Whether you work or play near Summerfield, FL, you need a truck that can do more. While you can handle most trips and jobs with a Silverado 1500, some tasks require a bigger truck, like the new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD. This large truck has enough space for your crew or family while giving you plenty of bed storage.
You'll find multiple tie-downs that keep your cargo from flying out on the open road. Looking at the available engines is the best way to view the towing capacity of the new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD.
Silverado 2500 HD Engines, Towing Limits, and More
The new Silverado 2500 HD is available with one of two engine packages. One is a 6.6-liter V8, which gives you 464 pound-feet of torque and 401 horsepower. Though this Silverado 2500 HD comes standard with a six-speed automatic transmission, you can also pick a 10-speed automatic as well. You'll get a towing limit of 18,700 pounds and a payload rating of over 3,700 pounds near Leesburg, FL.
Go with the 6.6-liter Duramax engine if you prefer a diesel truck. This engine gives you more power with 975 pound-feet of torque and 470 horsepower. Though this engine only works with the standard transmission, it gives you a payload capacity of 3,850 pounds and a towing capacity of 22,500 pounds around Ocala, FL.
Another thing to consider is the cab you pick. With a regular cab, the towing limit of the Silverado 2500 HD comes in at 14,500 pounds. Chevy increases this payload with a double cab from 16,000 to 17,900 pounds. Grab a crew cab around Wildwood, FL, to get a towing limit of up to 20,000 pounds.
To find out what type of hitch you can add and how it will affect your towing, plan a trip to George Nahas Chevrolet, Inc. serving The Villages. We can help you plan and take a new Chevy Silverado 2500 HD for a test drive, and we'll also help you pick the right engine for your towing needs.