Gone are the days when pickups were only used by farmers and courier companies. Nowadays, having a pickup in one's car collection is very vital. Okay, from time to time, a pickup may be used to run some errands that may involve carrying goods and luggage, but it can also be used as a normal personal car. Yes, a pickup can be the perfect car to do long-distance traveling and even take on tough terrains. Heck! It can also be used to go to work and even official meetings. Of course, not any pickup can match the powerful standards to do such things.
So, which type of pickups are strong enough to pull a mountain and take on hard tasks? Think about this for a moment: a strong and powerful pickup is the equivalent of having your own tank. Of course, the specifications of these pickups are on a whole new level. Even the exterior design incorporated into a pickup is enough to give you the insight that it's a monstrous machine. Who wouldn’t enjoy such a car? Obviously, anyone driving such a pickup will be proud of owning it. Admit it: there'll also be some respect directed towards drivers who own such pickups.
On the other hand, there are also some weak pickups that aren't worth the time of a driver who's looking for a strong pickup. Ready to know about these pickups? Let’s get right into it.
20 Strong: Ram 1500
This isn't only a powerful pickup; it's also a very luxurious ride. Seriously, it provides comfort and power at the same it. Sounds overwhelming, right? Wait, that’s just the tip of the iceberg because it gets better. This pickup has a V6 engine, so it’s very easy to comprehend where the power comes from. Plus, it has a horsepower of 240.
The best part of this truck is the safety it provides.
Anyone seated in this car doesn't have to worry about getting hurt because even the security system is just as powerful as the car.
19 Strong: Ford F-150 Raptor
Now, this car here has a super look that indicates pure power. Strictly speaking, even the tires are just big and well sized, and they look as if they can be driven through any kind of terrain. Pavement and dirt road must get eaten up under such tires. It gets better—the outer body of this car is made of the highest quality aluminum. Yeah, it sounds unbelievable, but that’s a blatant fact. Furthermore, this 4-by-4-wheel-drive pickup has a horsepower of 450. In short, this pickup is just fun to drive; there's nowhere it can get stuck easily.
18 Strong: GMC Sierra 1500
Clearly, this is another mountain-puller pickup. Why is this so? To start off, it's technologized so a driver won't worry about possessing a phone that's compatible with the car.
Plus, GMC equipped this pickup with a 6.2-liter V8 engine that boosts the power.
That all boils down to the power that this pickup devours to navigate and go through different terrains. Yes, this pickup can pull through tough terrains such as deserts. Additionally, the rear and the front lights are all LED lights, so this car shines literally. There’s no doubt about it.
17 Strong: Chevrolet Silverado 1500
Well, Chevrolet is known for the production of cars with very appealing designs. It didn’t come as a surprise that this pickup has a very nice design. Not only is the design attractive, but the performance is also superb. So, what makes it so special and strong? A V8 engine and a horsepower of 388. But wait... just because it has a V8 engine doesn’t mean that it consumes much energy. No! Surprisingly, the engine has 3 fuel-saving modes. What's more appealing than a fuel-efficient and powerful pickup? Obviously, this motivates the driver to use it more often.
16 Strong: Chevrolet Colorado WT
Here, we come across another Chevy pickup. It seems as if the company has already mastered the art of making powerful pickups through the years. Nonetheless, this pickup truck offers diversity because you have to choose between two engine options. How good is that?
The driver can either take the 3.6-liter V6 engine or the 2.8-liter turbo diesel.
Of course, the first one is powerful, and the second engine gives the drivers a chance to own this pickup because it comes at a lower price. It doesn’t stop there—the interior is at a whole new and comfortable level.
15 Strong: Ram 3500
One look at this pickup will definitely give anyone the impression that it's meant for powerful tasks. Yeah, you read that right. And guess what? This pickup has a horsepower of 385 and the acceleration is extremely responsive. Actually, in only 8 seconds, it can accelerate to 60 mph. In addition to that, this pickup can accommodate 6 people. Really, it's that spacious. Plus, the interior is very comfortable and uses advanced technology because it can accommodate both the Android and the Apple operating systems. So, getting bored in such a pickup is very hard to do.
14 Strong: Ford F-450 Super Duty
Okay, so this pickup right here is fitted with cameras that give the driver a 360-degree view of the surroundings. That’s right! The driver can see whatever's going on through the display screen next to him. Of course, driving it is such an easy task.
Surprisingly enough, this pickup has a very high horsepower of 440.
Wait, it doesn’t stop there—the engine also adds quality to this car. It's a 6.7-liter power stroke turbo diesel. A combination of those two will indeed make a powerful car that can be used for any occasion.
13 Strong: GMC Sierra 2500HD
It's just amazing to note how big this pickup actually is. Some drivers had the idea of purchasing ladders just for the sole purpose of getting into the car. If the appearance is that captivating, what about the performance? Obviously, the performance is as good as the appearance because it has a horsepower of 445. And you know what’s better? The strong body, which is made from steel. Yeah, you read that right—steel is one of the most durable materials for a pickup truck. Of course, the body will remain steady and still no matter what kind of terrain the car is being driven on.
12 Strong: Ford F-250 Platinum
Anyone driving this car will really have a nice time doing it. You know why? It has a very good and technologically advanced monitoring system. The side mirrors have an indicator that can alert the driver when someone is in their blind spot. Furthermore, the indicator even covers the trailer, which is being towed. On the other hand, this pickup is suitable for any kind of road because it has a 6.7-liter V8 engine. Plus, it's a 4-by-4-wheel-drive pickup. Driving it on both a rocky road or up a steep hill is a piece of cake.
