towing compacity of gmc sierra 2500hd

[Red9654]

Could the 2013 gmc sierra 2500hd diesel haul the mako 284cc with no problems or would i have to get the 3500hd?

 

[GA_Boater]

Re: towing compacity of gmc sierra 2500hd

yes

 

[SilverSS07]

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Looks like they're rated to pull 14,700-17,800 depending on what options you get, 2wd or 4wd, std cab or crew, etc. Dry weight of the Mako is 6,000 lbs. Add in trailer, motors, fuel, etc. I think you'd probably be allright.

 

[GA_Boater]

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Mako 284 CC is delivered with twin 200 hp Opti's so the rig weight is 6000#+ trailer, fuel and gear

 

[Mason78]

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Even with the optional twinn Verado 300s you should be fine. No problem!

 

[agallant80]

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I just bought a 2013 Silverado 2500 HD with Duramax about a month ago. The thing is a monster. I am pulling about 10K with it no problem. My last boat was about 5,500 Lbs dry and about 1K for trailer. Figured I was pulling about 7K with it. My old truck (2012 Silverado LTZ) Pulled it just fine. With the new boat I had to upgrade the truck first. With that said the 2500 Diesel is much more expensiave to operate, The truck cost about 3K more for the 2500 vs the 1500 then about 9K mroe for the Diesel option. I Ifigured that with people boat trailer gear fuel I would be comming close to the max on any 1500 truck which is about 11K. It sounds like you may have more wiggle room and not be so close to the 11K mas on some 1500 searies trucks. Think long and hard about the 2500. I did not really have an option seeing as my last truck because of the rear end was rated at only 6,800. Diesel is staying at $3.80-$4/gallon. It costs me about $130 to fill the truck from fuel light on and I get about 500 miles range. I love the truck and have the ability to feed it but it costs about $1K a month to run including fuel and insurance.

 

[Triangleboater]

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I would really hope the 1500 4x4 crew cab could haul a 28' center consule...I drive the 2500 with the 6.0 liter v8 for work and it has no problems hauling around big heavy equipment. We pull a 12,000lb mobile stage. You could think about getting the gas version, think it's a good bit cheaper and I really like it. Still very expensive to operate though.

 

[emilsr]

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I bought a 2013 2500 gasser in December; been happy with the truck so far and it pulls our boat (7k+ lbs on the trailer) MUCH easier than the 1500 Suburban I used to have. Mileage on the western interstates with 75+mph speed limits isn't great though.

That'll be plenty of truck to pull your Mako.

 

[jbetzelb]

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I just bought a 2013 Silverado 2500 HD with Duramax about a month ago. The thing is a monster. I am pulling about 10K with it no problem. My last boat was about 5,500 Lbs dry and about 1K for trailer. Figured I was pulling about 7K with it. My old truck (2012 Silverado LTZ) Pulled it just fine. With the new boat I had to upgrade the truck first. With that said the 2500 Diesel is much more expensiave to operate, The truck cost about 3K more for the 2500 vs the 1500 then about 9K mroe for the Diesel option. I Ifigured that with people boat trailer gear fuel I would be comming close to the max on any 1500 truck which is about 11K. It sounds like you may have more wiggle room and not be so close to the 11K mas on some 1500 searies trucks. Think long and hard about the 2500. I did not really have an option seeing as my last truck because of the rear end was rated at only 6,800. Diesel is staying at $3.80-$4/gallon. It costs me about $130 to fill the truck from fuel light on and I get about 500 miles range. I love the truck and have the ability to feed it but it costs about $1K a month to run including fuel and insurance.

I agree here. If the only reason to buy a diesel is for occasional boat transport think long and hard about getting the 2500 gasser. Fuel and maintenance are very costly on a modern diesel. 15 quarts of oil every change, fule filters run you $100 to $200 to replace. The list is long. On the flip side it is nice to fear no hill when youhave a turbo diesel.

 

[agallant80]

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I will say that though the fuel is more the MPG is too. Jury is still out on if it is a wash or if I am coming out ahead. I am leaning twards a wash.

 

[smokeonthewater]

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I NEED my diesel dually but I can say without a doubt that owning a gasser if I could get away with it would be sharply cheaper

 

[emilsr]

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Before we get hot and heavy into the gas/diesel debate, this thread needs a picture.

