Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD vs Ford F-350 Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2017 vs 2022 catalog dimensions. Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · Ford F-350
- Length224.4 in – 258.4 in
- Height76.8 in – 78.3 in
- Wheelbase133.6 in – 167.7 in
- Ground clearance8.0 in – 8.8 in
- Curb weight5,958 lb – 7,229 lb
- Width80.1 in – 96.0 in
- Ford F-350 width80.0 in – 96.0 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.6 in shorter (241.4 in vs 249.0 in)
- Width: essentially the same
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 79.5 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 159.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.1 in)
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 412 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 7,005 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Curb weight: Ford F-350 is 412 lb heavier (6,594 lb vs 7,005 lb)
- Wheelbase: Ford F-350 has a 8.4 in longer wheelbase (150.6 in vs 159.0 in)
- Ground clearance: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.3 in more ground clearance (8.4 in vs 8.1 in)
- Length: Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is 7.6 in shorter (241.4 in vs 249.0 in)
- Height: Ford F-350 is 2.0 in taller (77.5 in vs 79.5 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD is shorter by 7.6 in Check garage fit for Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD · garage fit for Ford F-350
- More ground clearanceChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD has 0.3 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintChevrolet Silverado 3500HD — Based on length × width (Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD | Ford F-350 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 241.4 in | 249.0 in | 7.6 in |
| Width | 88.0 in | 88.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Height | 77.5 in | 79.5 in | 2.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 150.6 in | 159.0 in | 8.4 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.4 in | 8.1 in | 0.3 in |
| Curb weight | 6,594 lb | 7,005 lb | 412 lb |
Values use trim midpoints when a model year lists a range (e.g. length 224.4 in – 258.4 in).
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