Award-winning truck gets segment-leading payload and towing ratings

2012 Silverado 3500HD2012 Ram 3500
Max. Fifth-Wheel Towing23,000 lbs.22,700 lbs.
Max. Conventional Towing18,000 lbs.12,050 lbs.
Max. Payload Capacity7,215 lbs.5,190 lbs.
Max. GCWR30,500 lbs.30,000 lbs.

How much can a Chevy 3500 dually tow?

Equipped with the optional diesel engine, the Silverado 3500 towing capacity reaches a remarkable 36,000 pounds. Just as impressive is the max Silverado 3500 payload, which tops out at 7,442 pounds with the regular cab and dual-rear-wheel axle.

How much is a 3500 Chevy dually?

About the Chevrolet Silverado 3500

TruckOriginal MSRP/PriceHorsepower
Silverado 3500HD 2WD Crew Cab 159′ LTZ$53500 / $50076401
Silverado 3500HD 2WD Crew Cab 159′ Work Truck$41700 / $39448401
Silverado 3500HD 2WD Crew Cab 172′ LT$45700 / $42775401
Silverado 3500HD 2WD Crew Cab 172′ LTZ$53700 / $50263401

How much can a 2012 Chevy Silverado haul?

When equipped with the available Max Trailering Package and the 6.2L V8, the Silverado 1500 can tow up to 10,700 pounds (4,853 kg).

What is an LML Duramax?

The 6.6L V8 Duramax LML is an engine that was produced by General Motors for full-size heavy-duty (HD) pickup trucks. Displacing 6.6 liters in a V8 configuration, the LML is part of the Duramax family of heavy-duty workhorse engines. The Duramax 6.6L turbo diesel engine is strong, powerful and efficient.

Is a dually better for towing?

Compared to standard pickup trucks, dually trucks have clear performance advantages such as increased maximum towing and payload capacities, enhanced traction in dirt or mud, and greater stability and sway control when trailering, especially in windy conditions or while driving on curvy roads.

What Chevy truck gets 33 MPG?

2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
DETROIT — The 2020 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 with the available, all-new 3.0L Duramax turbo-diesel engine delivers an EPA-estimated 33 mpg highway and 23 city in rear-wheel-drive models.

What kind of truck is the 2012 Chevy Silverado 3500HD?

Description: Used 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD Work Truck with Towing Hitch, AWD/4WD, Standard Cab, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Aux Audio Inputs.

What kind of transmission does a 2012 Chevy Silverado have?

The 2012 Chevrolet Silverado HD truck is offered in work truck, LT and LTZ trim levels with prices starting at a Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of just under $30,000; the available Duramax turbodiesel V8/Allison transmission combination adds another $7,100 to the bottom line.

How much can a 2012 Chevy Silverado tow?

Thanks to its torque-heavy 6.6-liter Duramax diesel V8, we found that towing a 10,000-pound trailer behind the 2012 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD truck posed absolutely no challenge whatsoever.

What is the 2012 Chevy Silverado turbodiesel engine size?

The 2012 Silverado’s 6.6-liter Duramax turbodiesel offers significantly more power and torque, “smart” exhaust braking, the Allison 1000 6-speed automatic transmission, and full B20 biodiesel capability.