It will definitely pull harder and better than the older Tahoe with the 4-speed and less powerful motor. I don't have direct experience but just doing the math to figure out what transmission gears will give you compared to the old one, it is easy to see. 3.42 rear end with the 6-speed is better than 3.73 gears and a 4-speed. Probably at least as good as a 4-speed and 4.10 gears. The extra power of the new engines is also pretty apparent from the reviews I've read. If you can find a truck with the Max tow package, go for it, but don't sweat it if you can't find one.