10 Most Popular Pickup Trucks

In our automobile for sale category, Equipment Anywhere features some of the most popular pickup trucks in America today. Based on 2018 sales figures from J.D. Power, we have put together a guide of the 10 most popular trucks for sale and some of their features. Note that there were a couple new entries to the truck market in 2019 in the Ford Ranger and Jeep Gladiator, so these ranking may change slightly here in 2020. However, based on the available statistics, if you are searching for a used automobile for sale or specifically used trucks for sale, then this list can help guide you to your next purchase.

At number ten, the Toyota Tundra is a full-size light duty pickup truck. It is built in Texas and has not been completely redesigned in the nearly 15 years it has been in production. It is not the most efficient as it only offers two V8 engine options, and its crash-test results are not the most impressive either. The options for cab styles, bed lengths, and trim levels are also very limited. The maximum payload rating and tow rating are 1,730 pounds and 10,200 pounds, respectively.

Number nine in sales was the Chevrolet Colorado. This midsize pickup truck offers more variety as it comes available in both extended and crew cab styles and provides the choice of a 4-cylinder, V6, or a turbo diesel engine which brings with it 369 lb.-ft. of torque. If searching for options in an automobile for sale, the Colorado ranges from a basic work truck to a ZR2 Bison which is ready to go off-road. If fully equipped, the Colorado can haul up to 1,574 pounds of payload and tow a trailer as heavy as 7,700 pounds.

Coming in at number eight, the Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD/3500HD offers not only the two different model series but also provides choices in trim levels ranging from basic to luxurious. If you need a used automobile for sale which offers the max in terms of capability, then the Duramax turbo-diesel V8 is an obvious choice. Chevy’s heavy-duty, full-size pickup truck can haul a max of 6,112 pounds of payload and tow a max of 23,100 pounds.

The seventh most popular pickup truck is the Ram Heavy Duty. It also comes available in both a 2500 and 3500 series and trim levels ranging from basic to luxurious. The turbo-diesel engine option allows for 1,000 lb.-ft. of torque, and the RAM 2500 Power Wagon is especially good for off-roading.  The towing capacity maxes out at 35,100 pounds and hauling capacity reaches 7,680 pounds of payload.

The number six truck in terms of sales is the GMC Sierra 1500. This light-duty, full-size truck was redesigned in 2019 and improved in every aspect. It has a range of engine offerings including two V8 options, a turbocharged 4-cylinder, and a turbo-diesel 6-cylinder. The popular Denali luxury model is back, and there is also a new AT4 trim which allows for off-road duty. The GMC Sierra 1500 can haul up to 2,240 pounds of payload and is able to tow a maximum of 10,200 pounds.

Fifth in popularity is the Toyota Tacoma. If searching for an automobile for sale in the midsize truck category, this is highest selling midsize pickup truck in America and may be what you are looking to buy. It is available in both extended cab and crew cab styles and six trim levels. The TRD Pro trim level is designed for off-roading. It comes with either a 4-cylinder or a V6 engine, and the maximum hauling capacity is 1,440 pounds of payload and trailer towing capacity 6,800 pounds.

The number four most popular pickup truck in America is the Ford F-Series Super Duty. It has been recently redesigned within the past few years and comes in several models including the F-250, F-350, and F-450. It has three different cab styles and six different trim levels which range from basic to luxurious. There are both gas and turbo-diesel V8 engines available. If properly equipped, the Ford Super Duty can tow up to 35,000 pounds of trailer and haul 7,640 pounds of payload.

Third in popularity is the Ram 1500. The Ram 1500 light-duty full-size pickup truck was redesigned for 2019, although if searching for a used automobile for sale in the older style, it is still available for purchase as the Classic. The new truck has many technological advances and comes with a standard mild-hybrid powertrain system called eTorque. It is available in both extended cab and crew cab as well as six trim level ranging from basic to luxurious. The Ram 1500 can tow a maximum of 12,750 pounds and haul 2,300 pounds of payload.

The second most popular pickup truck is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500.  It was also redesigned for 2019, and the light-duty full-size pickup truck offers a lot of variety.  There are eight different trim levels available as well as six powertrains, including a turbocharged 4-cylinder gas, turbocharged 6-cylinder diesel, and off-road ready Trail Boss versions.  The maximum towing capacity is 12,200 pounds, and the max hauling capacity is 2,250 pounds of payload.

Finally, the most popular truck in America for more than four decades continues to be the Ford F-150.  It is a light-duty full-size truck that is available in three cab styles and seven trim levels, including the popular Raptor.  The available engines include both turbocharged gas and diesel powered 6-cylinder engines as well as the more traditional V8.  When the Ford F-150 is fully equipped, it can tow up to 13,200 pounds and haul 3,270 pounds of payload.

In conclusion, America is known for high quality pickup trucks.  If in search of an automobile for sale and you have a pickup truck in mind, Equipment Anywhere offers many options in terms of used trucks for sale to fit your budget.  Through the network of dealers that advertise their automobiles through our ever-evolving digital marketplace, we are able to offer buyers a choice of some of the most popular trucks on the market today such as the Ford F-Series Super Duty pickup truck.  If looking for a new or used automobile for sale for either work or personal use, come to Equipment Anywhere to view our listings and see what we have to offer.

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