Not every vehicle is suited for towing. If you’re looking to haul recreation equipment, a trailer, or some other load, you’ll need a heavier vehicle with a longer wheelbase and a solid steel frame. Sometimes special towing packages can enhance the brakes and suspension of a vehicle, bolstering its suitability for towing. Your GMC dealer has numerous vehicles with excellent towing capacity for you to choose from.
1. Chevrolet Silverado HD
The Chevrolet Silverado HD is a heavy-duty pickup that’s perfect for those who regularly tow heavy equipment, heavy trailers, and other big loads. This truck comes with a standard 6.6-liter V-8 engine, but a 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 is available and offers even more capacity. The diesel version of this truck has an impressive 36,000-pound hauling capacity, while the gasoline-powered version can tow 17,400 pounds.
The Silverado HD is available in a variety of cab and engine configurations, the strongest of which has a maximum payload of 7,442 pounds.
2. GMC Sierra 1500
The GMC Sierra 1500 is a full-sized pickup that offers a range of available powertrains, including a turbocharged four-cylinder, a Duramax diesel, and two different V-8 engines. This line of pickups is strong, with a maximum conventional hauling capacity of 13,200 pounds. The Sierra 1500 has a maximum payload of 2,240 pounds.
This pickup offers features that make hitching and towing stress-free. Up to 14 different camera views help with maneuvering a trailer, and an available Trailering System offers integrated tools like a trailer tire pressure monitoring system and pre-departure checklists. The Trailering System also includes features that help you activate and test your trailer lights.
If you’re looking for a great towing vehicle, there are great Chevy and GMC vehicles to choose from. When you’re ready to test drive a towing vehicle, come see us at Hansen Motors of Brigham City in Brigham City, UT.
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