Best Chevy Pickups For Farming | Heavy-Duty & Work-Ready

When you work on your farm, you want farm trucks that try just as hard. That's why the new selection of Chevy full-size and half-ton pickup trucks are perfect for work at many job sites. The Colorado makes city trips fuel-efficient, the Silverado HD lineup is designed to tackle the largest trailers and payloads in the business, and the Silverado 1500 rides the tight line between, offering both towing capability and gas economy with comfort features to boot.

So, before you head down to McGee Chevrolet of Middlebury for a quick test drive of some of the most recent and state-of-the-art Chevy farm trucks, let's teach you all about trucks. Farming, agriculture, livestock, and dairy estates are all unique, but your preferred truck will have things in common with most other businesses.

Best Chevy Farm Trucks at a Glance

The best farm trucks are reliable and durable and can tow your important supplies, cargo, and equipment to where it's useful.
A Chevy Colorado works best as a highway cruiser, thanks to its acceptably high towing capacity of 7,700 pounds¹ and EPA-estimated 19/23/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined)²
For farms that need a single truck with incredible tow ratings that stays wieldy on thinner off-roads or during shipments, the Silverado 1500 uses its 13,300-pound towing capacity¹ and diverse array of on- and off-road features to make farm work safe and straightforward.
Some farms require a massive amount of towing capability to handle livestock, maneuver building projects, and move huge amounts of cargo over rough terrain. In that case, the 36,000-pound towing ability of the Silverado 3500 HD¹ may come in handy.
Depending on your fleet, you can find the perfect model for you at McGee Chevrolet of Middlebury.

What Should You Look for in Good Farm Trucks?

Whether you need livestock, repair, or agricultural trucks, there are several key features to search for in your vehicle that should set you up for success:

Reliability & Durability: Farm trucks have to handle tow loads, rough terrain, and more on a daily basis. Ensuring the tires, chassis, and engine can take some hits will be crucial to protecting your investment.
Tow Capability: Depending on what aspects of your farm this truck handles, you'll want around 6,000-10,000 pounds of towing capacity for small livestock or crop containers or nearly 30,000 pounds for pulling multiple horses, hay, and cleaning supplies.
Off-Roading Features: Extra ground clearance, capable suspension, and skid plates are must-haves if you plan on bringing equipment across rough patches.
Good Comfort: You'll likely be in this truck for several hours of the day, handling repair work or staying out in the sun. Don't discount qualities like homey seating or advanced ventilation in your work vehicle.

Our Recommended Chevy Farm Truck Options

Getting behind the wheel of a Chevy pickup is a surefire way to reach all of the above qualities. But which farm truck engine and chassis work best together on your farm?

Colorado: The new Chevy Colorado is the perfect vehicle for small farms or as the delivery truck for smaller cargo. With an EPA-estimated 19/23/20 MPG (City/Highway/Combined),² the Colorado optimizes your fuel resources while you tow up to 7,700 pounds of cargo into town.¹
Silverado 1500: Larger farms that might need to tow multiple livestock, more fencing materials, or carry more debris in the bed may want a new Silverado 1500. This truck bumps your towing capacity to 13,300 pounds when properly equipped while adding extra space in the bed and cabin.
Silverado Heavy Duty: The Chevy Silverado 2500 HD and 3500 HD are titans of the field. If you don't plan on taking a truck into town too much but want access to up to 36,000 pounds of towing ability¹ for emergencies or livestock transfers, see how effectively these models can handle any challenge.

All three farm trucks offer extensive customizability through trim levels, like the off-road-reliant ZR2. We think the best farm truck depends on your industry and requirements, but we find the Silverado 2500 HD to be an exceptional work companion.

Shop the Best Truck for Farm Work at McGee Chevrolet of Middlebury

While all three of these farm pickup trucks have their unique attributes and performance strengths, the only way to know which matches your needs the most is by visiting our showroom and trying out Chevy pickup trucks. Our representatives will gladly walk you through which trucks have Trailer Sway Control, in-vehicle trailering app, and off-road packages.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Chevy truck has the best towing capacity for farm work?

While the Chevy Silverado has the towing capacity required for livestock transfers, equipment hauling, and more, the best Chevy farm truck in terms of towing capability is likely the Silverado 2500 HD. With a maximum conventional towing capability of 20,000 pounds,¹ the Silverado 2500 HD is large enough to handle almost any trailer while being light enough to remain fuel-efficient and off-road capable.

What is the most fuel-efficient Chevy truck for farm operations?

The gas-efficient Silverado 1500 is the most fuel-efficient Chevy truck with the towing capacity to work on a farm, thanks to the varied engine options that put out, at minimum, 8,700-pound towing capacities.¹ If you're confident in your towing ability and know your equipment, the Colorado is a smaller option with less towing capability but much better EPA-estimated MPG numbers.

What features should I look for in a Chevy truck for farming?

A good farm truck has the towing capacity to pull livestock, crops, or equipment while being capable of very light off-roading duties to bring the gear to where it needs to be. These trucks also have to be durable, like the Silverado 2500 HD, so that they can handle the more intensive wear that comes from farm duties. Look for specialized suspension, off-road functionality, and Trailer Sway Control.

¹Before you buy a vehicle or use it for trailering, carefully review the Trailering section of the Owner's Manual. The weight of passengers, cargo and options or accessories may reduce the amount you can tow.

²EPA-estimated 19 city/23 hwy 2.7-liter 4-cylinder.