2017 2500 or 3500?

[2018GMC]

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[jhplak325]

Thanks for the info

 

seems it would be a 3500 (?) but I don't know ...

what makes it different ?

It depends on what is under the hood on both the 2500 & 3500's.

 

2500's with the 6.0 I believe is 9500 lbs.

2500's with the Duramax is 10,000 lbs.

 

3500's SRW with the 6.0 have a 10,000 and a 10,700 lb options (not certain what the difference is)

3500's SRW with the Duramax is 11,400 lbs.

[newdude]

2500's have an option for 10,000 lbs. Mine is 10K.

 

Mark

 

 

Correct. 10,000 GVWR 2500HD is only available with the Duramax and a Double or Crew Cab truck.

 

It depends on what is under the hood on both the 2500 & 3500's.

 

2500's with the 6.0 I believe is 9500 lbs.

2500's with the Duramax is 10,000 lbs.

 

3500's SRW with the 6.0 have a 10,000 and a 10,700 lb options (not certain what the difference is)

3500's SRW with the Duramax is 11,400 lbs.

 

2500HD 6.0 is 9500 GVWR correct.

 

2500HD with a Duramax is 9900 GVWR unless you option for the 10,000 GVWR, which is only available with the Duramax and a Double or Crew Cab truck.

 

3500HD now...

 

The 10,000 GVWR option can only be had on CK35743 (Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD and 4WD SRW), C35943 (Crew Cab Long Box 2WD SRW), C/K35953 (Double Cab Long Box 2WD and 4WD SRW) and C/K35903 (Regular Cab Long Box 2WD and 4WD SRW) and 6.0 engine only.

 

Otherwise...

 

C35903 2WD Regular Cab Long Box 6.0 SRW is 10,400 GVWR.

 

C35743 2WD Crew Cab Standard Box 6.0 SRW is 10,500 GVWR.

 

C35943 (Crew Cab Long Box 2WD SRW), CC35953 (Double Cab Long Box 2WD SRW) and K35903 (Regular Cab Long Box 2WD and 4WD SRW) are 10,700 GVWR with 6.0.

 

K35743 Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD SRW 6.0 is 10,800 GVWR.

 

K35943 Crew Cab Long Box 4WD SRW and C35953 Double Cab Long Box 2WD SRW with 6.6 Duramax are 11,000 GVWR.

 

CC35743 Crew Cab Standard Box 2WD SRW and CC35903 Regular Cab Long Box 2WD SRW with 6.6 Duramax are 11,100 GVWR.

 

C35953 Double Cab Long Box 2WD SRW with 6.6 Duramax is 11,200 GVWR.

 

CC35943 Crew Cab Long Box 2WD SRW and CK35903 Regular Cab Long Box 4WD SRW with 6.6 Duramax are 11,400 GVWR.

 

CK35743 Crew Cab Standard Box 4WD SRW with 6.6 Duramax is 11,500 GVWR.

 

CK35943 Crew Cab Long Box 4WD SRW and CK35953 Double Cab Long Box 4WD SRW with 6.6 Duramax is 11,600 GVWR.

[vertigo]

I went from a dually ( 2011 F350 ) to a 2016 Denali 3500 SRW and couldn't be happier.

If you plan on getting a 5th wheel, I suggest you go with the 3500 over the 2500. As the 2500 Denali has a lower payload rating ( #2200 the most I have found) and will be maxed out with just the pin weight or an average 5th wheel. That's before you start adding people and goodies for a comfortable trip.

 

As has been said, the price is a wash between the 2500 & 3500 diesels. They both ride the same, have the same exterior dimensions and get the same economy, there is no reason to go with the 2500 IMHO.

 

1 other thing to consider is the hitch platform. I went with GMC's 5th wheel pre-rig as I use a Goose Box set up to eliminate having to load and unload a heavy 5th wheel hitch every time, I need to haul something in the bed.

 

The fun is just beginning, enjoy the search.

[Colossus]

Hey Verti- we'd like to see some photos of your rig and trailer

[Chris8033]

Thanks for all the responses guys. I can't wait!

[vertigo]

Hey Verti- we'd like to see some photos of your rig and trailer

 

I don't have any pictures of my current ( 2016 Denali 3500 ) rig as I hadn't thought to take any. But will soon as we have a spot scheduled next month for " Cruisin The Coast "

Here are a couple of the rig I just replaced.

 

The first 2 were taken on a trip with my sister and BIL. They have/had the black F350

Second 2 were at a local state park.

Last is the new ride.

[Colossus]

That's a nice trailer!

And despite it being a Ford, a nice looking dually. You know good looking trucks.

[vertigo]

That's a nice trailer!

 

And despite it being a Ford, a nice looking dually. You know good looking trucks.

Thanks. While the Ford did the job asked of it, quite well, I felt that something with a few less miles and problems was in order and decided to make the jump back to the dark side. I couldn't be happier.

[Cowpie]

What would be interesting would be a single tire option for a dually that would give same gross loading. Like the wide based 445/50R22.5 single tires I run on my semi drive axles that gives the same gross hauling capability as duals. Something like that for dually pickup use would be nice. Really surprised that the OEM's and tire folks haven't offered a similar setup for dually pickups.

[vertigo]

What would be interesting would be a single tire option for a dually that would give same gross loading. Like the wide based 445/50R22.5 single tires I run on my semi drive axles that gives the same gross hauling capability as duals. Something like that for dually pickup use would be nice. Really surprised that the OEM's and tire folks haven't offered a similar setup for dually pickups.

 

I My understanding is that it is illegal for tires to be wider than the vehicles fenders/flares.

I see people everyday with tires ( offroad ) that stick out past the fender wells and IMHO it looks like crap.

For a big rig it's different but for a highway driver I don't see the fees-ability.

[redwngr]

 

I My understanding is that it is illegal for tires to be wider than the vehicles fenders/flares.

I see people everyday with tires ( offroad ) that stick out past the fender wells and IMHO it looks like crap.

For a big rig it's different but for a highway driver I don't see the fees-ability.

I think Cowpie was suggesting large singles that would fit under the dually fender flares -- "a single tire option for a dually".

[vertigo]

I think Cowpie was suggesting large singles that would fit under the dually fender flares -- "a single tire option for a dually".

I misunderstood, thanks.

[Cowpie]

I think Cowpie was suggesting large singles that would fit under the dually fender flares -- "a single tire option for a dually".

Yep. That's what I meant.

[HeliMark]

I hate being the recipient of the crap thrown by the tires.

 

Mark