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Trucks cited to tow 16,000 lb fifth-wheel

9 pickups have at least one model year whose highest cited fifth-wheel rating clears 16,000 lb (145 model years in all). A maximum needs specific equipment, so most trucks of a qualifying year are rated lower. To see the exact setups, use the trailer match for 16,000 lb.

Conventional · Gooseneck · Fifth-wheel

Newest qualifying years

2026 Ford F-250 Super DutyCited by Ford22,300 lb
2026 GMC Sierra 2500HDCited by GMC22,390 lb
2026 GMC Sierra 3500HDCited by GMC32,000 lb
2026 Ford F-350 Super DutyCited by Ford35,000 lb
2026 Ford F-450 Super DutyCited by Ford35,000 lb
2026 Ram 3500Cited by Ram36,720 lb
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HDCited by Chevrolet22,430 lb
2025 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HDCited by Chevrolet31,580 lb
2019 Ram 2500Cited by Ram19,780 lb
TruckQualifying model yearsNewest year's maximumHighest on file
Ford F-250 Super Duty2008–2014, 2016–20262026: 22,300 lb Ford22,300 lb (2026)
GMC Sierra 2500HD2003, 2005–2006, 2012–2018, 2020–2024, 20262026: 22,390 lb GMC22,430 lb (2024)
GMC Sierra 3500HD2005–2006, 2008, 2010, 2012–2024, 20262026: 32,000 lb GMC32,000 lb (2026)
Ford F-350 Super Duty2005–20262026: 35,000 lb Ford35,000 lb (2023)
Ford F-450 Super Duty2008–2016, 2023–20262026: 35,000 lb Ford35,000 lb (2026)
Ram 35002010–20262026: 36,720 lb Ram36,720 lb (2026)
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD2002–2003, 2005–2007, 2011–2018, 2020–20252025: 22,430 lb Chevrolet22,430 lb (2024)
Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD2005–2007, 2009–20252025: 31,580 lb Chevrolet36,000 lb (2021)
Ram 25002013, 20192019: 19,780 lb Ram19,780 lb (2019)

Each model-year page names the configuration behind its maximum and links the manufacturer source. The publisher shown is the source of the newest year’s figure.