Calling all 6.6l Gas AT4's

[yzf1999]

The hard part about reading threads in this fourm is how often posts jump from 2500 AT4 to 1500 AT4 like they are the same truck and engines…the OP thread was talking about 6.6l gas motors which is the HD AT4 trucks.

 

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[Viking Truck]

As for 2500 VS 3500, I don't see much of a difference in going to the 3500. Tabs in MN on 1 ton's are $120 a year VS the 2500 where I am guessing it will be about $1000/year. Given everything I have read, almost all say get the 1 ton.

Appreciate your input.

Is there a typo there? Are you saying the 3500 is $120 a year and the 2500 is $1000 per year?

 

[reb0957]

I just bought a 2023 AT4HD in gas. I need the 2500HD for ground clearance while under load my 1/2 ton Ram couldn't make the terrain. The tractor and trailer weigh over 9k with piss poor weight distribution and bumper pull. The engine and transmission handled flawlessly! The suspension not so much, that was self inflicted.

 

[DenaliCountry]

Is there a typo there? Are you saying the 3500 is $120 a year and the 2500 is $1000 per year

No that is correct. 1 Ton vehicles in MN are subject to commercial licensing standards, which license tabs are $120/year for vehicles with over 10K GVWR. For vehicles with under 10K GVWR licensing costs are based on vehicle value. So an $80K truck costs about $1000 per year to license. They do go down YOY but it takes over 10 years to get into the $100 range per year.

 

[DenaliCountry]

I just bought a 2023 AT4HD in gas. I need the 2500HD for ground clearance while under load my 1/2 ton Ram couldn't make the terrain. The tractor and trailer weigh over 9k with piss poor weight distribution and bumper pull. The engine and transmission handled flawlessly! The suspension not so much, that was self inflicted.

Thank you, glad to hear it.

 

[rick25s]

Hi all - new member here. I have been on the hunt for a 2024 AT4 or Denali - 2500HD or 3500HD SRW. I was originally dead set on buying a Duramax, but thinking about switching over to the gasser. I have a few things I tow which is what is pushing me toward a HD truck. I have a bumper pull camper at about 7500lbs, Enclosed snowmobile trailer at about 5K fully loaded and a boat that is in the 6K range. The sleds get hauled the most frequently in the winter and the camper is on the edge of vehicle limits on my current tow vehicle especially if I load the family in with me (2022 Yukon Denali with the 6.2l, Max Tow and Air Ride). Most of my time will be spent on short trips and then every couple weeks to and from our soon to be cabin 100 miles away.

I have had a couple Diesels in the past (LLY and LML) but that was years ago. I remember the LML didn't love city type driving so thinking the newer Duramax engines are probably still similar. All that said, for those that went with the gasser, how are you liking your decision? I told myself I had to have the diesel but the more I think about it, I don't really need it and at a $10K premium I want to make sure I don't over shoot the mark. That said, I also don't want to regret my decision.

As for 2500 VS 3500, I don't see much of a difference in going to the 3500. Tabs in MN on 1 ton's are $120 a year VS the 2500 where I am guessing it will be about $1000/year. Given everything I have read, almost all say get the 1 ton.

Appreciate your input.

The 2500 Gas will be more that sufficient for you. Way more actually. Even the 3500 is overkill.

 

[Ohiost90]

No that is correct. 1 Ton vehicles in MN are subject to commercial licensing standards, which license tabs are $120/year for vehicles with over 10K GVWR. For vehicles with under 10K GVWR licensing costs are based on vehicle value. So an $80K truck costs about $1000 per year to license. They do go down YOY but it takes over 10 years to get into the $100 range per year.

fyi... The 2500HDs are rated at 10650k GVWR. Agree with posted above, unless you plan on getting bigger trailers soon, a 2500HD gas is perfect for your needs.

Good luck to ya.

 

[DenaliCountry]

fyi... The 2500HDs are rated at 10650k GVWR. Agree with posted above, unless you plan on getting bigger trailers soon, a 2500HD gas is perfect for your needs.

Good luck to ya.

Reading the requirements, the truck must be in the 1 ton truck class (or at least that is how I interpret it).

https://www.dot.state.mn.us/cvo/mntruckbook/2022/section-02.pdf

 

[Ohiost90]

Hmm "one ton", "3/4 ton", and "1/2 ton" are obviously marketing terms. It might be worth a call to whatever state agency that handles this to ask if GVWR is the controlling factor or some marketing/advertising label.

GM did break the 10,000 GVWR with its 2500 HD just a few years ago. Looks like the regs haven't caught up.