 

[Mischief Managed]

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I will say that though the fuel is more the MPG is too. Jury is still out on if it is a wash or if I am coming out ahead. I am leaning towards a wash.

I doubt it's a wash when you factor in the cost of the diesel engine option and the extra maintenance it require$. Modern gas engines with variable cam timing and 6+ speed transmissions have really made a diesel engine tougher to choose if you are purely pragmatic about it. There just aren't that many people that will utilize the extra longevity or truly require the extra pulling power, of the diesel. I bet most are bought for emotional reasons. I work with a guy that has an F350 diesel for his 120 mile round-trip commute and to tow his 21 foot boat on occasion. Thinking it's a little overkill for both purposes... Nice though.

 

[Red9654]

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thanks for the input everyone. im not quite ready to buy it yet but i still needed some input

 

[h2odick]

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I would agree with what has been said above, if you don't really need the diesel truck, don't get it. Unless you really want it of course
I've got an '07 Chevy Silverado with the Duramax (LBZ) and Allison 1000 6Spd, and have been super happy with it. I'm just breakin her in @ 115k miles now. She runs like a champ. But, you do have 3 GALLON oil changes and fuel filters you will need to contend with on a regular basis.
Here in California, Unleaded and Diesel prices are running pretty much parallel for the most part, but I have been seeing diesel come down quite a bit (about $0.40 cheaper per gallon than premium here, compared to the last couple of years where premium and diesel were almost the same price!). In any case, I do a ton of hauling and towing (I'm a mechanical contractor), that said.. I will never buy another gas truck, unless it was a small/midsize to run around town in. You have to be realistic with yourself and what your uses for the truck will be, and really determine if you need it, and want to spend the extra dough on the diesel.
I used to think it was a "wash", and maybe that was the case back when diesel was $1.29 a gallon. Not the case anymore.

 

[Quit It]

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I doubt it's a wash when you factor in the cost of the diesel engine option and the extra maintenance it require$.

Don't forget that the diesel engine is worth more at trade in time - it's not 8-9k more, but 5-6 or 7k. And, oil changes are more money, but not that much more. They charge $108 for non-synthetic (DIY synthetic can be done for $100). The last time I paid someone to change the Armada's oil (5.6 gasser) it was $65. And, diesels can go up to 10K between changes whereas the Armada is supposed to be changed every 3k. It's not a wash, but none of our toys are.

I'm a diesel fan, and really hope Ford brings back the Excursion diesel. I'm also a fan of overkill v not-enough-truck (boat, house, TV, money, ect.)

 

[agallant80]

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I am just going to throw some real numbers out there for him

Truck loan 72 months at 1.99% $760/month
Fill the truck $125 X 3 month $375
Fuel filters are $100 and need to be changed every 10-15K
Oil change on the new 2500HD will go off at 7,500 miles no matter what those are about $100
You are going to need E load tires which are expensiave

Cant really think of anything else. My plan is to buy the diesel pay it off as fast as I can and keep it for as long as I can. When I get close to paying it off or when its paid off I am going to get a nice used 335I or something like that. Manual transmission, good on fuel, quiet ride etc.

Hope the real world numbers help.

 

[agallant80]

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Oh by the way any diesel 09 and up will use DEF which is a fluid used to clean the exhuast gasses. It costs about $12 for 2.5 gal. The truck holds 5 gal. It will last well I don't know the light has never come on to fill it up I have just added some here and there. The truck will go in to limp mode when you get low (45mph) and when you get really low 25mph and when you are out it won't start. I keep some extra in the bed of the truck. Any Diesel 09 and up will have it. Its not just a GM thing. Ford, RAM all have them. Its the only way they could meet the newer emissions standards set for Dieseld. My friends X5 has it and my sisters Jetta has it.

 

[Quit It]

Re: towing compacity of gmc sierra 2500hd

FWIW, You don't have to buy E-rated tires, unless you need the capacity and all performance tires are expensive Dodge didn't use DEF until now. They fought it as long as they could but had to give in.

 

[agallant80]

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I thought about the erated tire thing. I think you would be pusing it with normal tires. The truck clocks in at about 7K when you add in heavy toung weight of a larger boat then you are putting that much on the rear tires etc. Figured you would be better sticking with the E load.