New 2019 Chev. Silverado

[Bigbjorn]

All you guys sick of squeezing yourselves into wog and Asian cars sized for oriental and mediterranean dwarfs should look at this one.

I drove a $57,000 Chevy Silverado to see if the all-new pickup can take on the Ford F-150 — here'''s the verdict (https://au.yahoo.com/finance/news/drove-57-000-chevy-silverado-064040074.html)

[101RRS]

Over double the price here in Aust. My brother has one on order for delivery in May - about $140K on the road - great tow capacity but for its size low load capacity - about the same as a HiLux.

He has ordered it as his current 2015 Toyota Sahara TDV8 is having trouble towing his 22' Lotus Trooper van.

Garry

[Pickles2]

Not sure whether we're talking about the same "Silverado" here, but if it's the Walkinshaw converted Silverado, I have viewed the production line on a few occasions,..it's a MASSIVE conversion process, far more than just changing the steering from left to right. Ya'd probably find something on the web. I've been offered a drive, but declined,....too BIG for me. For one of the heavier specs, ya have to have a heavy vehicle driver's license! Holden Dealers have had to install new hoists in their service dept to service them.
But I will get a drive of the Camaro at the first available opportunity.
Pickles.

[CraigE]

I love em, now. The older ones no. But we had use of one specced up for a light tanker, 900 litres water, 300litres foam and a CAFFS unit. Changed my opinion completely of them. We used it at motorsport events and were looking at buying it for work in mining as was perfect due to our height restrictions. Sadly procurement have caused us headaches and it looks like we may have missed the opportunity to get it.
Not sure on Garys only can tow same as a hilux, I am sure this one was rated to tow at least 7 tonne. 5.5 tonne on the one in the test story.
If the price was not so ridiculous out here I would likely buy one. Really time they did RH versions from the factory.
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[CraigE]

All you guys sick of squeezing yourselves into wog and Asian cars sized for oriental and mediterranean dwarfs should look at this one.

I drove a $57,000 Chevy Silverado to see if the all-new pickup can take on the Ford F-150 — here'''s the verdict (https://au.yahoo.com/finance/news/drove-57-000-chevy-silverado-064040074.html)

Now I really want one, just a shame they are made of unobtanium out here. If they could get them on the market out here for say $80k they would sell like hotcakes. $140 is just not feasable for me, sadly.

[Pickles2]

I love em, now. The older ones no. But we had use of one specced up for a light tanker, 900 litres water, 300litres foam and a CAFFS unit. Changed my opinion completely of them. We used it at motorsport events and were looking at buying it for work in mining as was perfect due to our height restrictions. Sadly procurement have caused us headaches and it looks like we may have missed the opportunity to get it.
Not sure on Garys only can tow same as a hilux, I am sure this one was rated to tow at least 7 tonne. 5.5 tonne on the one in the test story.
If the price was not so ridiculous out here I would likely buy one. Really time they did RH versions from the factory.
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Not sure what all this means, but some of you guys obviously would.
Silverado 3500HD LTZ:
Payload 2.2 tonnes.
Towing Capacity, 9 tonnes, with "Pintle Hook" (I don't know what that is!).
4500KG with a 70mm ball.
Pickles.

[101RRS]

Not sure on Garys only can tow same as a hilux, I am sure this one was rated to tow at least 7 tonne. 5.5 tonne on the one in the test story.


You need to re read my post - I indicated it had a great tow capacity - I never said it can only tow the same as a Hilux - what I said is that it has about the same load capacity as a Hilux not the same tow capacity.

Hilux is around 920/940kg in dual cab and the Silverado 2500 is 975kg with some as low as 875kg. The biggest 3500 model with the dual wheels is 2200kg.

[Eevo]

^^
thats an extra half a body you can carry.

[pop058]

Not sure what all this means, but some of you guys obviously would.
Silverado 3500HD LTZ:
Payload 2.2 tonnes.
Towing Capacity, 9 tonnes, with "Pintle Hook" (I don't know what that is!).
4500KG with a 70mm ball.
Pickles.

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[CraigE]

Not sure what all this means, but some of you guys obviously would.
Silverado 3500HD LTZ:
Payload 2.2 tonnes.
Towing Capacity, 9 tonnes, with "Pintle Hook" (I don't know what that is!).
4500KG with a 70mm ball.
Pickles.

Not sure of all the ins and outs but I think depending on what you are carrying it can reduce the tow weight, maybe where the 7 tonnes comes from. I know unloaded they can carry 9 tonnes. There are a few variations on this and depends how they are set up. The one tested as shown in the previous post comes in around 5.5 tonne tow weight, but there are other mods that can up this to the 9 tonne. Why the 3500s are the pick. For those interested here are the current specs available in Australia. So overall cant tow any more than most others without going to 70mm or pintle hook, but would tow much easier. I can only dream.



2500HD WT

2500HD LTZ

2500HD LTZ
Midnight Edition

2500HD LTZ
Custom Sport

3500HD LTZ



Payload (kg)


Maximum Payload kg#
975
875
875
875
2198


Front axle maximum capacity kg
2000
2000
2000
2000
2540


Rear axle maximum capacity kg
2818
2818
2818
2818
4252


Towing (kg)‡


Maximum unbraked towing capacity (kg)
750
750
750
750
750


Maximum braked towing capacity kg (using 50mm ball)
3500
3500
3500
3500
3500


Maximum braked towing capacity kg (using 70mm ball)
4500
4500
4500
4500
4500


Maximum braked towing capacity kg (using pintle)^
5890
5890
5890
5890
9000


Gross Combined Mass kg (with 5890kg towing with pintle)
9801
9801
9801
9801
-


Gross Combined Mass kg (with 9000kg towing with pintle)
-
-
-
-
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[CraigE]

You need to re read my post - I indicated it had a great tow capacity - I never said it can only tow the same as a Hilux - what I said is that it has about the same load capacity as a Hilux not the same tow capacity.

Hilux is around 920/940kg in dual cab and the Silverado 2500 is 975kg with some as low as 875kg. The biggest 3500 model with the dual wheels is 2200kg.

My Bad, please accept my apologies. The tow weight is very subjective anyway.
Cheers
Craig

[Pickles2]

The Silverado is no doubt, a very large machine, it is expensive, & obviously beyond the reach of most. But of course "most" would not have the need for a machine such as this.
However, it is extremely well equipped, and for those who do have a business "use", or can afford, such a "machine", the relevant tax "allowances" would certainly enhance its attraction.
Pickles.