The Best Trucks For The Job

Trucks can get more things done than any other vehicle. From massive super-crew cabs to nimble two-door pick-ups, there seems to be a truck to fit every personality and capability. And whether it's handling some heavy-duty projector escaping to a faraway paradise, nothing gets the job done like a truck. So what is the best truck for a given task? Well, we've put together some categories to help you find the best truck whether you are looking to manage your next big project, head off the grid, or simply show off your monster ride.

Camping

For those who want to get away from the big city, look no further than the off-road capability of the Chevy Colorado ZR2. This truck is built for the mud, dirt, and gravel of forest trails. With an off-road chassis and Multimatic™ DSSV shocks, the Colorado ZR2 will have no problem heading to any camping site during any time of the season. Other features of the Colorado ZR2 include ever capable 31-inch Goodyear® tires, front and rear wheel flares, Autotrac® transfer case, and tubular rocker protection. The Colorado ZR2 is powered by a standard 3.6 liter V6 DI DOHC VVT engine that generates up to 308 horsepower and 275 foot-pounds of torque at 4000 rpm. While the outside is rugged and tough, the interior of the truck is rather civilized with Apple Carplay and Android Auto capability. Of course, the bed of the truck has more than enough room to handle all of your camping gear and then some.See what's next in our top 5 in the following slide...

Road Running

When you want to hit the road and blow the doors off other trucks, then you can't go wrong with the Ram 1500 Express. Manufactured by Dodge, the Ram 1500 offers you a standard 305 horsepower 3.6-Liter V6 24-Valve VVT Engine. However, speed freaks will love the 5.7-Liter V8 HEMI® MDS VVT Engine that generates up to 395 horsepower and a zero to sixty miles an hour acceleration time of 5.3 seconds. The exterior of the vehicle will let others on the road know you mean business with a body-color grille and matching front fascia and body-color rear bumper. The interior is also comfortable enough to handle long trips while rugged enough to handle any job. When it comes to road running on the left lane, the Ram 1500 Express is simply the muscle truck of the group.Learn more about trucks in the next slides...

On The Farm

The farm can be a place that demands the most from a truck. Whether it be transporting livestock or towing equipment, the proper farm truck has to be a little tougher than the rest. That's why we're going with the Chevrolet Silverado. Ranked by J.D. Power as the 'Most Dependable Heavy-Duty Full-Size Pickup,' the Silverado is simply the farmhand that will never let you down. It's said on the farm you'll want a little more truck than you'll actually need. So we opt for the Silverado 3500HD, the big boy of the bunch. This monster can handle a maximum available payload of over seven thousand pounds and can tow over 23,300 pounds. Power comes from a Vortex V-8 that produces up to 360 horsepower and 360 foot-pounds of torque. However, we would go for the optional Duramax 6.6-liter Turbodiesel V-8 with 445 horsepower and an astounding 910 foot-pounds of torque. Rely on this farm beast to handle everything on the farm from plant to harvest.Curious about what comes next? Let's find out!

Construction Zone

When you roll up to any construction zone in a Ford F-150, everyone will know you are the real deal. The F-150 is simply an icon in the truck world. Available as a two-door and as a crew cab, this versatile truck is available with many options that can help you handle any job on the worksite. The F-150 is powered by a standard 3.5-liter V-6 engine that produces 282 horsepower and 253 pound-feet of torque. For those looking for a little more power, there is an available twin-turbo 2.7-liter V-6 engine which makes 325 horsepower and 375 pound-feet of torque. Finally, the top of the line 5.0-liter V-8 engine offers 385 horsepower and 387 pound-feet of torque. All of these engines are matched with a six-speed automatic. The interior of the F-150 is a virtual worksite office with enough storage spaces and convince features to handle anything that needs to get done.Want to show off with friends and family? Our next choice will blow your mind!

Showing Off

If you're looking for a truck to turn heads on the road or in the parking lot, then look at the F-150's bad-boy brother, the Ford F-150 Raptor. This off-road beast comes with a 450-horsepower twin-turbo 3.5-liter V-6 that can incredibly race from zero to sixty miles an hour in only five seconds. The Raptor distinguishes itself from the group with wider body panels and beefy tires than the standard F-150. Off-road, the Raptor is truly at home with a chassis that treats large rocks like pebbles. Yes, the Raptor is perfect for showing off. However, this truck can back up its looks. This is the truck boys dream about owning when they become men. It is, to put it simply, the superhero of trucks.