Midsize vs Half-Ton vs Heavy-Duty: Here's The Truck You REALLY Need! | Ep. 317

·1 hr 3 min·5 clips

Which pickup truck is best for you: midsize, full-size, or heavy-duty? We have three GM trucks here to compare.

The episode begins with the hosts addressing a common listener question about which pickup truck size is best. They have three GM trucks on hand for comparison: a GMC Canyon AT4X, a Chevrolet Silverado 1500 RST, and a Silverado 2500 HD Trail Boss. They start with the GMC Canyon, noting its 2.7L Turbo Max engine with 310 horsepower and 430 lb-ft of torque, and its off-road capabilities including triple locking differentials. They measure its bed, finding it about 62 inches long and 45 inches between wheel wells. Next, they move to the Silverado 1500, which has the same engine but a longer bed at 70 inches and over 50 inches between wheel wells. They discuss its towing capacity of 9,000 pounds and other engine options like the 3.0L Duramax diesel and V8s. The hosts then examine the Silverado 2500 HD, highlighting its 6.6L Duramax diesel with 470 horsepower and 975 lb-ft of torque, a bed of 82 inches, and a towing capacity up to 20,000 pounds. Throughout, they compare interior features, payload capacities, and practical considerations like garage fit and daily usability. Andre reveals he is shopping for a new truck and leans toward a Silverado 1500 with the Duramax diesel for long trips. The episode wraps with the conclusion that for most people, a half-ton truck is the best balance, while midsize suits those with space constraints and heavy-duty is for heavy towing.

As heard by us

A clear comparison of three GM pickups, grounded in towing, bed size, and everyday truck use.

The episode centers on a practical comparison of a GMC Canyon 84X, a Silverado 1500, and a Silverado heavy duty 2500 diesel at the ranch, and it keeps the question simple: which pickup fits a given trailer and job.

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If you are choosing between a Canyon, a Silverado 1500, and a Silverado 2500 diesel, start here.

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