If you need a heavy-duty truck, one of the two models of the 2025 Chevrolet Silverado HD can be your match. They both come with the same power options but offer different capabilities. The Silverado 2500 HD is available in more trim levels, while the Silverado 3500 HD offers the choice between single rear wheel and dual rear wheel trims.
Silverado 2500 HD
Capability
Both the 2500 HD and the 3500 HD models come standard with a 401-hp 6.6L V8 gas engine producing 464 lb-ft of torque and can be had with an available 6.6L V8 turbo-diesel engine with 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque.
With the standard equipment, including the gas engine and 17-inch wheels in the regular cab configuration, the 2500 HD truck boasts a conventional towing capacity of 14,500 lbs. Larger wheels boost the conventional towing capacity up to 16,000 lbs, while the turbo-diesel engine offers a conventional towing capacity of up to 20,000 lbs or up to 22,420 lbs of gooseneck trailering capacity.
Configurations
Chevy offers the 2500 HD truck in six trim levels, including an off-road-ready ZR2 model. Rear-wheel drive is standard on the entry, work-oriented trims, whereas four-wheel drive is available or standard across the lineup. Various exterior configurations allow you to choose between a regular, double, or crew cab paired with a long bed or crew cab with a standard bed.
Silverado 3500 HD
Capability
A better choice for heavy-duty hauling, the 3500 HD boasts a conventional towing capacity of up to 18,700 lbs in the regular cab, long bed, and dual rear wheel setup. The turbo-diesel engine brings more muscle, providing a conventional towing capacity of up to 20,000 lbs, depending on the cab style and configuration.
Fifth-wheel or gooseneck towing allows you to pull even heavier trailers of up to 19,080 lbs with the standard gas engine or 36,000 lbs with the turbo-diesel powertrain.
Configurations
The 3500 HD lineup includes four trim levels, as this model doesn’t come in the Custom and ZR2 packages. However, you can choose from the same cab and bed configurations, meaning you can easily customize your truck for work or play. The main difference compared to the 2500 HD models is the range of trims available with a dual rear wheel.
The dual rear wheel configuration provides a better load distribution, optimizing the truck for heavy-duty hauling with a maximum payload capacity of 7,237 lbs.
Ready to find your heavy-duty truck? Visit us at Frederick Chevrolet in Lebanon, PA to explore each model in our showroom and take your favorite for a test drive. We will be here to help with anything you need.
