2500 or 3500 what's the major difference?
I am looking at new trucks. It seems most new trucks on the lots are 2500. If you want to tow or have a HD truck wouldn't you want a 3500. Most of the trucks are equipped with a diesel and a 2500 cha...
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The minimum difference is springs. It could be a lot more depending on brand and vintage.
Most people shop by tow ratings which cab be pretty high for 3/4 ton diesels. RVers tend to have more numbers to shop by like payload.
There is nothing wrong with diesels in the winter. They won't heat up as quickly as gas, but otherwise the same problems as gassers. A friend of mine has a 2012 GM dually. Parks it in his garage in Nov and pulls it out in March/April. He did the same with a 2003 diesel pickup. Get the engine you want. Note payload for the diesel equipped truck is quite a bit lower than the same truck gasser.
Most people shop by tow ratings which cab be pretty high for 3/4 ton diesels. RVers tend to have more numbers to shop by like payload.
There is nothing wrong with diesels in the winter. They won't heat up as quickly as gas, but otherwise the same problems as gassers. A friend of mine has a 2012 GM dually. Parks it in his garage in Nov and pulls it out in March/April. He did the same with a 2003 diesel pickup. Get the engine you want. Note payload for the diesel equipped truck is quite a bit lower than the same truck gasser.
