Chevrolet Silverado 3500

The Chevy Silverado 3500 is more functional than stylish, allowing you to haul the heaviest loads across long distances. You can get the Silverado with a 2WD / 4WD drivetrain and you can choose from amongst three engines: a 6 liter V8 that gives 300 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque, an 8.1 liter gas V8 that’s worth 340 horsepower and 455 lb-ft of torque & a 6.6 liter turbodiesel that provides 360 horsepower plus 650 lb-ft of torque. 5-speed manual transmission is standard and a 4-speed automatic is optional. The Silverado sells for $26,000 new, and $15,000 used.

GMC Sierra 3500

With the GMC Sierra 3500, you get better suspension, dual rear wheel as optional and ultimately, that which matters most – lots of power. The Sierra is often used on construction sites for heavy-duty hauling. Standard in all Sierra 3500 units is a 6.0 liter V8 engine, producing 300 horsepower and 360 lb-ft of torque.
You could also opt for the 8.1 gasoline V8 that is good for 340 horsepower and 520 lb-ft of torque, or a 6.6 liter turbodiesel engine which provides 360 horsepower plus 650 lb-ft of torque. A five-speed manual transmission also comes standard.

Dodge Ram 3500

The Dodge Ram 3500 is one mean truck. A word of advise: go in for this one only if you’re a hardcore trucker. What comes standard with the fullsize pickup Ram 3500 is a 5.7 liter V8 that packs 345 horsepower & 375 lb-feet of torque. Alternatively, you could choose the 5.9 liter Cummins turbodiesel that belts out 325 horsepower with 610 lb-ft of torque.

Toyota Tundra

A lot of people consider the Toyota Tundra as the very first import fullsize. With the Tundra, you get lots of choice when it comes to engines – a 4.0 liter V6 worth 236 horsepower and 266 lb-ft of torque and as an optional, a 5.7 liter V8 engine that provides an awesome 381 horsepower with 401 lb-ft of torque. The engines that are smaller have a five-speed automatic transmission whereas the bigger engines are mated with six-speed automatic.

Nissan Titan Crew Cab

The Nissan Titan Crew Cab is, by any standard, an excellent pickup. If there’s one thing to be said about this vehicle, it is that it doesn’t fail to live up to your expectations. What gets the Titan Crew Cab going is a 5.6 liter V8 engine with five-speed auto transmission that rumbles with 305 horsepower & 379 lb-ft of torque. The truck offers good fuel economy at 12 mpg city & 17 mpg highway.

Ford F-350

The Ford F-350 is a powerful vehicle, great for hauling and towing. The truck’s body styles are variable, but what you’d want to focus on is the engine options – the standard is a 5.4 liter V8 which gives 300 horsepower plus 365 lb-ft of torque, while the optionals are a 6.8 liter V10 which delivers 362 horsepower and 457 lb-ft of torque & a 6.4 liter power stroke turbodiesel V8 at 350 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque.

Chevrolet Colorado

The Chevy Colorado is another excellent compact pickup. Check out the stats – a 2.9-liter four-cylinder engine or a 3.7-liter five-cylinder that gives 185 horsepower and 242 horsepower respectively. The truck comes in rear wheel or four wheel drive; the former rates 18 mpg in the city and 24 mpg on the highway. You can also choose between manual or automatic.

Toyota Tacoma

If you’re looking for a good quality pickup with great off-road capabilities, you should consider the Toyota Tacoma. The engine under the hood of the Tacoma is a 2.7 liter four cylinder or a 4.0 liter V6 as per your choice. In terms of sheer hauling and towing power, the V6 engine is an excellent one.

Cadillac EXT

A luxury pickup truck? Luxury and pickup don’t seem too compatible with each other, until of course, you see the Cadillac EXT. Rough and tough, yet comfortable as an SUV, the Cadillac EXT is a limited-run truck with great stats – its suspension and powertrain are modeled after the Escalade, and the engine is a 6.2-liter V8 that packs a wallop with 403 horsepower. The EXT is a crew cab vehicle, so after a hard day’s work, you can fall on your bed and relax comfortably.

Honda Ridgeline

The Honda Ridgeline is a stylish pickup with lots of room. It’s not the best for heavy-duty work, but if you’re looking to pull a trailer or transport furniture, it’s excellent for that. Cool features like an in-bed trunk which is also an icebox when you want it to be, make the Ridgeline worth a second glance. The truck’s engine is a V6 that gives you 247 horsepower and it’s mated with a 5-speed auto transmission.