36,000 lbs
Powertrain Warranty 5 year/100,00 miles

2022 Ram 2500 HD, 3500 HD

2022 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 High Output I-6
6.7L Cummins High Output I-6
Peak Horsepower 370 hp @ 2,800 rpm 370 hp @ 2,800 rpm (68RFE)
420 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin)
420 hp @ 2,800 rpm (Aisin)
Peak Torque 850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm
850 lb-ft @ 1,700 rpm (68RFE)
1,075 lb-ft @1,800 rpm (Aisin)
1,075 lb-ft @1,800 rpm (Aisin)
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 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 6,040 lbs 7,000 lbs 9,750 lbs
Max Payload 3,150 lbs 4,610 lbs 6,830 lbs
Max Conventional Tow 20,000 lbs 23,000 lbs 23,000 lbs
Max 5th Wheel Tow 20,000 lbs 26,780 lbs 30,000 lbs
Max Gooseneck Tow 20,000 lbs 26,780 lbs 37,090 lbs
Powertrain Warranty 5 year/100,000 miles
2022 Ford F-450

2022 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
Peak Horsepower 475 hp @ 2,600 rpm
Peak Torque 1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm
Transmission 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 43,500 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 3,957 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 19,000 lbs 19,000 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

2022 Best-in-Class Diesel Title Holders

Best-in-class Engine Horsepower 2022 Ford Super Duty @ 475 horsepower (6.7L Power Stroke V8)
Best-in-class Engine Torque 2022 Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 1,075 lb-ft (6.7L HO Cummins I-6)
Best-in-class Payload Rating Single rear wheel: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 3500HD @ 5,174 lbs
Dual rear wheel: 2022 Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 3500HD @ 7,671 lbs
Best-in-class Conventional Tow Rating Single rear wheel: 2022 Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 23,000 lbs
Dual rear wheel: 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 24,200 lbs
Best-in-Class 5th Wheel Tow Rating Single rear wheel: 2022 Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 26,780 lbs
Dual rear wheel: 2022 Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 32,500 lbs
Best-in-Class Gooseneck Tow Rating Single rear wheel: 2022 Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 26,780 lbs
Dual rear wheel: 2022 Ram Trucks Ram 3500 HD @ 37,090 lbs

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