Find the Perfect Work Partner With These Used Heavy-Duty Workhorses

You need a truck that can do the heavy lifting and meet the demands of your life without breaking a sweat. While most people turn to full-size workhorses when they know they need something bigger, you’re also looking to get the most for your money. As the leading Chevy dealer in the area, we understand entirely and are proud to offer the best selection of used work trucks for sale that keeps more money in your wallet without requiring you to settle for less. Finding a heavy-duty workhorse is exciting because you have so many options. From the Chevy Silverado HD to the Nissan Titan XD, Ford Super Duty, and Ram 2500, there’s a road warrior for every driving, towing, and budget need. So, how do you choose? Right here with some of the best, most capable, and most reliable work trucks you can buy.

The Chevy Silverado HD: 2015, 2017, and 2020 Models

It’s hard to find a more reliable workhorse than a heavy-duty truck like the Silverado HD. Built on a higher-strength platform than the full-size Silverado, the Silverado HD is the perfect work partner to get any job done. More importantly, Chevrolet isn’t shy about updating the model, introducing new features and best-in-class performance year after year.

The 2015 Silverado HD introduced many notable changes, including an updated exterior with improved aerodynamics and new cab and interior designs for optimal comfort. In addition, Chevrolet added integrated cruise control with auto-grade braking for better towing performance, a significant update when taking advantage of the Silverado HD’s segment-leading conventional towing capacity of 19,600 lbs. Beyond this, the 2015 Silverado HD also includes the Chevrolet MyLink feature with intuitive controls to give drivers better connectivity when behind the wheel.

If you’re looking for more power and capability, shop for a 2017 or 2020 Silverado HD, depending on your budget. Chevrolet introduced its all-new Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel V8 engine to the lineup in 2017, increasing torque by 19% and delivering best-in-class 445 hp for exceptional performance. By 2020, those numbers improved, with the Silverado HD marketed as the strongest and most capable Silverado in history, with its diesel powerplant delivering 910 lb-ft of torque and its more powerful V8 engine adding 22% more torque for an 18% percent increase in towing capacity.

The 2020 Silverado HD is also a must-have for tech-savvy drivers. The truck features Chevy’s Advanced Trailering System and class-leading 15-view camera system with a transparent trailer view. This technology allows you to create custom trailer profiles from the center display or the myChevrolet app on your smartphone. You can use the system to access pre-departure checklists, create trailer profiles, and monitor trailer diagnostics. You can even keep an eye on items inside the trailer with the available in-trailer camera mounts.

The Ford Super Duty: 2017 and 2020 Models

Loyal Ford fans have an excellent option with the Ford Super Duty. The F-Series truck has been a staple in the industry for decades and only gets better with age. We see this progression in models like the 2017 Super Duty and 2020 Super Duty, both of which received significant updates and improvements.

The 2017 Super Duty, available in XL, XLT, Lariat, King Ranch, and Platinum trims, debuted as the smartest, toughest, and most capable heavy-duty truck in Ford history. The American automaker delivered on its promise by introducing several new packages, like an 11,400-pound gross vehicle weight rating package for single-rear-wheel models and a 13,000-pound for dual-rear-wheel models. The increase in weight rating compliments the Super Duty’s 6.2L V8 engine found under the hood of the F-250 and F-350 and the 6.7L Power Stroke V8 Turbo Diesel that powers the F-450.

By 2020, Ford gave the Super Duty another round of updates, earning the truck several best-in-class ratings. First, the all-new 7.3L V8 powerplant made history with its best-in-class 430 hp and class-leading 475 lb-ft of torque, proving to be a more potent option over the standard 6.2L V8. The Super Duty’s 6.7L Power Stroke also increased its power output, delivering best-in-class 475 hp and class-leading 1,050 lb-ft of torque.

As expected, the 2020 Super Duty also boasts more technology, like Ford’s class-exclusive Pro Trailer Backup Assist. The innovative feature transforms how you navigate a trailer in reverse, letting you turn the Pro Trailer Backup Assist knob and use the rearview camera to back up the trailer without fail. In addition, overlaid features like Trailer Reverse Guidance show the trailer’s angle and offer suggestions to ensure the trailer goes precisely where you want it.

The Ram HD: 2018, 2019, and 2020 Models

Ram is highly regarded for building heavy-duty workhorses that are capable and opulent. As a result, you no longer have to choose between a skilled road warrior or a luxurious chariot; you can have them both. We see this in models like the Ram 2500 and 3500 that offer class-leading capabilities, premium features, and exquisite design details that make Ram’s heavy-duty lineup a great find on the used lot.

Drivers looking to save money and reap the benefits of luxury are sure to find that and more in Ram’s 2018 heavy-duty lineup. The automaker introduced the Limited Tungsten edition as the pinnacle of luxury. Standard conveniences like a backup camera, LED bed lighting, Sirius Guardian, and connectivity features like Apple CarPlay and Android Auto add to the model’s appeal and make towing loads up to 31,210 lbs less taxing.

Although the 2018 Ram Heavy Duty is impressive, you’ll find even more reasons to get excited about your workday from behind the wheel of a 2019 model. The redesigned workhorse set new benchmarks for performance, luxury, capability, and technology by enhancing its powertrain lineup, adding new technology, and refining its interior details. For example, the 2019 Ram HD promises a best-in-class 1,000 lb-ft of torque with its 6.7L Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel and class-leading towing and payload capacities of 35,100 lbs and 7,680 lbs, respectively. Practical features like the reimagined center console and its 12 storage configurations add to the truck’s versatility and complement an array of high-tech components like the 12-inch configurable display with the award-winning Uconnect 4C NAV system.

It’s hard to imagine the Ram Heavy Duty getting any better, but 2020 proved it was possible. Still boasting a class-leading towing capacity of 35,100 lbs, Ram updated its heavy-duty fleet to offer the best ride and handling in the segment thanks to the 2500’s class-exclusive link-coil rear suspension and the optional rear air suspension. The year also introduced new driver-assist features, like blind-spot monitoring with intuitive trailer coverage to make towing any sized load less stressful.

Your Workload Just Got Easier

Whether you get behind the wheel of a Chevy Silverado HD, Ford Super Duty, or Ram Heavy Duty, your workload will get easier or, at the very least, be more enjoyable and far more comfortable. These heavy-duty workhorses are renowned for their performance, capability, and handling. Chevy, Ford, and Ram do everything possible to best one another to build the industry’s most innovative and capable trucks.

As a result, we reap the benefits of this fierce competition because it gives us segment-leading trucks laden with innovative features and technology that lighten the load of our demanding lives. So, what heavy-duty workhorse will you choose? The only way to answer that is from behind the wheel. Take a test drive and see whether the Chevy Silverado, Ford Super Duty, or Ram Heavy Duty is worthy of joining you as the perfect work partner and adventurer.