Chevrolet 2500 w/ 6.0 and 3.73

[Big Daddy]

Good set up for pulling ? It is an 09 model 4x4. I pull a few times a year 20' gooseneck with 50 hp tractor and then a 32' 5th wheel travel trailer. Really do not want a diesel. If you drive one what kinda mpg you been getting with the 3.73 rear end ? Thanks in advance for your input.

[TexMax]

It'll get the job done.

[the-butcher]

12 all day...8 when pulling..dosent matter if its a red wagon or camper..love my truck no issues..if your worried about gas dont buy it get regular half ton

[Bowanta]

I have a 2006 2500HD Crew Cab 4x4 with a 6.0 and 411 rear end, and it gets 14 on the highway empty, loaded, or pulling a loaded trailer..

[TBH JEG]

09 sierra 2500, 6.0 and 3.73 gears I get 12-13 everyday don't pull much but has plenty of power I love mine it just turned 40,000 with no issues.

[Big Sendero]

I have a 2000 model Chevy 2500 with the 6.0 and 3.73 2 wheel drive. I get around 13/14 city and 17/18 highway, so you will get a liitle less with the 4x4. It's been a great truck, I'm at 270,000 miles and still running strong.

The truck pulls great but if you get a real heavy load in a hilly area, the truck will struggle a little. If you only pull a couple times a year, I think it would meet your needs.

I will be getting a new truck soon and am planning to get the same set up I have now, but in a 2009/2010.

[Javelin]

buddy of mine had one, also an 09. It did not tow worth a crap. If you do not want a diesel DO NOT get the 6.0. Go with the 8.1 or whatever the newer larger gas motor is in a chevy. If not that then try to find a v10 ford or get a hemi. My buddy traded his off with about 35k on it and got back into a cummins. The 6.0 is great for loads that max at around 8K or pulling large loads short distances on rare occations but it is not a puller

[Atfulldraw]

Gas hog

[CACTUSEXP]

I had a 3500 straight axle with a six inch and 35 inch tires. Had the 6.0 gas. Loved the truck got 14.5 on the highway and about 12 in town. But it would not pull my 38 ft trailer with my 75 hp Kabota tractor very well or any trailer. Sold it and got a dodge mega cab with a cummins. much better for pulling get 18 on the highway and 15 in town and pulling anything.

Javelin would be talking about my old truck. He is right would not pull at all.

[Mayhem]

09 sierra 2500, 6.0 and 3.73 gears I get 12-13 everyday don't pull much but has plenty of power I love mine it just turned 40,000 with no issues.

thought were truck was a dmax, guess im crazy.

[Big Daddy]

Well **** now back to search. Guess I will start looking at Duramax. Any years to stay away from ? I think the 2007-09 is my price range.

[Smokey911]

I have a 2010 GMC 2500 Sierra Z71 extended cab with the 6.0 gas motor, 3.73 rear end and have no problems pulling anything. 17 MPG Highway 12 MPG around town, Pulling wide 20' flatbed loaded with a 10K pound Bobcat with implements I get around 11 MPG. Truck is plenty strong and rides great!

[djo51]

I've got an '11 and it does like to drink gas but I havent had any trouble pulling a 28ft bumper pull camper. Ive been happy with mine and plan on keeping it a long time.

[TexMax]

Well **** now back to search. Guess I will start looking at Duramax. Any years to stay away from ? I think the 2007-09 is my price range.

Lbz IMO (07 classic)


Whoops, I mean get that one.

[charrell71]

Had a 2006 2500HD 4X4 6.0 liter(killed it last Thanksgiving), pulled my dads 48HP Ferguson tractor on a 20 foot bumper pull trailer with no change in fuel consumption from empty. Can't wait to get another one.