2023 Highlights - Heavy Duty Diesel Pickup Truck Segment
• New from Ford is a High Output variant of its 6.7L Power Stroke diesel rated at a peak 500 horsepower and 1,200 lb-ft of torque; both figures set new record highs and lead the segment for the 2023 model year. The High Output Power Stroke is available on all F-250, F-350, and F-450 models. Slight but noticeable revisions to the Super Duty platform, including capability improvements, allow it to reclaim multiple best-in-class titles for the diesel pickup segment.
• The 6.6L Duramax diesel remains unchanged for 2023 with GM banking on improvements for the 2024 model year, including a redesigned 2500HD/3500HD platform. The 2024 Duramax will peak at 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, a 25 horsepower and 65 lb-ft improvement. While this change may seem marginal, the 6.6L Duramax has been a dominant competitor in the segment since its introduction in 2001. Unlike its competitors, GM has continued to engage customers and garner popularity without a clean-slate engine update or displacement change.
• Ram continues to advertise best-in-class towing for its Ram 3500 models despite Ford's own contention to the thrown. While the Ram 3500 claim comes with a disclaimer excluding the F-450, a properly equipped F-350 Super Duty defeats the Ram by nearly 1,000 lbs in the Gooseneck category, 5,000 lbs in 5th wheel towing capability, and a staggering 10,000 lbs in the bumper pull class. The Ram HD powertrain platforms remain unchanged for the 2023 model year, with the High Output 6.7L Cummins remaining available only in Ram 3500 models. Rumors of an 8 speed automatic transmission finding its way into the future lineup continue to stir chatter.
2023 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 [1]: | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
| Max RAWR [1]: | N/A | N/A | N/A | |||
| 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 | |||||
[1] - Data unavailable at time of publishing.
2023 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 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 | 33,670 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 | 4x2 | 6,000 lbs | 4x2 | 7,000 lbs | 4x2 | 9,750 lbs |
| 4x4 | 6,040 lbs | 4x4 | 7,000 lbs | 4x4 | 9,750 lbs | |
| Max Payload | 3,150 lbs | 4,610 lbs | 6,830 lbs | |||
| Max Conventional Tow | 18,000 lbs | 18,000 lbs | 18,000 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 | |||||
2023 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 (standard output) 500 hp @ 2,600 rpm (high output) |
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| Peak Torque | 1,050 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm (standard output) 1,200 lb-ft @ 1,600 rpm (high output) |
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| Transmission | TorqShift 10 speed automatic | |||||||
| Max GVWR | 11,400 lbs | 12,400 lbs | 14,000 lbs | 14,000 lbs | ||||
| Max GCWR | 31,000 lbs | 35,200 lbs | 45,600 lbs | 48,000 lbs | ||||
| Max FAWR | 4x2 | 5,000 lbs | 4x2 | 5,000 lbs | 4x2 | 5,300 lbs | 4x2 | 5,600 lbs |
| 4x4 | 5,600 lbs | 4x4 | 5,600 lbs | 4x4 | 5,600 lbs | 4x4 | 5,600 lbs | |
| Max RAWR | 4x2 | 6,340 lbs | 4x2 | 7,230 lbs | 4x2 | 10,300 lbs | 4x2 | 9,900 lbs |
| 4x4 | 6,340 lbs | 4x4 | 6,780 lbs | 4x4 | 9,900 lbs | 4x4 | 9,900 lbs | |
| Max Payload | 4,145 lbs | 4,748 lbs | 7,100 lbs | 6,502 lbs | ||||
| Max Conventional Tow | 22,000 lbs | 25,000 lbs | 28,000 lbs | 30,000 lbs | ||||
| Max 5th Wheel Tow | 22,300 lbs | 27,400 lbs | 35,000 lbs | 35,000 lbs | ||||
| Max Gooseneck Tow | 23,000 lbs | 27,600 lbs | 38,000 lbs | 40,000 lbs | ||||
| Powertrain Warranty | 5 year/100,00 miles | |||||||
2023 Best-in-Class Diesel Title Holders
| Best-in-class Engine Horsepower | 2023 Ford Super Duty @ 500 horsepower (6.7L Power Stroke V8) | |
| Best-in-class Engine Torque | 2023 Ford Super Duty @ 1,200 lb-ft (6.7L Power Stroke V8) | |
| Best-in-class Payload Rating | Single rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty @ 4,748 lbs |
| Dual rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty @ 7,100 lbs | |
| Best-in-class Conventional Tow Rating | Single rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty @ 25,000 lbs |
| Dual rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 30,000 lbs | |
| Best-in-Class 5th Wheel Tow Rating | Single rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty @ 27,400 lbs |
| Dual rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-350/F-450 Super Duty @ 35,000 lbs | |
| Best-in-Class Gooseneck Tow Rating | Single rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-350 Super Duty @ 27,600 lbs |
| Dual rear wheel: | 2023 Ford F-450 Super Duty @ 40,000 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