11 Strong: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
The name itself is enough to give anyone the impression that this truck isn't to be taken lightly. "Silver," which is a part of the pickup’s name, is a very precious possession to have. Still, the performance is just as good as the name sounds. Wait for it—it has two engine options.
The two packages include a 6.6-liter V8 engine and a 6.0-liter V8 engine.
Isn’t that just amazing? Of course, this gives the drivers diversity. In addition to that, the interior is well designed and very attractive. Anyone would easily enjoy sitting in such a nice interior.
10 Weak: Chevrolet SSR
This pickup isn't only weak but also weird-looking. Even though a new design was incorporated into this car, it wasn’t that much more attractive to pickup drivers. Seriously, how would a fancy car like this take on hard tasks? A driver would likely have pity on the car for putting it through some harsh conditions because it really is meant to be a driving only car, not for big work. Pickups that double as convertibles are likely doomed from the start. Yeah, this car is a convertible pickup, which is more bizarre than amusing. It doesn’t even have the serious look that goes along with a working pickup. It looks like a milk truck.
9 Weak: GMC Syclone
It’s unbelievable to realize that this car was once the fastest pickup on the market. But that time is long gone. Plus, speed and strength are two very different things.
Just because this pickup could speed off very quickly doesn’t mean it could pull mountains.
No! Speed and strength didn’t work out for this particular model. A comparison of this GMC model to the more recent models will just make it look like an old toy. Yes, it can carry medium-sized loads, but when it comes to heavier pulling, it'll encounter some difficulty.
8 Weak: Cadillac Escalade EXT
The Cadillac Escalade is a car that's always shown respect. Even though it's a good-looking car, it shouldn't have a pickup version just because it looks good as an SUV. Let’s be honest—the pickup version of the Cadillac Escalade looks odd. Actually, no! It looks flashy and repelling. Anyone would go for the SUV version because it's more powerful and appealing than the EXT version. From 2014 onwards, there hasn’t been a newer version of the Cadillac Escalade EXT. Probably, they noticed that the SUV version was much better. And they should stick to that.
7 Weak: Dodge Dakota
Of course, this was the car that motivated the Dodge Company to come up with stronger and more powerful pickups. It was in the earlier years of the '90s before the name for Dodge pickups changed to "Ram." But one thing is for sure: this pickup wasn’t that powerful. Even the size wasn't that big as compared to the recent Ram pickups. Actually, it could accommodate only two people. The engine couldn’t be any different from the other features since this car possessed a 2.5-liter engine. Surely, it sounds as if it was doing just fine in the olden days, but for now, it's been surpassed.
6 Weak: Ford F150
This car may have a very attractive appearance, but don’t let that deceive you about the performance. If you compare it with the other F-series pickups, it looks as if it doesn’t belong in the same category.
Okay, it can do the work as expected, but it hasn’t met the standards required for the other F-series pickups.
Think about it—some pickups in this series have a horsepower of more than 400, whereas this has a lower hp. It's a good pickup for regular work, but not built for people who really push their trucks to the limit.
5 Weak: Dodge MAXXcab
Luxury and comfort are the best things that this pickup can offer—no doubt about it. The design itself could assure you of that. No pressure there! But still, the design can also confuse you a little bit. Is it a minivan or a pickup? Maybe it was designed to offer more comfort than performance. Unfortunately, it wasn't as powerful as expected. Moreover, the cargo box was a little bit smaller because of the space consumed by other parts of the car. This isn't the type of pickup that's meant for heavy tasks like pulling mountains.
4 Weak: 1973 Ford F-100 4x4 Long-bed
Just take a look at all that space on the cargo box. It’s overwhelming, isn’t it? If a driver's sleepy while driving, the cargo box can be the perfect place for a nap. Probably, in those years, more space in the cargo box meant more power. No! That’s not the case. More cargo requires more power, not the other way around. You can imagine the kind of trouble the driver goes through if the pickup is loaded. To make matters worse, it has a horsepower of 117. It’s kind of terrifying to even think about driving it.
3 Weak: GMC 1000 Pickup
Yes, this is a classic pickup, but you can’t help but wonder what the design team was thinking when they drew up the plans for this machine. Plus, the performance is still not that good. Actually, it has a horsepower of 133. This is just enough to do light and easy work.
It’s unimaginable to think what would happen if it was burdened with a heavier task.
You just feel pity, rather than thrill and excitement, towards the car. And what’s worse? The appearance that shows some weakness. The car itself looks like it’s in a sad state.
2 Weak: Chevrolet C10
Well, Chevrolet is full of surprises because it dominates both sides of this list. But this one here is a pickup, not a convertible like the Chevrolet SSR. Still, it's not as powerful as the Silverado series of the Chevrolet. Probably, time made a huge difference. Let’s face it—the body of this car is low. So, how could it achieve a good amount of power in that state? You can’t even imagine what would happen if it was loaded to the brim. In such a situation, the lower body of the car and the ground would become very good friends. Let’s not get to the performance because you’ll be shocked.
1 Weak: Ford Courier pickup
Ironically, this version of a Ford pickup has the name "Courier." If you hear the name for the first time, you may have the impression that it can manage heavy loads of luggage. Unfortunately, it can’t go to very large extents. Maybe the name "Courier" added a bit of respect to it. Anyway, this pickup has a horsepower of 74. Yeah, it’s shocking. It makes you wonder if it’s a pickup or a motorcycle because there are motorcycles with a higher horsepower than that. Still, it's functional, and it can be useful in one way or another. It can definitely make small deliveries.