Joezeppy
Well-known member
I'm not seriously shopping for a new truck but have been kicking tires. My 2010 GMC 2500 gasser has a CCC of 2,949 lbs. and while it does not like hills, it handles the pin weight of my 10,000-ish lb. 5th wheel pretty well. Some day I'd like to move up to a 3500 diesel. I've checked out two trucks this week similar to mine (2500, 4WD, extended or crew cab, 8' box) but with the Duramax. I know diesel engines weigh more so corresponding CCC figures are lower but wow! Just over 2,300 lbs. on a 2017 and just over 2,000 lbs. on a 2019. Tow ratings blow mine out of the water but it made me think that so many 250/2500 drivers out there must be overloaded but I'm sure have the "it's a diesel - it can tow anything" attitude. I will definitely go 1-ton next time!