Over the years, monstrous heavy-duty pickup trucks that can tow, haul, and execute extreme works have been developed. Due to technological advancement, present-day trucks are tremendously strong, rugged, reliable, and beautiful. Some of the featured brands also made the category of the most badass trucks that were ever produced in the last 50 years, that's consistency.
Today's trucks are absolute head-turners based on their sheer power, competence, reliability, and unique features. Some of them can tow up to 37,000 pounds load, which is like pulling three full-sized male African Elephants! Also, they are strong enough to haul up to 7,850 pounds load which is like carrying five full-sized cows. Now, that's badass!
10 2021 Nissan Titan XD
The 2021 NissanTitan XD perfectly blends smooth and comfortable rides with brute strength. Though not as massive as the other heavy-duty trucks in its league yet it manages to hang on to the tenth position with its teeth. With a single configuration, a crew cab, and a four-wheel-drive, premium pickup shoppers would love it.
With a 400-horsepower engine and 413 pound-foot of torque, the Titan XD has a maximum tow capacity of 11,000 pounds and a maximum payload capacity of 2,393 pounds. With multiple trims to choose from, the Nissan Titan XD is so cool. It does not have too many advanced technological features or power in comparison with its competitors yet it balanced rugged strength and cruise comfort.
9 2021 Ram 3500
Ram made the 3500 the largest and ultimately useful heavy-duty pickup truck in its brand. It competes well with the likes of Ford, GMC, and Chevrolet. With a 6.4-liter V8 engine, the truck generates 410 horsepower and 429 pound-foot of torque. This workhorse comes with 8-speed automatic transmission for the ultimate riding experience.
The RAM 3500's petrol option can tow up to 14,990 pounds maximum and it comes with a maximum payload capacity of 4,663 pounds. Alternatively, the diesel option comes with a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-charged 1.6 and 6-speed transmission. Overall, the Ram 3500 comes with a rich array of trims/fuel options.
8 2021 Ford Super Duty F-250
When it comes to best-selling autos, the Ford F-Series ranks high. Moreso, in an array of heavy-duty trucks, a Ford is not lacking. The Ford F-250 Super Duty comes with a maximum payload capacity of 4,260 pounds. The regular cab trim and the Powerstroke diesel engines can tow up to 15,200 pounds and about 22,800 pounds for gooseneck/fifth-wheel towing.
The truck is powered by a 6.2-liter gasoline V8 engine that produces 385 horsepower and torque of 430 pound-foot on its base engine. The Powerstroke turbodiesel engine comes with a 6.7-liter V8 engine that generates 475 horsepower and a huge 1,050 pound-foot torque. The Ford Super Duty F-250 will surmount the dirtiest of heavy-duty jobs effortlessly.
7 2021 GMC Sierra 2500HD
Coming off the shelf with great power and towing upgrades is the GMC Sierra 2500HD. With a maximum towing capacity of 17,400 pounds, this machine has all it takes to get your heavy lifting job done. This truck comes loaded with new features like the new trailering tech and others gadget that makes trailer monitoring cool and stressless.
The gas option of this truck comes with a 6.6-liter V8 engine that generates 401 horsepower and 404 pound-foot of torque. More power? Well, the Duramix 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine is the choice. It generates up to 445 horsepower and 910 pound-foot torque working with an Allision 10-speed automatic transmission.
6 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD
Chevrolet has the reputation of being hot against the competition with its powerful trucks. The 2500HD performs more than any average full-size truck and it comes with both gas and diesel 6.6-liter engines. It's so loaded with features that make it so revered as a heavy-duty truck. The Silverado 2500 responds swiftly and moves around easily even when loaded.
The gas engine produces 401 horsepower and 464 pound-foot of torque while the turbodiesel engine tops 448 horsepower and 910 pound-foot of torque. The Silverado comes with a payload capacity of 3,979 pounds on the gas engine and 3,715 pounds on the diesel. The 2500HD can pull up to 18,500 pounds when on hitch or gooseneck mode and up to 14,500 pounds maximum on regular towing.
