Truck Tonnage?
Why is a half ton truck called a half ton, or a ¾ ton truck called a ¾ ton? What does the tonnage refer to; is it how much the truck can carry or tow? I first learned to drive in the army at the ag...
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I seem to remember, not all that long ago, that Chevy offered both a Suburban 1500 and a Suburban 2500. I'd guess that they would align with the pickups of the same number, but probably with somewhat lower tow ratings (because of the heavier station-wagon type body, vs a pickup bed). There was even a Suburban 2500 Diesel.
On the Chevy website for 2014, all they show is Suburban (no numbers) and just the 5.3L engine. Payload of 1520 (2WD) or 1580 (4WD); max trailer of 8100 for 2WD, 8000 for 4WD.
On the Chevy website for 2014, all they show is Suburban (no numbers) and just the 5.3L engine. Payload of 1520 (2WD) or 1580 (4WD); max trailer of 8100 for 2WD, 8000 for 4WD.
