Pickup trucks are primarily built to be work vehicles, so their towing capacity is important. Even though more than ever, people are buying pickup trucks as their day-to-day commuter vehicles, no one wants a pickup that doesn't have power. If power wasn't an issue, drivers would look for a sedan or an SUV.

The strength of a pickup truck can be measured by its horsepower and its torque. Trucks have come a long way since the Ford Model T, which was only capable of towing the lightest of items. Now trucks are capable of towing tens of thousands of pounds of equipment, from boats to trailers. For drivers that are interested in getting a powerful pickup truck, they need to look no further than this article.

10 2014 Ram Cummins - 370 horsepower

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The 2014 Ram Cummins is a powerful truck that has great towing and hauling potential with its large flatbed. The truck comes equipped with a 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine and a towing capacity of up to 30,000 pounds. In addition to impressive towing capabilities, the pickup can carry as much as 7,320 pounds.

For drivers that want additional power, they can go with the model of the pickup equipped with a  turbo-diesel engine. With its powerful V8 engine, the 2014 Ram Cummins produces 800 pound-feet of torque. For drivers that need a truck for towing, there are few options better than the 2014 Ram Cummins.

9 2001-2004 Ford SVT Lightning - 380 horsepower

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This truck may not be the newest available but drivers shouldn't be fooled by that fact. The Ford SVT Lightning is capable of incredible power due to its SOHC Supercharged Triton V8 engine. There's a reason this truck is referred to as "Lightning," its  incredibly fast. In tests, the Lightning went from 0 to 60 mph in just over 5 seconds. The Lightning has been clocked going just under 148 mph.

In addition to speed, this pickup has impressive carrying and towing capacity as well. The Lightning can tow a 5,000 pound trailer or carry 1,350 pounds in its cargo bed. With its V8 engine, the Lightning produces 440 pound-feet of torque.

8 2020 Nissan Titan - 400 horsepower

The 2020 Nissan Titan has several advantages over some of the older trucks in this list. Since it is a newer truck, Nissan was able to incorporate several smart features to give the truck as many capabilities as possible. From its 120V outlet in its bed to Utili-Track Channel System, which allows you to customize your bed size.

Nissan didn't just equip this truck with the latest technology, they also made it capable of competing with the most powerful pickup trucks on the road. The Titan can tow up to 9,400 pounds or carry as much as 1,696 pounds. The Titan's 5.6-liter V8 engine produces 413 pound-feet of torque. With these options, it should be no surprise that the Titan is such a popular option for drivers.

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7 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 - 420 horsepower

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Equipped with a 5.3-liter V8 engine, the 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 is capable of towing just about anything drivers will need. In addition, GMC has another model of the Sierra 1500 with turbo-diesel 3.0-liter Duramax inline six-cylinder for drivers that want even more power.

The Sierra is an advanced truck with a multimedia system that drivers have come to expect in new vehicles which includes Apple Carplay and Android Auto. In addition, drivers have the option of the "transparent trailer" view to help them drive. The Sierra can tow 9,800 pounds or carry 2,240 pounds. The Sierra 1500's engine produces 413 pound-feet of torque.

6 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 - 420 horsepower

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The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a popular truck for several reasons. First, it has a towing capacity of 9,800 pounds. Second, in terms of carrying capacity, the Silverado 1500 can carry as much as 2,280 pounds. The Silverado 1500 can achieve these feats due to its powerful 5.3-liter V8 engine. These configurations range in price from $30,095 to $36,335. With this V8 engine, the Silverado 1500 produces 460 pound-feet of torque.

A variety of options exist for drivers interested in Silverado 1500. These truck options include the regular cab with a long bed, double cab with a standard bed, crew cab with a short bed, and crew cab with a standard. Regardless of which configuration drivers select, they will be driving one of the most powerful pickup trucks on the market.

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5 2020 Ford F-350 Power Stroke - 450 horsepower

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The 2020 Ford F-350 equipped with a 6.7-liter Power Stroke Diesel engine is among the most powerful trucks that drivers can purchase. The cab offers plenty of room for drivers and passengers.

This truck doesn't come cheap though, the starting price is over $85,000 dollars. The F-350 is capable of towing more than 24,000 pounds. The carrying capacity of the truck is more than 7,000 pounds. The F-350 produces 1,050 pound-feet of torque.

4 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor - 450 horsepower

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The 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor has a lot of impressive features. From its twin-turbo V6 engine and 10-speed automatic transmission to its speed. The Raptor can go 0 to 60 mph in as little as 5.1 seconds.

With a curb weight of 5,684 pounds, the Raptor is able to achieve this feat due to its powerful engine. The Raptor can tow 8,000 pounds over or carry as much as 1,366 pounds in its bed. The Raptor produces 510 pound-feet of torque.

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3 2020 Ford F-450 Lariat - 475 horsepower

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For drivers that want a truck with power, there are few options better than the 2020 Ford F-450 Lariat. The Lariat relies on a 6.7-liter Powerstroke V8 Turbo Diesel engine. Due to this engine, the Lariat can tow as much as 24,200 pounds with its conventional setup. However, once you add a fifth wheel, the Lariat can tow as much as 32,500 pounds.

If drivers are concerned about carrying capacity and the Lariat, they shouldn't be. The Lariat is capable of carrying as much as 7,850 pounds. With its V8 Turbo Diesel engine, Lariat produces 1025 foot-pounds of torque, making it capable of about any towing about anything a driver could want.

2 2020 Ford Super Duty - 475 horsepower

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The 2020 Ford Super Duty is another great option for drivers looking for a truck with great towing and carrying capabilities. With its 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 engine, the  Super Duty produces 1,050 pound-feet of torque.

In a conventional setup, the Super Duty can tow as much as 24,200 pounds. The towing capacity increases significantly once a fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch are added. With this setup, the Super Duty can now tow 37,000 pounds. Carrying capacity is impressive on the Super Duty as well, as much 7,850 pounds can be carried in its bed.

1 2004-2006 Dodge Ram SRT10 - 500 horsepower

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On horsepower alone, it's hard to find a truck like the Dodge Ram SRT10. The SRT10 is described as a sport pickup truck that shouldn't be surprising considering its performance.

Equipped with an 8.3-liter V10 engine, the SRT10 can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in as little as 4.9 seconds. In 13.6 seconds, the regular cab version of the SRT10 can reach 106 mph. The SRT10 can tow 7,500 pounds and produces 700 pound-feet of torque. With all this performance, the SRT10 isn't cheap, costing as much as $47,605 dollars.

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