Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-350 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2009 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-350
- Length224.7 in – 258.7 in
- Height75.6 in – 77.0 in
- Wheelbase133.0 in – 167.0 in
- Ground clearance9.1 in – 11.3 in
- Curb weight4,888 lb – 6,672 lb
- Width79.9 in – 95.9 in
- Ford F-350 width79.9 in – 95.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.0 in shorter (241.7 in vs 244.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-350 is 0.2 in narrower (87.9 in vs 87.7 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.2 in taller (76.3 in vs 78.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (150.0 in vs 154.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 734 lb heavier (5,780 lb vs 6,514 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 734 lb heavier (5,780 lb vs 6,514 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 4.5 in longer wheelbase (150.0 in vs 154.5 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.2 in taller (76.3 in vs 78.5 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 3.0 in shorter (241.7 in vs 244.7 in)
- Width: Ford F-350 is 0.2 in narrower (87.9 in vs 87.7 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 3.0 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Ford F-350
- Narrower for tight parkingFord F-350 — Ford F-350 is narrower by 0.2 in
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.7 in | 244.7 in | 3.0 in |
| Width | 87.9 in | 87.7 in | 0.2 in |
| Height | 76.3 in | 78.5 in | 2.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.0 in | 154.5 in | 4.5 in |
| Ground clearance | 10.2 in | — | — |
| Curb weight | 5,780 lb | 6,514 lb | 734 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.7 in – 258.7 in).
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