Winner: Chevrolet Silverado/GMC Sierra 2500HD
Runner-Up: Ford Super Duty F-250
These are the 3/4-ton trucks you'd see at the job site -- regular-cab trucks with two-wheel drive. When someone is looking at trucks for a fleet, the goal is to get the most capability for the money. Even though the Ram costs a little less -- whether with the gas or diesel engine -- the Silverado HD dominates in towing capacity. It can tow 17,800 pounds, while the Super Duty can pull 16,700 and the Ram 15,500. In addition, the Silverado ties for first in GVWR, and second to the Super Duty in payload capacity. The Super Duty is the runner-up, with great capability and the most torque, gas or diesel.
| Work Truck, 3/4-ton 2WD Reg Cab |
| Vehicle | Chevrolet Silverado/ GMC Sierra 2500HD | Ford F-250 Super Duty | Ram HD 2500 |
| Base price | $29,795/$29,795 | $30,060 | $29,655 |
| Wheelbase | 133.7 in | 137.0 in | 140.5 in |
| Base engine | 6.0L OHV V-8 | 6.2L SOHC V-8 | 5.7L OHV V-8 |
| Opt engines | 6.6L TD V-8 $7195 | 6.7L TD V-8 $7835 | 6.7L TD I-6 $7195 |
| Transmission | 6-speed auto | 6-speed auto | 6-speed man |
| Opt transmissions | 6-speed auto $1200 | | 6-speed auto $1100 |
| Power, SAE | 360 hp (397) | 385 hp (400) | 383 hp (350) |
| Torque, SAE | 380 lb-ft (765) | 405 lb-ft (800) | 400 lb-ft (650-800) |
| Airbags | Front | Front | Front, curtain |
| Brakes, f/r | Disc/disc, ABS | Disc/disc, ABS | Disc/disc, ABS |
| Tires | 265/70R18 E | 245/75R17 E | 245/70R17 E |
| Fuel cap | 36.0 gal | 35.0 gal | 35.0 gal |
| Seating cap | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Curb weight | 5788 lb | 5710 lb | 5464 lb |
| Max GVWR | 10,000 lb | 10,000 lb | 9000 lb |
| Payload | 4192 lb | 4290 lb | 3190 lb |
| Max towing cap | 17,800 lb | 16,500 lb | 15,500 lb |