GM Truck Comparison

Pistol Pete · 03-27-2013, 05:50 PM

What is the difference between a GM Truck 2500 & 2500HD ???

Do they both have the same size brakes ??

I will be towing approx. 10,000 lbs.

Thx

FED 387 · 03-27-2013, 07:42 PM

Not exactly sure but I believe that the HD is the new designation of the 2500/3500 series truck--several years back GM had 2 different versions of both the 2500 and the 2500HD--not sure when the changeover occured but now its 1500/2500HD/3500HD--as far as the old version they HD is definately a different vehicle than the "standard" truck---able to haul and tow a bigger payload than the standard vehicle --more stout suspension/brakes/cooling and different power trains available in a HD vs, a regular truck

offroadr · 03-28-2013, 09:25 AM

The 2500 and the 1500HD are the same trucks just different badges in different years. They are rated as 3/4 ton trucks. They have the 14bolt semi floater vs full floater on the 2500HD. The 2500HD sits a bit higher due to the different frame which allows clearance for the Allison transmission on the Dmax. They share the same rated springs and torsions.

Few smaller items but thats the major difference.

Run to Rund · 03-28-2013, 11:26 AM

For towing, I strongly consider any HD option--the floater rear is probably worthwhile, for example.

Mike Pearson · 03-28-2013, 05:02 PM

Towing 10 k will have a 3/4 ton truck maxed out. To safely tow that much weight you should look at a dually. Money well spent. Duramax diesel will serve you well.

Bob Bender · 03-28-2013, 09:02 PM

Pete I have a 2500 HD-2008 and it tows the Big wagon great
I have about 11000 lbs with car and trailer.

Pistol Pete · 03-29-2013, 04:53 AM

Thank you everyone for your input.

03-27-2013, 05:50 PM	#1
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,582 Likes: 2,833 Liked 688 Times in 182 Posts	GM Truck Comparison What is the difference between a GM Truck 2500 & 2500HD ??? Do they both have the same size brakes ?? I will be towing approx. 10,000 lbs. Thx __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko

03-27-2013, 07:42 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,349 Likes: 328 Liked 280 Times in 150 Posts	Re: GM Truck Comparison Not exactly sure but I believe that the HD is the new designation of the 2500/3500 series truck--several years back GM had 2 different versions of both the 2500 and the 2500HD--not sure when the changeover occured but now its 1500/2500HD/3500HD--as far as the old version they HD is definately a different vehicle than the "standard" truck---able to haul and tow a bigger payload than the standard vehicle --more stout suspension/brakes/cooling and different power trains available in a HD vs, a regular truck

03-28-2013, 09:25 AM	#3
offroadr Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Central IL Posts: 80 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: GM Truck Comparison The 2500 and the 1500HD are the same trucks just different badges in different years. They are rated as 3/4 ton trucks. They have the 14bolt semi floater vs full floater on the 2500HD. The 2500HD sits a bit higher due to the different frame which allows clearance for the Allison transmission on the Dmax. They share the same rated springs and torsions. Few smaller items but thats the major difference.

03-28-2013, 11:26 AM	#4
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 574 Likes: 6 Liked 44 Times in 22 Posts	Re: GM Truck Comparison For towing, I strongly consider any HD option--the floater rear is probably worthwhile, for example.

03-28-2013, 05:02 PM	#5
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,321 Likes: 546 Liked 1,629 Times in 502 Posts	Re: GM Truck Comparison Towing 10 k will have a 3/4 ton truck maxed out. To safely tow that much weight you should look at a dually. Money well spent. Duramax diesel will serve you well. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

03-28-2013, 09:02 PM	#6
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,712 Likes: 1,404 Liked 372 Times in 80 Posts	Re: GM Truck Comparison Pete I have a 2500 HD-2008 and it tows the Big wagon great I have about 11000 lbs with car and trailer. __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

03-29-2013, 04:53 AM	#7
Pistol Pete VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Punta Gorda Isles, Fl. Posts: 1,582 Likes: 2,833 Liked 688 Times in 182 Posts	Re: GM Truck Comparison Thank you everyone for your input. __________________ "Pistol" Pete Dutko