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Spec2026 GMC Sierra 3500HD2026 Ford F-1502025 Ford F-150
Conventional maximum
20,000 lb

Duramax 6.6L; several page-1 configurations reach 20,000 lb. One is Crew Cab standard bed 2WD at 30,000 lb GCWR.

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)

13,500 lb

3.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.

Chart range 7,400–13,500 lb (58 rows)

Fifth-wheel maximum
32,000 lb

Regular Cab long bed, 2WD, dual rear wheels, Duramax 6.6L. Page 2 limits fifth-wheel to 32,000 lb in footnote 7.

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)

11,600 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Gooseneck maximum
36,000 lb

Regular Cab long bed, 2WD, dual rear wheels, Duramax 6.6L, 43,900 lb GCWR and Max Trailering Package. Page 2, footnotes 6 and 8.

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)

11,600 lb

5.0L V8, SuperCrew, 2WD, 145.4-in wheelbase, 3.73 axle, Tow/Haul Package (53T).

Chart range 7,000–11,600 lb (47 rows)

Payload on fileNot cited
2,440 lb

Available maximum payload. Ford says it is not achieved on the same truck as the maximum tow rating.

2,440 lb

Available maximum payload listed on the 3.5L EcoBoost line. Ford says payload and towing are not achieved together.

SourceGMC, 2026 Sierra 3500 trailering charts

Manufacturer chart

Ford, 2026 F-150 Towing Information

Manufacturer published

Ford, 2025 Ford RV & Trailer Towing Guide

Manufacturer chart

Chart rows3 configurations · 0 engine summaries167 configurations · 6 engine summaries152 configurations · 6 engine summaries

Conventional, side by side

2026 GMC Sierra 3500HDDuramax 6.6L; several page-1 configurations reach 20,000 lb. One is Crew Cab standard bed 2WD at 30,000 lb GCWR.20,000 lb
2026 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost, Tow/Haul Package, and Max Tow Axle. Ford lists this as the available maximum, not as every SuperCrew.13,500 lb
2025 Ford F-1503.5L EcoBoost. Requires the Tow/Haul Package and Max Tow Axle. This is the available maximum in Ford's engine table, not every SuperCrew.13,500 lb

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