2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Engines & Towing in Ayden, NC

Towing & Payload Capacity

Harness the horsepower under the hood of the 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD for your next towing or hauling job. Maximum gas V8 conventional trailering is 14,500 lbs. with every box and cab configuration. When you equip a regular cab, long box, two-wheel drive model with a gas V8, you can bump your maximum gooseneck/fifth wheel towing up to 17,340 lbs. And with the torquey Duramax® turbo-diesel V8 and crew cab configuration, you can achieve a maximum conventional and fifth wheel/gooseneck towing rating of 18,500 lbs.

If you're looking to use the highly functional Durabed for hauling, the gas engine offers 3,979 lbs. of maximum payload with the regular cab, long bed configuration and two-wheel drive (2WD). With the Duramax V8, the regular cab, long bed, four-wheel drive (4WD) model offers 3,715 lbs. of maximum payload capacity. The long bed — with 12 standard tie-downs, available LED cargo area lighting, and 120V power outlet — offers up to 83.5 cubic feet of cargo volume. And remember the Silverado offers integrated BedSteps to make accessing the contents of your truck bed easier.

Engine Differences

Whether you prefer the thundering power of a turbo-diesel engine or the standard capability of a conventional gas V8, the Silverado 2500 HD has an engine option for you. Explore the robust performance features for each engine in the table below.