When you’ve got work supplies to haul and massive trailers to move, heavy-duty trucks like the 2020 F-350 vs GMC Sierra 3500 HD come in handy. But which of these beasts is right for you? To learn more, give Keystone Ford’s comparison guide a quick read.
Modern Comfort: 2020 Ford F-350
The F-350 isn’t your average work truck. Shoppers can choose from six trim models, four of which are downright luxurious, with leather upholstery and optional multicontour seats with heating, ventilation, and massage settings. This truck’s interior design is more of a modern family hauler than a traditional workhorse.
The 2020 GMC Sierra 3500HD offers five trim models, so shoppers do have some pretty stylish options. The top-of-the-line Sierra Denali is especially posh, with its Bose premium audio system and wireless smartphone charger. However, the Sierra 3500HD never feels quite as luxurious as the F-350, which delivers a more refined ride as well as more in modern interior design.
Towing & Hauling Capabilities: 2020 Ford F-350
The F-350 regains its lead here, towing and hauling more weight than the Sierra 3500HD can handle. Properly equipped, Ford’s heavy-duty pickup can tow up to 35,750 pounds. That’s more than the Sierra’s max tow rating of 35,000 pounds.
This Ford Super Duty also hauls bigger payloads. Depending on body style and equipment, the F-350 can move up to 7,850 pounds of work supplies. The Sierra 3500HD could potentially force you to make more trips to finish the same jobs, with a max payload rating of 7,442 pounds.
Pure Power: 2020 Ford F-350
In addition to being more capable, the F-350 is also the more powerful option. It’s available with one of three engines, two heavy-duty gasoline-powered V8s and a tow-friendly turbodiesel V8. The latter is the most powerful, getting your workday started with 475 horsepower and 1,050 pound-feet of torque.
Like most heavy-duty trucks, the GMC Sierra 3500HD offers two engine options, a gas-powered V8 and a turbodiesel V8. The Sierra’s turbodiesel engine is almost as powerful—though not quite—as the diesel F-350, supplying 445 horses and 910 pound-feet of torque.
Trailering Technology & Utility Features: It’s a Tie!
Besides giving you access to serious muscle, these heavy-duty trucks are loaded with tech features to better help you through your workday. The Ford F-350’s Ultimate Trailer Tow camera system offers a wide range of camera angles, including an excellent view of what’s behind your trailer. Also, Ford offers a class-exclusive trailer backup assist feature, which lets you direct a trailer in the desired direction using a knob on the dash.
Back on the Sierra GMC 3500HD, you’ll also find a multi-view ProGrade Trailering system, which maximizes visibility with 15 different cameras. The Sierra’s unique MultiPro tailgate opens six different ways, so you can access your equipment with ease, no matter where you’re loading or unloading.
While the newly redesigned 2020 GMC Sierra has some cool features, the 2020 Ford F-350 leaves the competition in the dust. Ford’s heavy-duty truck has everything you want: massive power, supreme towing capabilities, and rich modern comfort. To see what we mean, visit us at Keystone Ford, your Chambersburg, Pennsylvania dealer.