Red truck is parked in a forest by Lucas Cogrossi is licensed with Unsplash License
Towing capacity tops the list of important factors for work-ready trucks. The 2025 Ram 1500 with the 3.0L Hurricane engine hauls up to 11,330 pounds when properly equipped, while recent Ford F-150s (2021-2024) pull about 10,000 pounds. Older 2015 F-150s actually beat that at 12,200 pounds, and the 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 maxes out at 13,500 pounds. For smaller jobs, the Toyota Tacoma still manages 6,500 pounds despite its midsize footprint.
