Heres the Specs on the Suburban.
I know Max towing is 8100 lbs from the owners manual.
I have the 5.3L as I mentioned before.
This is the LTZ so it does have the auto leveling.
With a weight distribution hitch does that help the towing capacity at all?
I dont want to buy a 2016 Chevy or Ford. Nothing wrong with either one but I have a lot of stuff I haul for welding. A diesel generator welder can weigh from 1000-2000 LBS sitting in the bed of the truck.
I want the extra features the 2017 Ford has for the long haul. I may buy a used truck to get me through the summer. But I love my Suburban It is really nice. https://youtu.be/9jUzbuYNYPs Here's a video of it I made a few months back.
Engine Specifications
Engine Horsepower Torque
VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT 310 @ 5200 RPM 335 @ 4400 RPM
VORTEC 6.0L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING V8 SFI 366 @ 5500 RPM 380 @ 4300 RPM
Max Towing Capacity 7,900 lbs
Drivetrain
Drivetrain 4-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled
4-Speed Automatic, Super-Duty, Electronically Controlled
MPG (Miles Per Gallon)
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 31 gal
Engine Transmission EPA Fuel Economy Est (MPG)
VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT 4-Speed Automatic, Electronically Controlled City: 12 / Hwy: 17
VORTEC 5.3L V8 SFI FLEXFUEL WITH ACTIVE FUEL MANAGEMENT 4-Speed Automatic, Super-Duty, Electronically Controlled City: 12 / Hwy: 17
VORTEC 6.0L VARIABLE VALVE TIMING V8 SFI 4-Speed Automatic, Super-Duty, Electronically Controlled City: 12 / Hwy: 17
Weight Information
Curb Weight 5,595 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 7,400 lbs
Max Payload 1,805 lbs
Height, Overall (in) 76.8
Overhang, Front (in) - TBD -
Overhang, Rear w/bumper (in) - TBD -
Ground to Top of Load Floor (in) 32.6
Ground Clearance, Front (in) 10.5
Ground Clearance, Rear (in) 9.1
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Tires
Front Tire Size P275/55R20
Rear Tire Size P275/55R20
Spare Tire Size P265/70R17