Just Weighed My Truck

Shatterz · April 25, 2010

A new scrap yard just setup shop in my area, so I brought my 2500HD to the scales to see how much it weighed. The with a full tank of gas and about 150 lbs. of stuff (rubber bed mat and some tools underneath the ext cab seat) came out to be 5580lbs. I was expecting something around 6000-6200???. I asked the guy there about the scale and he showed me the documentation that it had just been certified. Doesn't this seem way off?

MS3DALE · April 25, 2010

Your right,a 2500HD should be around 6k,If you post me your VIN I can run it and tell you the shipping weight from the factory.

Were also having this conversation over in the light-duty section as well.....http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry1004933

Dooner · April 25, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

MS3DALE · April 25, 2010

A new scrap yard just setup shop in my area, so I brought my 2500HD to the scales to see how much it weighed. The with a full tank of gas and about 150 lbs. of stuff (rubber bed mat and some tools underneath the ext cab seat) came out to be 5580lbs. I was expecting something around 6000-6200???. I asked the guy there about the scale and he showed me the documentation that it had just been certified. Doesn't this seem way off?

Your right,a 2500HD should be around 6k,If you post me your VIN I can run it and tell you the shipping weight from the factory.
Were also having this conversation over in the light-duty section as well.....http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/index.php?...p;#entry1004933

Got your VIN.....5905lbs.

MS3DALE · April 25, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

I assume its a DMAX? Sounds right for one of those,they seem to be around the 6400-6600 lb. range.

2016 Sierra Owner · April 25, 2010

Looks like the scrap yard is pulling the wool over someones eyes. LOL

pm26 · April 25, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

I assume its a DMAX? Sounds right for one of those,they seem to be around the 6400-6600 lb. range.

For some reason, equivalent Ford and Dodge diesel trucks are heavier than Chevy and GMC ones. About 7000 - 7500 lbs for those. Maybe they use thicker rear bumpers?

markw8 · April 25, 2010

My 08 D-max CC dually 2wd with 2 people (325#) near full of fuel 7700lbs.

Mark.

briddle3 · April 25, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

I assume its a DMAX? Sounds right for one of those,they seem to be around the 6400-6600 lb. range.

For some reason, equivalent Ford and Dodge diesel trucks are heavier than Chevy and GMC ones. About 7000 - 7500 lbs for those. Maybe they use thicker rear bumpers?

Much heavier tow hooks on the front as well

ajcain79 · April 25, 2010

My half-ton crew cab weighed in at 5400#

macguy · April 25, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

I assume its a DMAX? Sounds right for one of those,they seem to be around the 6400-6600 lb. range.

For some reason, equivalent Ford and Dodge diesel trucks are heavier than Chevy and GMC ones. About 7000 - 7500 lbs for those. Maybe they use thicker rear bumpers?

Ford & Dodge have solid front axle, cast iron engine block & heads making a much heavier and stronger front end.

dewfpo · April 25, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

I assume its a DMAX? Sounds right for one of those,they seem to be around the 6400-6600 lb. range.

For some reason, equivalent Ford and Dodge diesel trucks are heavier than Chevy and GMC ones. About 7000 - 7500 lbs for those. Maybe they use thicker rear bumpers?

Ford & Dodge have solid front axle, cast iron engine block & heads making a much heavier and stronger front end.

Not to mention fatter asses in the driver's seats.

DEWFPO

Dooner · April 26, 2010

I went to pick up some decorative rock at a local rock dealer (lol), and they weigh your vehicle before & after...my '04 CC HD weighed in at a whopping 6540lbs w/a near full tank of fuel, 285's on H2 wheels, and some other aftermarket goodies.

I assume its a DMAX? Sounds right for one of those,they seem to be around the 6400-6600 lb. range.

Actually it's a 6.0L...I was kinda shocked also. I don't suppose their scales are calibrated regularly anyways.

ATMINF · April 26, 2010

I would say that the weight might not be too far off. I remember getting my truck weighed back at FT Campbell and I was pretty surprised that it was several hundred pounds below 6000lbs. I remember my 2001 3/4ton Suburban weight was right at 6000-6100 pds so my truck being several hundred pds lighter surprized me. My truck is a pretty plain jain 3/4ton, 6.0L gasser, ext-cab 2wd. It has roll up windows, rubber floor.

pm26 · April 27, 2010

I would say that the weight might not be too far off. I remember getting my truck weighed back at FT Campbell and I was pretty surprised that it was several hundred pounds below 6000lbs. I remember my 2001 3/4ton Suburban weight was right at 6000-6100 pds so my truck being several hundred pds lighter surprized me. My truck is a pretty plain jain 3/4ton, 6.0L gasser, ext-cab 2wd. It has roll up windows, rubber floor.

Additional options, such as power windows, locks cruise, extra insulation, power seats, etc could account for another 200 lbs or so. I just removed the driver's seat from my old Mercedes 300SD and the power seat weighs a ton! It has a huge gearbox base with 3 electric motors attached, and there is the fourth motor and gearbox in the seatback.