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2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Engines, Towing, & Payload Capacity Charts
The 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is designed to handle tough jobs and heavy hauls with its powerful V8 engine options and serious towing strength. Whether you need gas or diesel, this heavy-duty truck delivers the performance and capability to move what matters most. The truck experts at Kelley Chevrolet in Fort Wayne, IN, have put together this guide detailing the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD engines and towing capacities to help you find the right configuration for your needs.
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2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Engine Specs
Under the hood of the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD sits a powerful V8 engine that delivers commanding strength. Choose between a robust 401-horsepower 6.6L gas V8 or a high-torque 6.6L Duramax® turbo diesel V8 engine capable of 975 pound-feet of torque. Each is paired with an advanced ten-speed Allison® automatic transmission for smooth, confident shifting. Rear-axle two-wheel drive (2WD) is standard, though four-wheel drive (4WD) is available for both engines.
Compare engine specifications in the following table.
| Engine | 6.6L gas V8 | 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 401 HP | 470 HP |
| Torque | 464 lb.-ft. | 975 lb.-ft. |
| Drivetrain | 2WD / 4WD | 2WD / 4WD |
| Max. Conventional Trailering Capacity | 16,000 lbs. | 20,000 lbs. |
| Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Trailering Capacity | 18,700 lbs. | 22,070 lbs. |
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Towing & Payload Capacity Chart
When the job demands muscle, the 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is ready to deliver. With the 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 and available Max Trailering Package, this heavy-duty truck can tow up to 22,070 pounds. When payload capacity is more essential for your busy days, the 6.6L gas V8 engine can haul up to 3,689 pounds.
In the following table, compare each engine's maximum towing and payload capacities and the configurations needed to achieve them.
| Engine | 6.6L gas V8 | 6.6L Duramax turbo diesel V8 |
|---|---|---|
| Max. Payload Towing Capacity | 3,689 lbs. | 3,615 lbs. |
| Max. Payload Towing Configuration | Regular cab, long bed, 2WD | Regular cab, long bed, 4WD |
| Max. Conventional Towing Capacity | 16,000 lbs. | 20,000 lbs. |
| Max. Conventional Towing Configuration | Crew cab, standard or long bed, 2WD or 4WD, 18- to 22-in. wheels | Crew cab, standard or long bed, 2WD or 4WD, Max Trailering Package with 18- or 20-in. wheels |
| Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Capacity | 18,700 lbs. | 22,070 lbs. |
| Max. Fifth-Wheel/Gooseneck Towing Configuration | Regular cab, long bed, 2WD, 18- to 22-in. wheels | Crew cab, long bed, 2WD, Max Trailering Package with 18- or 20-in. wheels |
2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD Trailering Packages
Enhance the capabilities of your 2025 Chevy Silverado 2500 HD with available towing-focused packages, such as the Max Trailering Package. These packages add features like upgraded towing provisions, components, and tech to make every haul smoother and smarter.
Max Trailering Package
- 3500 HD frame and leaf springs
- 3500 HD shocks
- 12-in. rear axle
- Fifth-wheel/gooseneck provisions
- Bed-stamped holes with caps installed
Gooseneck Hitch Package
- Gooseneck ball
- Chain tie-down kit with case
Gooseneck/Fifth-Wheel Prep Package
- Hitch platform for fifth-wheel or gooseneck hitch, tray to accept ball, and bed-stamped holes with caps installed
- Box-mounted seven-pin trailer harness
- Chevytec spray-on bed liner
Learn More About the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD
Interested in learning more about this heavy-duty Chevy truck? Check out our in-depth Silverado 2500 HD review for an overview of its key features, or dive into our Silverado 2500 HD trim guide to compare specs and find the perfect model for your needs.
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