With the available 5.2L Supercharged V8 engine, the 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor is capable of towing up to 8,700 pounds at maximum capacity. However, the 6.2L Ecotec3 V8 engine available in the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 can tow a maximum of 9,000 pounds when properly equipped. This means you can tow up to 300 pounds more with the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4, making it the better option in this category.

Both the 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor and 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 are built as offroading trucks, and that shows in their offroading features. The 2026 Ford F-150 Raptor, for example, comes with FOX Racing Dual-Valve shocks, along with up to eight available drive modes including Normal, Sport, Tow/Haul, Slippery, Deep Snow/Sand, Mud/Rut, Rock Crawl, and Baja mode, the last of which is exclusive to the Raptor trim level. The 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 takes offroading to a whole new level though, with its 2-inch suspension lift, front and rear electronic locking differentials, two-speed Autotrac transfer case and underbody skid plates, as well as Hill Descent Control, an antilock braking feature that makes descending that much easier to do.

If you want the best offroading truck with the most features and the ability to tow all your gear, then you want the 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4. With its 9,000-pound towing capacity and plenty of offroading features to make your own path, it checks off all the boxes for those who enjoy the outdoors.