Which Chevy Vehicles Have the Highest Payload Capacity

2025 Chevrolet Suburban towing a boat

Are you tasked with transporting lots of gear or equipment regularly? If so, a given vehicle's payload capacity is probably just as meaningful as its maximum tow rating, particularly if the things you haul are too small or fragile to travel on a trailer. Lots of drivers and fleet managers often ask about Chevy truck payload capacity when they visit Gillman Chevrolet Harlingen, which is why we've identified some of the Chevy vehicles that can haul the most weight.

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 4500

The Chevrolet Silverado 4500 is the top entrant in the Chevy Silverado HD lineup. As such, the pickup has the highest payload capacity of all Chevy trucks. With a regular cab, the Chevrolet Silverado 4500 can haul up to 8,993 lbs. That number drops to 8,249 lbs. for pickups with the crew cab. This powerful truck can also tow as much as 37,500 lbs. when it has the appropriate equipment.

2025 Chevy Silverado 3500

Operators who don't require such extreme and enviable capabilities often gravitate toward the Chevy Silverado 3500 when they visit our location. This truck's payload capacity is 4,628 lbs., which is a high enough rating for most drivers. Did we mention this pickup can also tow up to 36,000 lbs. when it's outfitted to do so?

2025 Chevrolet Silverado 2500

This heavy-duty truck impresses with its payload capacity as well. The payload capacity for the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ranges from 3,817 to 4,471 lbs. depending on its configuration. Even with its lowest payload rating, the Chey Silverado 2500 is still a capable hauler.

2025 Chevy Silverado 1500

Although the full-size Chevrolet Silverado 1500 can't haul as much as its larger counterparts, it can still move a bunch of equipment, gear, and/or cargo. The truck's maximum payload capacity is an impressive 2,280 lbs. Even when it's testing its max payload capacity, the Chevrolet Silverado 1500 retains its pleasant driving dynamics.

Chevrolet SUVs

Full-size Chevy SUVs like the Chevrolet Tahoe and Chevy Suburban can also haul lots of stuff. More specifically, both of the SUVs just mentioned have a maximum payload capacity of 1,834 lbs. The former SUV can tow up to 8,400 lbs. while the latter vehicle's tow rating is just 100 lbs. less.

Learn About Chevy Truck Payload Capacity in Harlingen, TX

Do you want to learn more about Chevy vehicles that have generous payload capacities? Contact our Harlingen, TX Chevrolet dealership. Better yet, visit our location now so you can see and test-drive our proven cargo haulers today.


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