Chevy Silverado 3500 HD vs Ford F-350 Super Duty: 2026 and 2027 Compared
Last updated: October 14, 2026 | Emich Chevrolet, Lakewood | Specs from each manufacturer
The Chevy Silverado 3500 HD and Ford F-350 Super Duty are one-ton rivals built for big fifth-wheels, goosenecks and heavy equipment trailers. Here is the 2026 Silverado 3500 HD (on our lot now) and the announced 2027 Silverado HD against the 2027 F-350, Ford’s newest model, using each manufacturer’s published ratings.
Quick Verdict
Today, the 2027 F-350 out-tows the 2026 Silverado 3500 HD on paper: up to 28,000 lbs conventional and 38,000 lbs gooseneck (dually) vs 20,000 and 36,000 lbs, and its 6.7L High-Output diesel makes 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft. The Silverado 3500 HD counters with more gas-engine torque, a starting price $30 below the F-350 and a published 7,789-lb maximum payload for the dually (Ford advertises up to 7,900 lbs across its Super Duty lineup but doesn’t publish an F-350 figure). The 2027 Silverado HD, with its new Duramax 8.3L (555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft) matches the F-350’s 38,000-lb gooseneck rating when it arrives, though its conventional rating stays at up to 20,000 lbs.
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The Matchup: One-Ton Towing Today and for 2027
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 3500 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. Both trucks come in single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel (dually) versions.
The biggest gap is conventional, or ball-hitch, towing. Ford rates the F-350 dually at up to 28,000 lbs conventional (Crew Cab, 4.10 axle) and the single-rear-wheel F-350 at up to 25,000 lbs, while the 2026 Silverado 3500 HD tops out at 20,000 lbs conventional. With a gooseneck the gap narrows to 38,000 lbs for the F-350 dually vs 36,000 lbs for the Silverado 3500 HD dually with the Max Trailering Package. Ford’s 40,000-lb headline rating applies to the F-450, not the F-350.
The 2027 Silverado HD, announced September 24, 2026, raises the Silverado’s gooseneck rating to 38,000 lbs (3500 HD dually, Max Trailering Package) and adds an available Duramax 8.3L (555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft), an upgraded 412-hp gas V8, electric power steering and larger brakes. It is expected at dealers beginning in late 2026, with pricing not yet announced.
Silverado 3500 HD vs F-350 Specs
| Spec | 2026 Silverado 3500 HD | 2027 Ford F-350 | 2027 Silverado HD (announced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting MSRP (excl. $2,795 destination) | $47,400 (WT); $48,600 (WT dually) | $47,430 (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 | 28,000 lbs (dually); 25,000 lbs (single rear wheel) | Up to 20,000 lbs |
| Max fifth-wheel | 32,000 lbs (dually) | 35,000 lbs (dually) | Not published |
| Max gooseneck | 36,000 lbs (dually, Max Trailering Pkg) | 38,000 lbs (dually, Regular Cab 4×2) | Up to 38,000 lbs (dually) |
| Gas max towing | 18,700 lbs conventional; 19,080 lbs gooseneck | 19,500 lbs conventional | Up to 19,000 lbs |
| Max payload | 7,789 lbs (dually); 5,289 lbs (single rear wheel) | Not published per model (up to 7,900 lbs across the Super Duty lineup) | 6,990 lbs gas; 6,170 lbs diesel |
| Center screen | 7 in. (WT); 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 3500 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
Max gooseneck towing
Diesel 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 3500 HD if you want
- More torque from the gas V8
- Transparent Trailer View and up to 14 camera views
- A published 7,789-lb max payload (dually; Ford lists no F-350-specific figure)
- A 2026 truck in stock now with Duramax Customer Cash
- The 2027 Duramax 8.3L and 38,000-lb gooseneck rating, coming late 2026
Choose the Ford F-350 if you want
- The highest conventional towing in this matchup (28,000 lbs)
- Higher gooseneck and fifth-wheel ratings (38,000 / 35,000 lbs)
- The most diesel horsepower and torque on sale today
- A bigger gas V8 (7.3L)
- Pro Trailer Backup Assist and Onboard Scales
Interior and Technology
The Silverado 3500 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. Ford’s 2027 F-350 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 most conventional towing in a one-ton today, the F-350 dually is the leader on paper, and it holds a 2,000-lb gooseneck edge over the 2026 Silverado 3500 HD. If your trailer is a gooseneck under 36,000 lbs or a fifth-wheel under 32,000 lbs, a Silverado 3500 HD dually with the Duramax does the job with Chevy’s camera tech, and the 2027 Silverado HD matches Ford’s 38,000-lb gooseneck rating with more diesel torque.
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Silverado 3500 HD vs F-350 FAQs
Which tows more, the Silverado 3500 HD or the F-350?
The 2027 F-350 dually is rated up to 28,000 lbs conventional, 35,000 lbs fifth-wheel and 38,000 lbs gooseneck. The 2026 Silverado 3500 HD is rated up to 20,000 lbs conventional, 32,000 lbs fifth-wheel and 36,000 lbs gooseneck (dually, Duramax, Max Trailering Package).
Does the F-350 tow 40,000 lbs?
No. Ford’s 40,000-lb rating requires an F-450 with the 40k Gooseneck Tow Package. The F-350’s maximum in Ford’s 2027 towing guide is 38,000 lbs gooseneck.
When does the 2027 Silverado HD arrive?
GM expects the 2027 Silverado HD at dealers beginning in late 2026. It offers an available Duramax 8.3L (555 hp, 1,230 lb-ft) and up to 38,000 lbs of gooseneck towing on the 3500 HD dually. Pricing has not been announced.
Which costs less?
The 2026 Silverado 3500 HD starts at $47,400 (WT) and the 2027 F-350 at $47,430 (XL), both excluding $2,795 destination.
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.