Which tows more, the Ford F-350 Super Duty or the GMC Sierra 3500HD?

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Ford F-350 Super Duty vs GMC Sierra 3500HD: towing

For 2018, the Ford F-350 Super Duty has the higher printed fifth-wheel maximum, by 4,000 lb. Comparing the best row for the same cab and drivetrain, the Ford F-350 Super Duty is higher in 2 of 6 setups and the GMC Sierra 3500HD in 4. Across 19 model years where both are cited, the Ford F-350 Super Duty led 17 times, the GMC Sierra 3500HD 2 times.

Every figure is a printed manufacturer chart value for its own model year. Maximums need specific equipment; the same-setup table is the fairer comparison.

2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty278 chart rows · Fifth-wheel27,300 lb

2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD76 chart rows · Fifth-wheel23,300 lb

2018: same cab, same drivetrain

2018 is the newest year with substantial chart coverage for both trucks. Best printed fifth-wheel rating for each body style; “No row” means the transcribed chart has none for that setup. Extended cab groups SuperCab, Double Cab, Quad Cab, King Cab and Access Cab; crew groups SuperCrew, CrewMax and Mega Cab.

Setup	Ford F-350 Super Duty	GMC Sierra 3500HD	Difference
Regular cab 2WD	16,600 lb 6.2L V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box, 4.30 axle	14,600 lb Vortec 6.0L V8, Regular Cab, Long Box, 4.10 axle, SRW	Ford F-350 Super Duty +2,000
Regular cab 4WD	16,200 lb 6.2L V8, Regular Cab, 8' Box, 4.30 axle	23,300 lb Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, Regular Cab, Long Box, 3.73 axle, DRW	GMC Sierra 3500HD +7,100
Extended cab 2WD	17,500 lb 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, SuperCab, 6-3/4' Box, 3.31 axle	23,200 lb Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, Double Cab, Long Box, 3.73 axle, DRW	GMC Sierra 3500HD +5,700
Extended cab 4WD	15,800 lb 6.2L V8, SuperCab, 8' Box, 4.30 axle	22,900 lb Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, Double Cab, Long Box, 3.73 axle, DRW	GMC Sierra 3500HD +7,100
Crew cab 2WD	16,300 lb 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 6-3/4' Box, 3.31 axle	23,100 lb Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab, Long Box, 3.73 axle, DRW	GMC Sierra 3500HD +6,800
Crew cab 4WD	27,300 lb 6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V8, Crew Cab, 8' Box, 3.55 axle	22,700 lb Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel, Crew Cab, Long Box, 3.73 axle, DRW	Ford F-350 Super Duty +4,600

2018 rating ranges

Hitch	Ford F-350 Super Duty	GMC Sierra 3500HD
Conventional	12,000–21,000 lb	13,000–20,000 lb
Fifth-wheel	12,000–27,300 lb	13,300–23,300 lb
Gooseneck	12,000–32,000 lb	—

2018 Ford F-350 Super Duty by engine

6.7L Power Stroke Turbo Diesel V812,000–27,300 lb
6.2L V812,000–16,600 lb

Source: Ford, 2018 RV & Trailer Towing Guide (Ford/Lincoln)

Full 2018 F-350 Super Duty record →

2018 GMC Sierra 3500HD by engine

Duramax 6.6L V8 Turbo Diesel17,000–23,300 lb
Vortec 6.0L V813,300–14,600 lb

Source: GMC, 2018 GMC Trailering Guide

Full 2018 Sierra 3500HD record →

Year by year

Highest cited fifth-wheel rating for each model year. A blank means that year is not cited or the model was not sold, never zero.

Year	Ford F-350 Super Duty	GMC Sierra 3500HD	Higher
2026	35,000 lb	32,000 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2025	35,000 lb	—
2024	35,000 lb	32,000 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2023	35,000 lb	32,000 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2022	32,400 lb	32,000 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2021	32,400 lb	32,000 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2020	32,400 lb	32,000 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2019	27,300 lb	23,100 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2018	27,300 lb	23,300 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2017	27,300 lb	23,300 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2016	26,500 lb	23,200 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2015	26,500 lb	23,200 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2014	23,900 lb	23,100 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2013	23,900 lb	23,100 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2012	22,700 lb	23,000 lb	Sierra 3500HD
2011	22,700 lb	—
2010	18,800 lb	16,500 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2009	18,800 lb	—
2008	18,700 lb	16,500 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2007	19,200 lb	—
2006	19,200 lb	16,700 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2005	17,000 lb	16,700 lb	F-350 Super Duty
2004	14,200 lb	—
2003	14,200 lb	15,500 lb	Sierra 3500HD
2002	14,200 lb	—
2001	14,400 lb	—
2000	14,400 lb	—

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