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OUMike Senior Enthusiast

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Today I was drivin' along HWY I-45 and noticed a Ford F-450 next to me. I guess that'd be ton and half right?? Does GM make a truck like this??

gave20 Senior Enthusiast

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yes but they are medium duty trucks and do not resemble the 25 and 3500's that much, not like Ford. The medium duty's look more like semi's than passenger vehicles.

 

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gave20 Senior Enthusiast

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yes they are all comercial even the diesel have lower power ratings then the 25 and 3500. Of course if you would like Mervz could ask if GM will make 45 and 5500's like ford as passenger models.

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But i think they sell them just like the Ford 550," SFA, and a pickup box" just like what Ford has there's cause around here at my local chevy dealership they have a display of one a GMC 4500 with SFA and added bed.

DonClark149 New Member

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I have seen the 4500/5500 (which differ from the 65/7500) dressed as commercial trucks or as pickups with varied options (Air ride, crew cab, exhaust brake, etc...) They are available with the Duramax 300hp engine & Allison (don't know about manual) As for a real world comparison btwn Ford F-450 & 4500, I think the Chevy is very much heavyer duty (looks like the Kodiak axle/frame/running gear), however I have heard of durability problems with the power steering belts. They are very quick for a truck that size, thought.

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The C4500/5500 are models that replaced the C3500HD from days past. It is a Class 4/5 truck like the 3500, but rather than basing it off of the 800/810, it is based off the GMT 560 medium duty platform, which, ironically, uses cabs from the G/H (600/610) platform.

 

Here's where the confusing part comes. The GMT 560 platform is almost two platforms in one. The class 4 and class 5 trucks are off the "Family 2", and the class 6, class 7, and class 8 trucks are off the "Family 3" line. Chris97K1500, the Kodiak you saw the other day was probabally a Family 3 of some sort. Those have heavier frames, larger hoods, and different engines. The only engines available in the C4500/C5500 are the 8100 and Duramax 6.6. There are, however, two GVWRs for the C5500; one is a true Class 5, the other is halfway between a Class 5 and a Class 6. This GVWR is intended for rollback towing applications.

 

I started a topic a long time ago on these trucks, and in fact, am posting new information in there right now about the new 4x4 models.

 

They are mainly intended for commercial use, but as far as I'm aware, so are the F450 and F550. I don't belive those came in any other form aside from a cab/chassis model. However, Monroe Truck does make an excellent composite bed for the C4500/C5500 that looks almost like an OEM box. I forget their website, but search for Monroe Truck Equipment, and you'll find it. One was on the cover of Motor Trend's Truck Trends about half a year ago or so.

 

-MQ

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Delaine and Lindy New Member

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Yes we own a 2006 Chevy Kodiak 4500, Crew cab with Chariot Vans Inc. upfited with the hauler bed. We tow a 40ft 5th wheel. Have owned Chevy Z71 extended and a GMC 2500Hd Crew Cab loaded and a GMC 3500 Crew Cab loaded. Just got my wife's birthday present a new 2006 Chevy Silverado S/B to drive around when we aren't Rving. All have had the Duramax/Allison combo except the Chevy 1500. This forum doesn't have to much talk about the MDT trucks. Go to Diesel Place. com to check out the MDT's... GBY..

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