When it’s time to hitch up and head out, it’s no secret that new diesel trucks make great tow rigs. With ample horsepower/torque, sophisticated transmissions, and advanced towing technology, today’s diesel trucks and SUVs help take the stress out of towing. As for the crying baby and closed campground, well, a truck can’t do it all. Check out our list of 10 best new diesel trucks and SUVs for towing over 8,000 pounds. Make sure to check the specific tow rating on the actual truck or SUV you choose, as configuration and options, accessories, and add-ons count when it comes to towing. Even a certain wheel package can alter towing and hauling capacities.
10. 2024 Cadillac Escalade – 8,100 pounds
While it’s not typically top-of-mind when thinking about diesel-powered trucks and SUVs in America, the luxurious Cadillac Escalade has been offered with a 3.0-liter Duramax diesel inline six-cylinder engine since the vehicle’s last redesign in 2021. This diesel engine produces 277 hp with 460 lb-ft of torque. This engine is also the most fuel-efficient of the Escalade’s offerings with an EPA best rating of 21 mpg in the city and 27 mpg on the highway.
When it comes to towing, the highest diesel tow rating of 8,100 pounds comes from a standard-length Escalade in two-wheel drive. Adding four-wheel drive drops the max to 7,800 pounds. The larger Escalade ESV can do a max of 7,900 pounds, which drops to 7,700 pounds with four-wheel drive. The highest payload rating is 1,620 pounds for a standard two-wheel-drive Escalade and drops to 1,329 for four-wheel-drive ESV models.
However, if it’s a diesel Cadillac that you desire, act fast as the Duramax option is gone for 2025.
Base Price: $83,990
Engine: 3.0-liter Duramax I-6
Horsepower: 277 hp
Torque: 460 lb-ft
Transmission: 10-speed automatic
Max Payload Capacity: 1,620 pounds
Max Towing Capacity: 8,100 pounds
2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country
9. 2025 Chevrolet Tahoe and Suburban – 8,200 pounds
Chevy’s uber-popular full-size Tahoe and Suburban SUVs have been updated for the 2025 model year, and a big part of this is the addition of the company’s potent second-generation LZ0 3.0-liter Duramax diesel engine. This updated engine now produces 305 hp with a staggering 495 lb-ft of torque. This equates to a maximum tow rating of 8,200 pounds for Tahoe and 8,100 pounds for the larger Suburban. Opting for four-wheel drive…
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