Chevy Silverado 2500 HD vs Ford F-250 Super Duty: 2026 and 2027 Compared
Last updated: October 14, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and Ford F-250 Super Duty are long-running three-quarter-ton rivals, and the comparison is closer than the brand debates suggest. Ford leads on published towing and diesel output today; Chevy counters with a torque-rich gas V8, Transparent Trailer View with up to 14 camera views, and a bigger diesel coming for 2027. Here is the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD (on our lot now) and the announced 2027 Silverado HD against the 2027 F-250, Ford’s newest model.
Quick Verdict
The 2027 F-250 out-tows the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD on paper (22,000 vs 20,000 lbs conventional and 23,000 vs 22,050 lbs gooseneck) and its 6.7L High-Output diesel makes 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft. The Silverado 2500 HD answers with more gas-engine torque (464 vs 445 lb-ft), Transparent Trailer View and up to 14 camera views, 2026 offers on trucks you can buy today, and an all-new 555-hp, 1,230-lb-ft Duramax 8.3L arriving for 2027.
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The Matchup: Today’s Trucks and What’s Coming
Ford’s 2027 Super Duty went on sale in September 2026 with a standard 7.3L gas V8 (420 hp, 445 lb-ft) and an available 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke diesel (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft), both with a 10-speed automatic. The 2026 Silverado 2500 HD has a standard 6.6L gas V8 (401 hp, 464 lb-ft) and an available Duramax 6.6L diesel (470 hp, 975 lb-ft) with an Allison 10-speed.
The 2027 Silverado HD changes the picture. GM announced it on September 24, 2026, with an available all-new Duramax 8.3L rated at 555 hp and 1,230 lb-ft, which GM calls best in class, plus an upgraded 412-hp gas V8, electric power steering and towing up to 38,000 lbs (3500 HD). It is expected at dealers beginning in late 2026, with pricing not yet announced, so the 2026 trucks below are what you can buy today.
Silverado 2500 HD vs F-250 Specs
| Spec | 2026 Silverado 2500 HD | 2027 Ford F-250 | 2027 Silverado HD (announced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. $2,795 destination) | $46,200 (WT) | $46,125 (XL) | Not announced |
| Gas engine | 6.6L V8, 401 hp / 464 lb-ft | 7.3L V8, 420 hp / 445 lb-ft | 6.6L V8, 412 hp / 472 lb-ft |
| Diesel engine | Duramax 6.6L, 470 hp / 975 lb-ft | 6.7L HO Power Stroke, 500 hp / 1,200 lb-ft | Duramax 8.3L, 555 hp / 1,230 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 10-speed (Allison with diesel) | 10-speed | Allison 10-speed |
| Max conventional towing | 20,000 lbs (Duramax, Max Trailering Pkg) | 22,000 lbs (diesel, High-Capacity Axle Upgrade) | Up to 20,000 lbs |
| Max fifth-wheel / gooseneck | 22,050 lbs | 22,100 / 23,000 lbs | Not published for 2500 HD |
| Gas max conventional / gooseneck | 16,000 / 18,700 lbs | 18,200 / 19,500 lbs | Up to 19,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 4,479 lbs | Not published per model | Not published |
| Center screen | 7 in. (WT, Custom); 13.4 in. (LT and up) | 8 in. (XL, XLT); 12 in. (Lariat, Platinum) | 13.4 in. |
| Warranty | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi; Duramax 5 yr/100,000 mi | 3 yr/36,000 mi; 5 yr/60,000 mi; diesel 5 yr/100,000 mi | Not announced |
Sources: chevrolet.com, Build & Price and Chevrolet’s 2026 Silverado 2500 HD towing chart; ford.com 2027 Super Duty pages and the 2027 Ford Super Duty Pickup Towing Guide; GM newsroom. Ford screen sizes and warranty from Ford of Canada’s 2027 Super Duty specifications. Bold marks the better 2026/2027 on-sale figure.
By the Numbers
Max conventional towing
Diesel torque
Gas engine torque
Trailering Technology
Both trucks are loaded with towing tech. The Silverado HD offers up to 14 camera views from 8 cameras, Transparent Trailer View that lets you see through a compatible trailer (with an accessory camera), a Bed View Camera for lining up a fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, and an in-vehicle trailering app. Ford’s highlights include Pro Trailer Backup Assist, Pro Trailer Hitch Assist, Onboard Scales with Smart Hitch for tongue weight, and a 360-degree camera.
Reasons to Choose Each
Choose the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD if you want
- More torque from the gas V8
- Transparent Trailer View and up to 14 camera views
- A 2026 truck in stock now with Duramax Customer Cash
- The 2027 Duramax 8.3L, coming late 2026
Choose the Ford F-250 if you want
- The highest published 2500-class towing today
- The most diesel horsepower and torque on sale today
- A bigger gas V8 (7.3L)
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Onboard Scales
- A starting price $75 below the Silverado
Interior and Technology
The Silverado 2500 HD gets a 13.4-inch touchscreen with Google built-in and a 12.3-inch driver display from the LT up, and a 7-inch screen on the WT and Custom. Ford’s 2027 F-250 offers an 8-inch screen on the XL and XLT and a 12-inch screen on the Lariat and Platinum, with a 12-inch digital cluster.
The Bottom Line
If you need the highest conventional or gooseneck rating in a three-quarter-ton today, the F-250 has the edge on paper. If you value gas-engine torque, the Silverado’s camera and trailering tech, and current offers on in-stock trucks, the Silverado 2500 HD is the better buy, and the 2027 Duramax 8.3L is worth waiting for if you want the most diesel power available.
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Silverado 2500 HD vs F-250 FAQs
Which tows more, the Silverado 2500 HD or the F-250?
On published ratings, the 2027 F-250: up to 22,000 lbs conventional and 23,000 lbs gooseneck with the diesel and High-Capacity Axle Upgrade Package, versus 20,000 and 22,050 lbs for the 2026 Silverado 2500 HD with the Duramax and Max Trailering Package.
Which diesel is more powerful?
Today, Ford’s 6.7L High-Output Power Stroke (500 hp, 1,200 lb-ft) versus the 2026 Duramax 6.6L (470 hp, 975 lb-ft). The 2027 Silverado HD’s available Duramax 8.3L is rated at 555 hp and 1,230 lb-ft.
When does the 2027 Silverado HD arrive?
GM says the 2027 Silverado HD is expected at dealers beginning in late 2026. Pricing has not been announced.
Which costs less?
They start within $100 of each other: $46,200 for the Silverado 2500 HD WT and $46,125 for the F-250 XL, both plus a $2,795 destination charge.
Sources: chevrolet.com, chevrolet.com Build & Price, the 2026 Chevrolet Trailering Guide and Silverado HD towing charts, and the GM newsroom (2027 Silverado HD, September 24, 2026) for Chevrolet; each competitor’s official website, towing guide and press materials for the rival, reviewed October 14, 2026. MSRP excludes destination, tax, title, license, dealer fees and options. Maximum trailering ratings require specific configurations and equipment and are for comparison only; review the owner’s manual before towing. The EPA does not rate heavy-duty pickups for fuel economy. 2027 Silverado HD information is based on GM’s announcement and may change. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Emich Chevrolet sells new Chevrolet vehicles.