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id: what-engine-and-towing-capacity-does-the-2026-chevrolet-silverado-2500-hd-have
title: "What engine and towing capacity does the 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD have?"
category: faq
subtopic: silverado-2500-hd-power
page_type: faq
source_url: "https://www.markquartmotors.com/new-inventory/chevrolet/silverado-2500.htm"
tags: ["new vehicles", "chevrolet", "silverado 2500 hd", "performance", "diesel"]
questions:
  - "What's the engine in the Silverado 2500 HD?"
  - "How much can the Silverado 2500 HD tow?"
  - "What torque does the Duramax diesel produce?"
related: [silverado-2500-hd-specs, silverado-2500-hd-financing]
dealer: Markquart Motors
---

The 2026 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD is powered by an available 6.6-liter Duramax Turbo-Diesel V8 engine that delivers 975 lb-ft of torque and pairs with a durable Allison 10-speed automatic transmission. This setup gives you a maximum towing capacity of up to 22,500 lbs-plenty of hauling power for trailers, equipment, and recreational gear. The ZR2 variant takes off-road capability even further with a 1.5-inch suspension lift, 35-inch Goodyear Wrangler Territory MT tires, and Multimatic DSSV dampers for challenging terrain. Ready to explore one? Call Markquart Motors at (715) 833-0444 to test drive a Silverado 2500 HD, or browse our current inventory online.