When you’re shopping for your next heavy-duty truck, the 2020 Ford F-350 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500 are two major contenders for a spot in your driveway. Our comparison guide is here to help you take a closer look at each model and help you choose the truck that’s right for you.
Premium Comfort: 2020 Ford F-350
While both models are big on passenger space and body style options, Ford’s heavy-duty truck has the edge in this department. For one thing, it offers a couple of extra trim models to appeal to a wider range of buyers. The F-350 XL and XLT models are great for drivers who crave comfort basics at a great price. But, if you’re looking for a little extra style and refinement, the Lariat, King Ranch, Platinum, and Limited offer a wide range of style and high-end features. The Silverado 3500HD offers only two upscale truck trims, the LTZ and High Country, putting a damper on personal style.
Work-Savvy Technology: It’s a Tie!
Both the 2020 Ford F-350 and Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD are home to some high-tech, work-friendly features. The Silverado, for example, offers a tailgate that you can raise or lower via key fob or tailgate touchpad. Chevy’s heavy-duty pickup also offers a 120-volt power outlet in the truck bed, making it easy to charge power tools from literally anywhere.
Both trucks offer camera-based towing aids, making it easy to line up your heavy-duty truck with a trailer hitch or keep an eye on supplies during long drives. Ford’s heavy-duty pickup is big on interior tech features, including a standard Wi-Fi hotspot and impressive infotainment voice controls.
Haul Bigger Payloads: 2020 Ford F-350
If you’re looking to haul a lot of weight, the F-350 is your heavy-duty truck. Depending on body style and equipment, this Ford can haul up to 7,850 pounds. By comparison, the Silverado 3500HD payload capacity maxes out at 7,400 pounds. Obviously, if you’re maxing out your truck’s capabilities, the F-350 can help you make fewer trips hauling goods.
Max Towing: 2020 Ford F-350
Once again, the F-350 bests the Silverado 3500HD. Equipped for conventional towing, Ford’s heavy-duty truck can tow up to 21,200 pounds. If you’re moving a gooseneck trailer, that figure increases to 35,750 pounds.
The Silverado 3500HD isn’t quite as capable, but it’s also not too far behind. Properly equipped, it can tow up to 20,000 pounds of conventional trailer. Equipped for gooseneck trailering, that figure jumps to 35,500 pounds.
The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is tough, but the 2020 Ford F-350 is tougher. If you need a heavy-duty pickup truck that can tow and haul the absolute most weight, it’s the truck for you. And the F-350 also delivers premium comfort and savvy, work-friendly tech features, making it the friendliest daily driver.