2017 dually vs mid 2000 dually comparisons?
I'm curious to hear from folks who have upgraded to a current model dually. I'm hoping to avoid a brand war thread just honest opinions of where/how the new models are improved...specifically for towi...
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Durb wrote:
My 1 ton dually is mid 2,000s and has about the capacity of a newer 3/4 ton. I don't think I could even make the numbers work with your trailer in tow. The latest generation of duallies are towing monsters compared to previous years.
Yep, that is pretty much it accept for the DRW 3500's of the mid 2000's had roughly the same specs as the SRW 3500's today and the SRW 3500's of the mid 2000's had roughly the same specs of the 2500's today.
2005 3500 DRW compared to a 2015 3500 SRW
2005 3500 CTD DRW quad cab 4x4 4.10
GVWR: 12,200 lbs
Payload: 4,810 lbs
Towing: 15,800 lbs
2015 3500 CTD SRW crew cab 4x4 3.42
GVWR: 12,300 lbs
Payload: 4,480 lbs
Towing: 17,010 lbs
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2005 3500 SRW compared to a 2015 2500
2005 3500 CTD SRW quad cab 4x4 4.10
GVWR: 9,900 lbs
Payload: 2,890 lbs
Towing: 15,850 lbs
2015 2500 CTD crew cab 4x4 3.42
GVWR: 10,000 lbs
Payload: 2,390 lbs
Towing: 17,020 lbs
