1500 HD or a 2500HD

[ptmeyer84]

I was comparing specs on the 1500HD and the 2500HD Crew Cab models on Chevy.com and I am having a hard time discovering what the big difference is. THe specs for GVWR, 5'er towing, payload, ect. are the same or very close. What is the big difference, or is there a difference??

[700cc]

I was comparing specs on the 1500HD and the 2500HD Crew Cab models on Chevy.com and I am having a hard time discovering what the big difference is.  THe specs for GVWR, 5'er towing, payload, ect. are the same or very close.  What is the big difference, or is there a difference??

 

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You must be comparing the gas burner 2500 HD. The Duramax would have significantly higher towing, payload, etc.....

[bdeboer]

I was comparing specs on the 1500HD and the 2500HD Crew Cab models on Chevy.com and I am having a hard time discovering what the big difference is.  THe specs for GVWR, 5'er towing, payload, ect. are the same or very close.  What is the big difference, or is there a difference??

 

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The frame is physically larger on a HD, and 4.10 gears are standard.

[dewfpo]

I was comparing specs on the 1500HD and the 2500HD Crew Cab models on Chevy.com and I am having a hard time discovering what the big difference is.   THe specs for GVWR, 5'er towing, payload, ect. are the same or very close.  What is the big difference, or is there a difference??

 

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The frame is physically larger on a HD, and 4.10 gears are standard.

 

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4.10's are standard on the 6.0 2500HD, with 3.73's standard on the 8.1L with 4.10's as an option.

 

The 1500HD is a little lighter and may offer slightly better mpg with the 6.0L gasser.

 

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[ptmeyer84]

You mean that the frame on a 2500HD is larger than the 1500HD?

[bdeboer]

You mean that the frame on a 2500HD is larger than the 1500HD?

 

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Yes

[willieboy]

IIRC, the 1500HD was more or less the standard duty 2500(no longer available). Stronger frame than the typical 1500, but not near as strong as the 2500HD/3500 frame.

[hardpan]

But the powertrain is the same is it not ?

[sxmax]

Yes the power train is the same when comparing the 6ltr 2500HD to the 1500HD. Same 6.0ltrt motor and same 4l80e tranny... the 1500HD come std with 3.73 rear end.

[mmmikkke]

So if you're going to put 285's on it, get the 2500HD and you'll come out about right on the axle ratio.