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| Spec | 2012 GMC Sierra 2500HD | 2012 Ram 2500 | 2026 Ford F-150 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional maximum | 13,000 lb 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle. Chart range 9,300–13,000 lb (36 rows) | 12,000 lb 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Crew Cab, Short box bed, 2WD, 3.42 axle, RAM CREW CAB 2WD SHORT BED ST; trans M6 POSG56 6 sp MANU (DEG). Chart range 8,900–12,000 lb (97 rows) | 13,500 lb 3.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew. Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (63 rows) |
| Fifth-wheel maximum | 17,800 lb 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel (Duramax), Regular Cab, Long Box bed, 2WD, 3.73 axle. Chart range 9,300–17,800 lb (36 rows) | 15,500 lb 6.7L 24V Turbo Diesel (ETJ), Regular Cab, Long box bed, 2WD, 4.10 axle, RAM REGULAR CAB 2WD LONG BED ST; trans A6 68RFE 6 sp AUTO (DG7). Chart range 12,050–15,500 lb (127 rows) | 11,700 lb 5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T). Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows) |
| Gooseneck maximum | Not cited | Not cited | 11,700 lb 5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T). Chart range 7,000–11,700 lb (52 rows) |
| Payload on file | Not cited | Not cited | 2,440 lb Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating. |
| Source | GMC, 2012 GMC Trailering Guide Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows | Ram, 2012 Ram 2500 Heavy Duty Towing Charts (media.chrysler.com) Manufacturer chart · maxima computed from the chart rows | Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information Manufacturer published |
| Chart rows | 72 configurations · 0 engine summaries | 224 configurations · 0 engine summaries | 167 configurations · 6 engine summaries |
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