A high-level overview

The Chevy Silverado 1500 is the lighter and more maneuverable pickup that's rated as a full-size half-ton model and delivers solid fuel economy. The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD is a three-quarter ton heavy-duty truck that will give you even greater towing and payload capability. The Chevy Silverado 1500 offers Springfield, MO buyers a choice of four engines and two transmissions, while the Chevy Silverado 2500 HD comes with two engine choices and one transmission.

The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD has a longer bed size, while the Chevy Silverado 1500 has more depth, which gives the smaller pickup a larger amount of cargo volume. Both trucks provide plenty of legroom and headroom in the crew cabin models and both come with helpful features like the available 13.4-inch Chevrolet infotainment display and adaptive cruise control.

A comparison of towing and payload capability

The Chevy Silverado 1500 has a maximum towing capacity of 13,300 pounds, which ranks it among the highest in the full-size pickup class. That's why this truck can handle utility trailers and medium sized vehicle haulers for Lebanon, MO drivers. Payload capacity for the new 2025 Chevy Silverado 1500 ranges from 1,870 pounds up to 2,280 pounds. The 2025 Silverado HD has an amazing maximum towing capacity of 22,500 pounds and a hefty maximum payload of 7,234 pounds.