5 2021 Ram 2500
Introduced in 2019, Ram 2500 has witnessed some changes since its introduction. In 2021, a Limited Night Edition was added for a wider range of choices to customers. Ram 2500 is not just a truck, it's a heavy-duty truck hence it has enough power to tow and haul. The rear-drive regular cab diesel of the Ram 2500 can tow 19,780 pounds while the gas version of a similar configuration can tow up to 17,350 pounds of load.
The 6.4-liter gas V8 engine option comes with a maximum capacity of 4,380 pounds while the diesel-fueled inline-six alternative, up to 3,060 pounds. The gas engine generates 410 horsepower and 429 pound-foot of torque with an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 6.7-liter turbo I-6 diesel version comes with an upgraded six-speed automatic transmission and churns out 370 horsepower and 850 pound-foot of torque. With such great power, performance, and aerodynamic build, the Ram 2500 is a beast.
4 2021 Ford Super Duty F-350
Looking for a badass truck ever made, the Ford Super Duty F-350 fits that description. It doubles as an extreme heavy-duty truck and a full-on commercial truck. With different trims and three V8 engine options, the F-350 is a workhorse. The base engine is a 6.2-liter gas V8 engine that churns out 385 horsepower and 430 pound-foot of torque. The higher 7.3-liter gas V8 engine generates 430 horsepower and 475 pound-foot of torque.
The 6.7-liter diesel produces 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-foot of torque. The F-350 has a maximum payload of 7,850 pounds on its regular cab, long bed, RWD dually. While the lowest models have a bumper-towing capacity of 12,300 pounds, the Powerstroke diesel engine has up to 21,200 pounds. For gooseneck or fifth-wheel towing, 12,000 pounds is the lowest for the gas option whereas the diesel can pull as high as 35,750 pounds max!
3 2021 GMC Sierra 3500HD
As the largest and strongest GMC truck, the Sierra 3500HD is a compelling performer. With brand new trailering tech, this truck is fully designed and improved from last year's model. The Sierra 3500HD comes with two V8 engine options - gas and diesel. Its gas option comes with a 6.6-liter V8 engine with standard RWD and optional 4WD.
The engine generates 401 horsepower and 464 pound-foot of torque. However, it comes with a mere six-speed transmission. The diesel option has a 6.6 liter Duramax V8 engine that churns out 445 horsepower and a locomotive-grade 910 pound-foot. This turbodiesel is accompanied by an Allison 10-speed automatic transmission and can tow as high as 36,000 pounds.
2 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD
For the toughest of jobs, the 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD stands tall as the largest truck of the Chevrolet Silverado HD range. It is reliable and has what it takes to confront any heavy-duty project. Its 6.6-liter gas V8 engine supplies it with 401 horsepower and 464 pound-foot torque while the diesel option possesses a 6.6-liter turbodiesel V8 engine that produces 445 horsepower and 910 pound-foot.
This bad boy can tow up to 20,000 pounds with a standard hitch and as high as 36,000 pounds with a gooseneck configuration. It comes with a maximum payload of up to 7,442 pounds with the gas engine and 6,523 pounds with the diesel engine. Equipped with blind-spot monitoring, bed camera, tailgate and so on the 3500 is an awesome truck.
1 2021 Ford Super Duty F-450
The 2021 Ford Super Duty F-450 stands tall as a badass truck by blending performance and style. The 2020 model of the F-450 was the best Heavy-Duty Pickup award, the 2021 model has followed and not ready to back down. It comes in three engine options - 7.3-liter V8, 6.2-liter, and the 6.7-liter Powerstroke V8 Turbodiesel. The engine of the F-450 generates 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-foot of torque.
In addition to the power and capability of the F-450, the truck features a fantastic exterior anyone would love. It comes with 10-speed shiftable automatic transmission. This Ford beast can tow a maximum of 37,000 pounds in gooseneck mode, 32,500 pounds in 5th wheel mode, and 24,200 pounds in conventional towing. The maximum payload stands at 7,850 pounds which happens to be the highest in its class. That's mammoth!