Chevy's New Medium Duty Trucks

The intended market is fleet.
They don't give or want any more then the minimum power needed for the job.

employees ya know?

colliehauler wrote:
Surprised at the detuned engine and the lower tow rating. I guess the intended market is hauling stuff not towing.

I agree, I would say you're correct.

I saw The Fast Lane Truck video about the new MDT Chevies and the GM Engineer from what I recall(I maybe not exact on this) said something about the new MDT Chevy that payload was their focus with this line of trucks, but also that these trucks while in use by construction, utility, etc...could be pulling trailers with equipment, etc. on them.

These kind of applications for trailer use, while they can still be heavy, aren't usually at the maximum of the larger RV/Stock trailers that 1 tons sometimes haul.

The payload on the MDT though is significantly greater than a 3/4-1 ton I would think. They're (MDT) set up for commercial boxes, flatbeds, dump bodies, etc.

Will they offer gas power?

Surprised at the detuned engine and the lower tow rating. I guess the intended market is hauling stuff not towing.

minnow wrote:

ksss wrote:
I had a 5500 4X4 CC for 10 years. This looks like an updated version of that design. Sits up higher, which is good in my opinion. Anxious to see some interior pics. Looking forward to getting another one.

TFL truck on YouTube has a new video review of the Chevy.

They sure do and here it is... I'm a bit surprised that Chevy made a 4500 version from this platform, but perhaps it needed a solid front axle?

Link

ksss wrote:
I had a 5500 4X4 CC for 10 years. This looks like an updated version of that design. Sits up higher, which is good in my opinion. Anxious to see some interior pics. Looking forward to getting another one.

TFL truck on YouTube has a new video review of the Chevy.

I had a 5500 4X4 CC for 10 years. This looks like an updated version of that design. Sits up higher, which is good in my opinion. Anxious to see some interior pics. Looking forward to getting another one.

can they expose more of the frame? seriously

2018 F-550



2018 Ram 5500



and GM



at least the DEF tank will be easy access

Cummins12V98 wrote:
Looks like Ford's 650 destroys the GM 6500 with their GVWR being about 7k higher.

See chart below for GVWR numbers. You do the math.

US truck class Duty classification Weight limit [1][8] Examples
Class 1 Light truck 0–6,000 pounds (0–2,722 kg) Dodge Dakota, Chevrolet Colorado/GMC Canyon, Toyota Tacoma, Nissan Frontier, Ford Ranger[9]
Class 2 Light truck 6,001–10,000 pounds (2,722–4,536 kg) Ram 1500, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Ford F-150
Class 3 Light truck 10,001–14,000 pounds (4,536–6,350 kg) Ram 3500, GMC Sierra 3500, Ford E-350, Ford F-350, Hummer H1
Class 4 Medium truck 14,001–16,000 pounds (6,351–7,257 kg) Ram 4500, GMC 4500, Ford E-450, Ford F-450 [9]
Class 5 Medium truck 16,001–19,500 pounds (7,258–8,845 kg) Ram 5500, GMC 5500, Ford F-550, International TerraStar [10]
Class 6 Medium truck 19,501–26,000 pounds (8,846–11,793 kg) Chevrolet Kodiak C6500, Ford F-650, International Durastar [11]
Class 7 Heavy truck 26,001–33,000 pounds (11,794–14,969 kg) Autocar ACMD, GMC C7500, Ford F-750 [12]
Class 8 Heavy truck 33,001 pounds (14,969 kg)+ Autocar ACX, International WorkStar, Kenworth T600, Kenworth T660, Kenworth T680 Peterbilt 389[13] - Semi-trailer trucks fall into this category
Class 9 Super-heavy / special duty truck 33,001 pounds (14,969 kg)+ Usually class 8 truck with special duty characteristics, e.g. - Autocar ACX 12x6, International WorkStar, Wester

ACZL wrote:
Why the reduction of power rating for the mighty D-max in these trucks compared to 3/4 & 1 tonners?

Different emissions certifications and to keep EGT's down when moving heavier loads.