Half ton tow rating = 12,000#
Yup. GM says it can tow 12,000# with the 6.2L gas V8 rated at 420hp/450tq :E CLICKY I say that GM 1500 series ("half ton") must have a heck of a lot of payload! I wonder if it will require P...
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mooky stinks wrote:I too have the 6.2L with the NHT package in an LT model Silverado Ext Cab....Some folks just blow off, without doing any research.spoon059 wrote:
This is a PERFECT example of a major reason I do not like GM...
To get the biggest engine and most towing/payload you have to buy the highest grade they offer. Why can't GM offer this engine/trans/rear axle in the base model truck for people that want to tow and don't need all the fancy accessories?
Toyota offers the 5.7 with 4.3 rear end (highest tow capacity) in all their trim levels, starting at $25,000. GM requires the Denali package with a starting MSRP of $46,000 (2013 model) before you pay whatever upgrade fee for the 6.2 V8. That is a HUGE upgrade to pay for someone who doesn't need leather/navigation/backup cameras/fancy trim/exotic interiors/etc etc. Personally, I buy a tow vehicle to tow in comfort and be capable. It doesn't need all the bells and whistles in order to safely tow my camper from one spot to the next...
Honestly, at that price I can get a 2012 F-350 crewcab 4x4 diesel (starting at $37,000 with a few options) and have a much better tow rig. Now, if I want to add all those bells and whistles I can certainly add them on and the price starts climbing quickly. But, if I am the guy that needs cruise control, power windows and locks, comfortable seats for 5 adults, payload and a powerful engine... I can start buy a Ford for around $35K
I think this is why GM is having a hard time staying competitive... they may offer a great product, but they force buyers to buy expensive features that may not be important to them in order to get the capabilities they want. If they want to start turning a profit, they need to put that big engine and high payload in a base model truck and let the consumers decide if they feel like adding an additional $15-20K in accessories.
They,ve been offering the 6.2 in the base model Silverado for about 3 or 4 years now. I have the 6.2 in my '12 LT.
