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Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vs. Ford F-250 vs. RAM 2500 in Newport, TN

Our landscape here in East Tennessee is one of the ruggedest in the US Southeast. The high-ridged peaks of our Great Smoky Mountains give way to the plummeting gorges, deep valleys, and dense forests of the French Broad and Pigeon River basins. Not every full-size truck is prepared for our kind of Great Outdoors, especially when it comes to towing, hauling, and off-roading here in the Newport, TN area.

The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, however, remains ever up to the challenge, delivering the workhorse capability, utility, and tech prowess to handle it all, both out in Mother Nature and on the jobsite. Still, rivals like the Ford Super Duty F-250 and the RAM 2500 prove heavy-duty competition. If you're looking to make a better-informed purchasing decision, compare all three models with us here at Stinnett Chevrolet Buick; we've made it easy.

 

 

 

Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD

Ford F-150

Ram 1500

Engine power401 hp @ 5,200 rpm325 hp @ 5,000 rpm305 hp @ 6,400 rpm
Engine displacement6.6 l2.7 l3.6 l
DrivetrainFour wheel driveRear wheel driveFour wheel drive
Fuel Capacity36.0 gal.36.0 gal.26.0 gal.
Seating Capacity635
Length250.0 in.228.1 in.232.9 in.
Height79.8 in.75.0 in.77.5 in.

Performance & Capabilities

The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is a powerhouse, both for commuting and transporting heavy equipment, large RVs, fishing boats, and toy haulers around Sevierville. It offers a choice between two hard-charging engines:

  • A standard 401-horsepower, 6.6-liter gas V8, which produces 464 pound-feet of torque
  • An available 470-horsepower, 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel V8, which generates a whopping 975 pound-feet of torque

Both mate to Allison 10-speed automatic transmissions that shift smoothly, simplifying handling and providing a pleasant, comfortable ride. When properly equipped, the pickup can tow up to 18,500 pounds conventionally or up to 22,420 pounds with a fifth-wheel/gooseneck setup.

Both the Ford F-250 and the RAM 2500 are similarly equipped and comparably rated:

  • The F-250 offers a trio of engines mated with 10-speed transmissions: a 6.8-liter gas V8, a 7.3-liter gas V8, or a 6.7-liter diesel V8. It can produce between 405 and 500 horsepower and tow between 22,005 and 23,000 pounds.
  • The RAM 2500 offers a selection of 6.4-liter HEMI V8 and 6.7-liter Cummins turbodiesel engines capable of 405 to 430 horsepower. It can tow between 17,750 and 20,000 pounds.

Seating & Interior Comfort

Every Silverado 2500 HD trim is purpose-built for comfort on long drives out of Knoxville:

  • Base trims like WT feature plush cloth seating surfaces, and mid-level trims like LTZ offer pleasant, perforated leather appointments, plus 10-way power-adjustable seating for the driver and front outboard passenger.
  • Luxurious premium leather comes standard in the range-topping High Country trim.

The F-250 and RAM 2500 offer similar features:

  • Base F-250 trims like XL and base RAM 2500 trims like Tradesman have vinyl seating. Cloth seats are optional on RAM 2500; on F-250, you must upgrade to the XLT trim to get them.
  • If you want seat heating, ventilation, or leather upholstery, you must purchase the RAM 2500 Laramie, Limited Longhorn, or Limited or a top-of-the-line F-250 trim like King Ranch or Platinum.

Safety & Driver-Assist Features

Buy or lease the Silverado 2500 HD, and you'll enjoy peace of mind in Morristown, TN, traffic.

  • The base WT trim features many standard driver aids, ranging from an HD rear-vision camera, hitch guidance, and both automatic emergency and front pedestrian braking to lane departure warning, a following distance indicator, and forward collision alert. Many more options are available.
  • The premium High Country trim adds front and rear park assistance, rear cross-traffic alert, and a side blind zone alert for trailers.

Both the Super Duty F-250 and RAM 2500 share similar equipment. Still, most are higher-trim-level options.

Why Choose Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Over Other Heavy-Duty Trucks?

  • Better value. The Silverado 2500 HD is generally lower-priced than either the Super Duty F-250 or the RAM 2500, offering the exceptional towing and payload capacity off-roaders and commercial drivers want for their investments.
  • Better accommodations. While all three pickups cater to families and work crews alike, it's the Chevy option that offers a spacious, more inviting cabin.
  • Better protection. The Silverado 2500 HD features a suite of advanced safety features that are not only more comprehensive than what the F-250 and the RAM 2500 offer, but also available sooner in the lineup.

Explore Your Next Silverado 2500 HD Up Close and Personal at Stinnett Chevrolet Buick

There's more than one reason why more drivers choose Chevy pickups. You can discover them for yourself behind the wheel at our dealership in Newport, TN. When you're ready, find your dream Silverado 2500 HD in our new Chevy inventory and reach out to us to schedule some unforgettable time in the driver's seat. We're looking forward to introducing you.

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