Automobiles with Towing Capabilities Ringgold GA
Top 10 Vehicles for Towing
Top 10 Vehicles For Towing 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat
2008 Ford F-450
What we think
If you absolutely have to move a mountain, the F-450 is the mule to do it. Capable of pulling 16,000 lbs by conventional towing methods or an untouchable 24,500 lbs by fifth-wheel, this truck is ruler of all things towing. This Ford’s epic size may be a bit of a squeeze when wrangling through traffic, but that’s a price worth paying when you know there’s little you can’t tow behind you.
At a glance
MSRP: $22,895 (base), $48,165 (Lariat)
Engine and Drivetrain: 5.4-liter V-8 engine, 300 horsepower, 365 lb-ft of torque; 6.8-liter V-10 engine, 362 horsepower, 457 lb-ft of torque, 6.4-liter turbocharged diesel V-8 engine, 350 horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque; 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive with optional part-time four-wheel drive.
MPG: N/A
2008 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 HD Extended Cab
2008 Chevrolet Silverado
3500HD
What we think
The head honcho of General Motors’ mammoth pick-ups, the Silverado 3500 HD, can pull 13,000 pounds under regular ball-and-hitch towing. When equipped with a fifth-wheel package, Chevrolet’s super hauler can pull an impressive 16,500 pounds, or just over eight tons. Powered by a 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 engine, this is one bad Bow Tie.
At a glance
MSRP: $18,425 (base), $29,340 (3500 HD w/ 6.6 turbocharged diesel engine)
Engine and Drivetrain: 6.0-liter V-8 engine, 367 horsepower, 375 lb-ft of torque; 6.6-liter turbocharged diesel engine; 312 horsepower, 660 lb-ft of torque; 6-speed automatic transmission; rear wheel-drive with optional part-time four-wheel drive.
MPG: N/A
2008 Dodge Ram 3500
2008 Dodge Ram 3500
What we think
The bronze medal of towing goes to the Ram 3500, equipped with a 6.7-liter Cummins turbo-diesel. The power plant breathes out 350 horsepower and an incredible 650 lb-ft of torque, ensuring that whatever you’re hauling gets there on the quick. This rig isn’t all business either, available in Megacab, the Ram can seat the whole family.
At a glance
MSRP: $29,755
Engine and Drivetrain: 5.7-liter V-8 engine, 330 horsepower, 375 lb-ft of torque; 6.7-liter inline 6-cylinder engine, 350 horsepower, 650 lb-ft of torque; 6-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive with optional part-time four-wheel drive.
MPG: N/A
2008 Toyota Tundra
2008 Toyota Tundra 4WD
Truck
What we think
While not as robust as its American competition, the Tundra still touts an impressive 10,500 lb regular towing capacity. The 5.7-liter V-8 is only available as a gasoline engine, meaning that this truck may actually save you pennies at the pump over the big diesels. The substantially lower price tag doesn’t hurt our feelings about Toyota’s Tundra, either.
At a glance
MSRP: $22,390
Engine and Drivetrain: 5.7-liter V-8 engine, 236 horsepower, 401 lb-ft of torque; 6-speed automatic transmission; rear-wheel drive wi...