Chevy's New Medium Duty Trucks

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.

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

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

Will they offer gas power?

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.

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

employees ya know?