A Guide to Heavy-Duty Truck Classifications

There are many types and weight classes of trucks, from light to heavy duty. Once you need serious towing or hauling capacity, the best heavy-duty truck you need for the job might get confusing. While the toughest jobs call for the 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Chassis, there are several other size classes ideal for your business or weekend interests.

Light and Medium Chevy Trucks

Many jobs demand only limited towing or hauling capabilities. Weight classes 1 to 3 are covered by three capable Chevy trucks. First is the Chevrolet Silverado 1500, a light truck that can tow up to 13,300 lbs. Next is the Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, still classed as a light truck. The first medium-duty choice is the Chevrolet Silverado 3500.

Medium to Heavy Chevy Trucks

While the light and medium-duty trucks will be sufficient for many applications, those needing higher GVWRs aren’t left out in the cold. All three have a Duramax® 6.6-liter Turbo-Diesel V8 engine and a robust Allison® automatic transmission.

• Chevrolet Silverado 4500 Chassis Cab — GVWR of up to 16,500 lbs., payload capacity of up to 8,993 lbs.
• Chevrolet Silverado 5500 Chassis Cab — GVWR of up to 19,500 lbs., payload capacity of up to 11,933 lbs.
• Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Chassis Cab — GVWR of up to 32,500 lbs., payload capacity of up to 15,940 lbs.

Test-Drive a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Chassis in San Diego, CA

Besides their enormous power and capabilities, these Chevy trucks are supremely versatile. To see just how much a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 6500 Chassis can handle, visit Kearny Mesa Chevrolet in San Diego, CA, and test drive one today. While here, our expert sales staff can show you different trucks’ capabilities, Chevy financing, and more.