Compare | Bowie, TX Two heavy duty pickups, one honest comparison, built around the trailer you pull and the roads you pull it on. Ask around the Bowie sale barn why somebody bought a three quarter ton and the answer is almost always a trailer. A gooseneck for the cattle, a fifth wheel for the lease, a flatbed of pipe headed up to Jacksboro. The truck follows the trailer, not the other way around. The Ford Super Duty and the Chevrolet Silverado HD both answer that need, and good hands run each one. We sell Fords, so weigh our view with that in mind. We've tried to be straight about where the Chevrolet Silverado HD holds its own, because a bad match costs a lot more than a lost argument at the feed store. Quick answer: Both the Ford Super Duty and the Chevrolet Silverado HD can be set up for gooseneck and fifth wheel towing. The Ford Super Duty suits owners who hitch up often and want available help lining up a trailer, while the Chevrolet Silverado HD has a loyal following for its available Duramax diesel and Allison transmission. Ratings change with cab, bed, engine and axle, so compare exact trucks, not model names. At a glance Matchup Ford Super Duty and Chevrolet Silverado HD Sales line 940-338-0012 Find us 6486 US Hwy 287 North, Bowie In this post Which heavy duty truck matches the trailer you pull? Do you need the diesel, or is a gas engine enough? Which truck is easier to hitch when you're working alone? What should a ranch or lease truck have? How should you compare them on a test drive? Questions truck owners ask Which heavy duty truck matches the trailer you pull? Start with the heaviest trailer you pull and how often it sits on the hitch. A gooseneck stock trailer that goes to the sale barn every other week asks different things of a truck than a fifth wheel camper that travels once each fall. Both the Ford Super Duty and the Chevrolet Silverado HD can be set up for either. A model name alone tells you very little. A Ford F-250 and a Ford F-350 with different axle, engine and rear wheel choices will carry and tow differently, and the same goes for a Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD against a Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD. The labels on the exact truck are the ratings that count. Write down your trailer types, their loaded weights and the roads you run. Then hold each truck up against that list. Do you need the diesel, or is a gas engine enough? It depends on how much of the year a trailer is hooked up. Both trucks offer gas and diesel engines. Hauling most days, or covering long miles on US 287 and US 81, tends to favor a diesel. A truck that tows heavy a few times a year often does fine on gas, and it keeps maintenance simpler. The diesels have fans in both camps. The Ford Super Duty offers an available Power Stroke diesel V8. The Chevrolet Silverado HD offers an available Duramax diesel paired with an Allison transmission, a name plenty of Texas owners trust from years of use. Output and ratings change by model year and configuration, so ask for the numbers on the exact truck instead of leaning on a brochure line. Diesel exhaust fluid: modern diesels in both trucks use DEF. Keep the tank filled, because running dry can limit engine power. Short trips: diesel emissions systems prefer longer runs. A truck that only goes two miles to the barn and back may need extra attention. Which truck is easier to hitch when you're working alone? Both trucks offer factory gooseneck and fifth wheel prep on many configurations, along with trailer camera views and integrated brake controllers. On the basics the two are close. The Ford Super Duty's edge for plenty of owners is the towing technology. Available Pro Trailer Backup Assist lets you steer a conventional trailer in reverse with a knob, and available camera views help you line up a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch without a spotter. The Chevrolet Silverado HD has its own trailering camera system that owners speak well of, so work the screens in both before you decide. Before you buy If you can arrange a test drive with your own trailer hooked up, do it. One loop out US 287 or down State Highway 59 with weight behind you tells you more about braking and sway than any spec sheet. See Ford Super Duty inventory Schedule a test drive Write down your trailer types, their loaded weights and the roads you run. What should a ranch or lease truck have? Ranch and lease trucks live hard. They see caliche roads, cattle guards, mud after a rain and a bed full of tools. Both trucks come in work focused trims with durable interiors, and both offer four wheel drive. Look hard at the bed. Tie downs, bed lighting, a step to climb in and room for a toolbox all count when the truck is a rolling shop. If a flatbed or service body fits the work better than a pickup box, the Ford Super Duty is available as a chassis cab for upfitting, and the