Chevy Silverado 2500 Towing Capacity

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The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 is a powerful and capable option when it comes to selecting your next heavy-duty pickup truck. One of the biggest selling points for this model is its Herculean towing capabilities, which we at Feldman Chevrolet of Highland will delve into in this capacity guide.

Drivers near Highland, Hartford, and Milford, MI, should read ahead to learn more!

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How Much Can the 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 Tow?

The 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 is a leader in the heavy-duty class when equipped with the right features. When the 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500 is properly equipped, you’ll be able to tow up to 18,500 pounds of trailer weight.

To tow the Silverado 2500’s maximum towing capacity, you’ll need to equip the Silverado 2500 with the Crew Cab, the Standard or Long Bed option, and the available fifth-wheel/gooseneck hitch.

While this equipment is necessary for towing, the Chevy Silverado 2500 also gets its capability from the powerful Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 engine under the hood. This engine enables you to move tons of weight by pumping out a whopping 445 horsepower and 910 lb-ft of torque.

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What Can You Tow With the 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500?

With more than nine tons of towing capability at your disposal, you’ll be able to move all kinds of things with the 2021 Chevy Silverado 2500, including:

• Large boats for your weekend fishing trips
• Large hard-sided camping trailers for weekends in solitude and style
• Multi-horse trailers so you can transport your animals as safely as possible
• Utility trailers that can transport your equipment for the worksite
• Large cargo box trailers packed with furniture and boxes for moving

In addition to all the weight you’ll be able to pull behind the Silverado 2500, you’ll also be able to move quite a bit of weight inside the bed of the truck.

When properly equipped, the Silverado 2500 can handle up to 3,979 pounds of payload weight in the bed of the truck. Throw a few ATVs in there and head out on an adventure with the family.

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Does the Silverado Offer Any Extra Towing Features?

To make towing these things as easy as possible, equip the Chevy Silverado 2500 with some or all of the many available towing features that this model has to offer.

The Silverado 2500’s segment-first Advanced Trailering System bundles an array of helpful trailering tech features, starting with predeparture checklists to help you get on the road. You’ll also get trailer maintenance reminders and trailer tire pressure/temperature monitoring.

You can also opt for a 15-camera system to maximize your visibility while towing the maximum capacity. With all 15 cameras, you’ll be able to get a 360-degree, bird’s-eye view of your vehicle’s surroundings as well as your trailer’s surroundings.

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