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F-250 Chevy 2500 Comparison

When you need a tough work truck; there is only one – see why F-250 is superior to Chevy 2500.

Work means just that – there’s a job to be done. Whether you work in town or in the country, you need a truck that’s going to stand up to all that you need it to do. There has to be enough power when you ask it; there needs to be plenty of room in the bed to haul heavy loads. Then there’s towing capacity. If you have a small boat you won’t be so worried about if your truck can handle towing it. But if you have a substantial sized craft, you’ll need to get a powerful truck to take it to all your favorite launch spots. And what about hauling trailers? Depending on your needs, you may be hauling anything from livestock to flatbeds with machinery, and more. This is serious work that requires a serious truck. Two trucks come to mind when we talk about big jobs; the Ford F-250 and the Chevy 2500. Let’s compare them and see which truck you should make your work mate.

Engine Power Ratings

Getting your work done depends on the power of your truck’s engine. Here again, you’ll see that Ford F-250 outguns Chevy 2500 in the gas and diesel engine categories:

Actually, today’s Ford Escape comes in 7 configurations, including:

  • Ford F-250 gas engine: 385 hp & 430 lb-ft.
  • Chevy 2500 gas engine: 360 hp & 380 lb-ft.
  • Ford F-250 diesel engine: 450 hp & 935 lb-ft.
  • Chevy 2500 diesel engine: 445 hp & 910 lb-ft.

Ford F-250 wins again! You can depend on it to deliver the power you need for any situation. Whether you’re towing a big sailboat, a livestock trailer, or just about anything you need to tow, you’ll have the engine power to make it happen! Plus, the Ford F-250 engine will be able to power you through rough stretches of terrain with ease. It defines this super duty truck.

Towing Capacity

A great deal of work done by big pickup trucks is towing. Often machines, tools and gear need to be hauled from one job site to another. This is definitely in the wheelhouse of both the Ford F-250 and the Chevy 2500. But, if you have super heavy loads, you’ll want to have the F-250 on your side:

Ford F-250 Max. Towing Capacity: 18,500 lbs.

Chevy 2500 Max. Towing Capacity: 15,400 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

Maybe you’re going to do a huge landscaping project, and you need to transport dozens of bags of rock to your home or job site. Or, you may be working on a farm and need to haul a few hundred pounds of feed to a barn on the other side of your property. And, if you’re off the clock and having some fun, you might want a roomy truck bed to bring along an ATV or some dirt bikes, plus haul a travel trailer behind. All of these scenarios call for a truck that can take the rigors of carrying a big payload. Which truck wins this comparison?

Ford F-250: 7630 lbs.

Chevy 2500: 3435 lbs.

The Ford F-250’s payload capacity is double, plus nearly an extra 1,000 lbs more than that of the Chevy 2500!

Choose the Truck That’s Up for Everything: Ford F-250

Get more done, and do it more efficiently with the Ford F-250. Our comparison clearly shows that the Ford F-250 has the raw power and hauling capability that you want in a tough work truck. In the city, in the country, or right at home, Ford F-250 helps you do everything on your list; it’s the best work mate you can get.

Are you ready to experience the Ford F-250’s amazing power for yourself? It’s time you took one for a test drive!

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