2017 2500HD versus 3500HD SRW

IdaD wrote:

4x4ord wrote:
I don't understand why the 3/4 ton diesel market exists. I think the 1500 should be for people who want a nice riding truck to use for getting groceries, picking up a new fridge and light trailer pulling (10,000 lbs or less). The current 3/4 ton should be discontinued and the one ton SRW should be badged 2500. The step up to a 3500 should include duals. To me it makes no sense whatsoever to design a truck capable of pulling a house and then reducing its payload to that of a 1/2 ton by not putting any springs in the back.

The payload reduction has nothing to do with the rear springs. The payload reduction is entirely a function of the class max 10k lb GVWR. The rear axle rating on most 3/4 tons, which accounts for the difference in springs, is typically within 500 lbs of the equivalent 1 ton. There are valid reasons for having a heavy duty model with a max 10k GVWR, because above that commercial vehicles get into a lot of DOT hoops, registration can be higher and other expenses and restrictions can come into play.