1/2 or 3/4 Ton? - Trying to decide.

Must be why I've owned an S10, 2500, 3500 sw @ dw, class 6, ALL at the same time. Each truck/hammer/tool had a task for what I needed done. Which was better and worst. I can Gove you a list of what ea is better or worst at! My least favorite rigs, 88@89 gm 3500s, could not move rated few up a blinking measly 10% grade! Meanwhile my 96 6.5td, could get 20k lb, 7500 more than. Rating, up a 30% grade. IHC pulls 30k , up a 30% grade. My almighty max dually......24% @ 20,000 lbs. 3500 under its rating. Depending dinghy upon what you are doing, a given rig, may or may not work. I want my rigs doing 30+% at rated, or what weight I will be towing etc at. Some did, some don't!
As far as 6% freeway grades, the one with the most HP was fastest, IE max.
Any way, I'm personally look uhh ng for a 4.3 powered GM 2014+ double cab. Should tow my 6000 lb equipment trailer as well or better than my C2500 reg cab.

Marty