Truck Trend's Best in Class 2008: Topline Power PullerBy Editors of Truck Trend
Winner: Chevrolet Silverado HD
Runner-Up: Ford Super Duty F-450
This is the evolutionary equivalent of the biggest, baddest, meanest carnivore on the planet, but raw numbers is just one way we select winners. We've driven them all and graded them according to capability, function, and style. All that considered, our top pick in this select category was the GM Heavy-Duty, specifically the Chevy Silverado HD with the Duramax turbodiesel. For best overall power and strength and an unmatched powertrain which includes two different six-speed transmissions, we put the Chevy at the top of the list. In second place, the almost-overbuilt F-450 has the biggest hauling numbers around. | TopLine Power Puller, 4WD crew cab diesel dually | | Vehicle | Chevy/GMC: Silverado HD 3500/ Sierra HD 3500 | Dodge Ram HD 3500 Mega Cab | Ford F-450 Super Duty | | Base price | $49,815/$49,585 | $49,495 | $51,280 | | Wheelbase, in | 167 | 160.3 | 172 | | Engine | 6.6L OHV 32-valve turbo, intercooled V-8 | 6.7L OHV 24-valve turbo, intercooled I-6 | 6.4L OHV 32-valve twin-turbo, intercooled V-8 | | Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed manual (6-speed auto $1575) | 5-speed auto | | Horsepower @ rpm | 365 @ 3200 | 350 @ 3000 | 350 @ 3000 | | Torque @ rpm | 660 @ 1600 | 650 @ 1500 | 650 @ 3000 | | Airbags | Dual | Dual | Dual | | Brakes | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | Disc/disc, 4WAL | | Tires | 265/70R17 | 235/80R17 | 225/70R19.5 | | Spare tire, $ | $405 | $195 | $295 | | Fuel capacity, gal | 34 | 34 | 34 | | Max pass | 6 | 6 | 5 | | Base curb weight, lb | 6421 | 6348 | 6523 | | GVWR, lb | 11,400 | 10,000 | 14,500 | | Max payload, lb | 4029 | 4000 | 7500 | | Max towing cap (fifth wheel), lb | 16,000 | 16,350 | 18,500 |
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