Top 5 Trucks for Winter Hauling

When the cold, harsh winter comes in, you’ll want to be prepared for everything, and if you have a great truck, you can take on the harshest conditions with ease. With that being said, you will want to think about other things in the winter weather such as reliability and towing capacity, as well as ease of driving. Not to mention, the funness factor for taking your truck out to the mountains.

Ford F-350 – If you are looking for towing capacity or hauling capacity, the F350 is the choice, and there is no doubt about it. The conventional towing capacity for the 350 is 21,000 pounds. However, with the diesel engine, you get even more towing capacity. Not only that, but if you want to load gear in the back for work or play, you’ll enjoy 7,580 pounds of payload capacity, which is enough to take on anything really.

Chevrolet Silverado HD – Those who want a refined vehicle that can also take on the snow, ice and just about everything else will love the Silverado HD. This has up to 36,000 pounds of towing capacity and nearly 7,5000 pounds of maximum payload. Combined with 910 LB.-FT, and you can’t go wrong whether you are loading up the truck for a weekend skiing trip or going to the yard on Monday for work.

RAM 3500- The Ram3500 boasts best-in-class available diesel towing with an impressive 37,090 pounds. This is a great option for those who want the power to get any job down, no matter the temperature outside. Combined with the fact that it’s a reliable beast, and you can see why the Ram3500 is a great workhorse truck during the cold winter months.

Ford F150 – Now, the F150 isn’t as powerful as the F350. However, it’s more nimble, easier to drive and gets better fuel economy. With 4WD capacity, generous ground clearance, the EcoBoost V6 engine, you can drive through snow easily. Other things like Electronic Stability Control and Traction Control System also help the driver stay in control. Again, while it’s not the most powerful of the bunch, it’s probably the best day-to-day truck out there, period.

GMC Sierra 2500 Denali HD: With a lot of towing power, off-roading capacities and plenty of room, this is the ideal choice for those who want a truck that cleans up real nice for the weekend but can do all the hard lifting mid-week. If you want to concentrate on having fun and driving a big truck, the available Allison 10-speed automatic transmission makes life so much easier. Combined with the 6.6L Duramax® Turbo-Diesel V8 engine, and you can see why this is the best choice for those looking for a little bit of everything in their winter truck.

If you want to check out any truck for your winter driving needs, you should head to Tim’s Truck. Here, you can take a used truck for a spin and see what it offers you and your family. There are so many capable, fun-to-drive and very reliable trucks out there, and you are sure to find your perfect one after taking one for a spin at Tim’s Truck.

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