2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD vs. 2023 Chevy Silverado 3500 HD Comparison

2023 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD vs. 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD
2023 Chevy Silverado 2500

vs.

2023 Chevy Silverado 3500
18,510 pounds

Max Towing

36,000 pounds
3,700 pounds

Max Payload

7,442 pounds
2

Engine options

2
445 hp

Max Horsepower

445 hp
910 lb-ft

Max Torque

910 lb-ft
6 or 10-speed

Transmissions

6 or 10-speed

If you are interested in an ultra-powerful pickup to tackle your Schaumburg adventures, the 2023 Chevy Silverado HD trucks will give you an abundance of heavy-duty power to handle every job site around Streamwood. Chevy trucks are easily found on every job site for that reason. and it’s because of their exceptional strength and power. Get ready to upgrade your utility with the Chevy HD truck that is ideal for your lifestyle. So, which model is better equipped for your needs? Biggers Chevrolet compares the Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. 3500 below!

 

 

2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. 3500: Engines Specifications

There are two available engines that are shared between the Silverado HD models. Even though these pickups offer many of the same features and technology, there are performance variations that will help Bartlett drivers narrow down the right option for their needs. Here are the specifications for each of the available engines:

Duramax® 6.6L Turbo-Diesel V8 Engine

  • 445 horsepower
  • 910 lb-ft of torque
  • 10-speed automatic transmission
  • 36,000 lbs maximum trailering

6.6L V8 Gas Engine

  • 401 horsepower
  • 464 lb-ft of torque
  • 6-speed automatic transmission
  • 17,370 lbs maximum trailering capacity

2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. 3500: Towing & Payload

As we mentioned above, the biggest difference between the Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. 3500 is the performance capabilities of each model. The 2023 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD, for example, has a maximum towing capacity of 14,500 pounds when using the gas engine. If you prefer some diesel power, upgrade to the Duramax® Turbo-Diesel instead of the gas engine, and your Silverado 2500 HD towing capacity will reach its maximum of 18,510 pounds. The maximum payload capacity of this model is a remarkable 3,700 pounds. All of these numbers are impressive, but upgrading to the 3500 HD truly changes the game.

The Chevy Silverado 3500 HD, when equipped with the 6.6L V8 gas engine, has a maximum towing capacity of 16,800 pounds. Simply upgrade to the diesel engine, and you can enjoy 20,000 pounds. Now, when you configure your Silverado 3500 with the max gooseneck/5th wheel towing rating, the towing capacity gets upgraded to 36,000 pounds and delivers a payload capacity of 7,442 pounds.

Explore the Chevy Silverado 2500 vs. 2500 in Person at Biggers Chevrolet!

Are you ready to find the Chevy trucks that will fit well with your fleet? Bartlett drivers can drop by our Elgin dealership to test drive the Silverado 2500 and 3500 and chat with our experts about which model will work best for them. Be sure to check out the features of both of these models. We are happy to dive into all the specs and features in person and get you financing today!

 

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