Chevrolet Silverado HD has its own chassis cab lineup to compare. Fits you if Ford Super Duty You hitch up often and want help lining up a trailer alone You want an available Power Stroke diesel for frequent heavy towing You'd rather buy and service your truck at a Ford dealer in Bowie You're planning a chassis cab with a flatbed or service body Fits you if Chevrolet Silverado HD You've run a Duramax and Allison combination before and like it You prefer the Chevrolet Silverado HD's cab layout and controls Its trailering camera views suit the way you hook up How should you compare them on a test drive? Drive both, loaded if you can. Sit in the seat you'll hold on the long haul to Wichita Falls, run the trailer controls, and see how each truck's cameras show your hitch. A truck that fits your hands and your trailer feels right fast. Then compare exact configurations, not brochures. Cab, bed, engine, axle ratio and packages all change the ratings, and two trucks that look alike on a lot can tow very differently. The team at Kory Hooks Ford can help you match a Ford Super Duty configuration to the trailer you pull. Ford Pickup & Delivery Service without losing a workday A truck that tows for a living can't lose a day at the shop. Eligible Fords can use complimentary Ford Pickup & Delivery. Tell us when and where, home or work, and the team picks it up, services it at the dealership and brings it back. Availability and distance limits apply, and parts and repair charges are not included. How Pickup & Delivery works Hitches and Trailers Do I need a heavy duty truck for a gooseneck stock trailer? + Often, yes, especially with a bigger trailer and a full load of cattle. Add up the loaded trailer weight and compare it with the ratings on the exact truck, leaving yourself a margin. What is the difference between a gooseneck and a fifth wheel hitch? + A gooseneck uses a ball mounted in the bed, common on stock and flatbed trailers. A fifth wheel uses a larger hitch plate over the axle, common on campers. Many heavy duty trucks can be set up for either. Can a gooseneck hitch be added after you buy the truck? + Aftermarket installs are possible, but a factory prep package is usually cleaner and designed around the truck. Ask which trucks on the lot already have it. Engines and Fuel Do diesel trucks cost more to keep up? + Diesels have extra items, such as DEF and additional fuel filters, and service intervals vary by model. Your owner's manual lists what the truck needs. Can the Ford Super Duty gas engine handle a heavy trailer? + Plenty of owners tow with it. Ratings differ from the diesel and shift with configuration, so ask for the exact number on the truck you're looking at. Does cold weather change how a diesel starts and runs? + Cold mornings are harder on any engine, and diesel fuel can thicken in a hard freeze. The owner's manual explains the cold weather features on your truck, such as a block heater if it is equipped. Cab, Bed and Axle Which cab and bed suit ranch work? + A crew cab carries more people and gear inside, and a longer bed gives more room for a gooseneck hitch and tools. A lot of ranch trucks end up crew cab with a long bed. Is dual rear wheel worth it? + Dual rear wheels add stability under very heavy loads, but they make the truck wider for town parking and tight gates. It comes down to how heavy and how often. Can a Ford Super Duty be ordered with a flatbed? + Chassis cab versions can be fitted with a flatbed or service body. Talk to sales about what is available and how upfits are handled. Buying at Kory Hooks Ford How do I see which Ford F-250 and Ford F-350 trucks are in stock? + Search new inventory on our site or call sales at 940-338-0012. Heavy duty configurations vary a lot, so tell us what you tow and we'll narrow it down. Can I trade in the truck I have now? + You can. Start with the online trade appraisal, then bring the truck to Bowie so we can confirm the value in person. Does Kory Hooks Ford sell the Chevrolet Silverado HD? + We're a Ford dealer, so our new inventory is all Ford. Used inventory changes week to week, so check online or call sales at 940-338-0012. Keeping It Working Does heavy towing change the maintenance schedule? + Frequent heavy towing usually counts as severe service, which can shorten the intervals for oil, fluids and filters. Check your owner's manual for the exact schedule. Where can I get a Ford Super Duty serviced in Bowie? + Our service department has Ford trained technicians and is open weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM. Call 940-338-0013 to book. Can I order parts for my Ford Super Duty directly? + The parts department takes orders online and by phone at 940-338-0011, and it opens at 7 AM on weekdays. Find out what your truck is worth Get a trade value before you shop. Value my trade Talk through financing Apply online and review options with us. Finance a truck
