How are your customers liking the power in this trucks? Just got a 6500 4x4 with a dump body on it. Looking to get more power out of it because with a load the truck struggles in comparison to my Ram 5500 with the same load.
HI! How is your chevy 6500 holding up so far? How many miles you got? Any breakdowns or repairs needed to be done? Any down time? Any pros or cons about the truck?
Thanks!! Apples to apples pricing is not 100% straightforward. Fords discounting program works well for upfitters, but you’d have to talk to your local Chevy dealer to get best price. Best feel we have for the market today is that if you purchased retail, Chevy would be about $4500 more than Ford but a decent sized fleet should be able to close that gap.
Can’t remember if we’ve done one on the front before, I think we have. But we’ve definitely cut a hydraulic winch into the rear bumper several years ago! Thanks for watching!
I’m guessing you’re referring to the tow hooks on the front bumper? Sorry, we do not have a part number for that. Would have to check with chassis dealer. Thanks for watching!
No thanks....I'll stick with the 550...Chevys are beautiful truck with very comfortable cabs....iv got one as my personal truck love it!....but for a work truck well....I dont think so....also not much on this truck is GM....and if you think I'm going back with a navi star product....keep walking.....I wouldn't buy a truck with only the door handles made by those crooks on it....my play truck is a chevy.....and my service truck is ford...great service body tho....I'd like to hear more on the enpak....if there worth it or is it just another fancy let down
Saggy suspension, low body to ground clearance, no extended cab option, rides rougher, and harder to upfit. Sounds like a 550 is a better choice. Keep in mind Ford is now offering an F600 as well, which is a 550 with higher GVW. The DEF fill is on the passenger side, which is opposite the refueling side. This is very inconvenient at a truck stop fuel pump which dispenses diesel and DEF from the same pump. I will say I really like the forward opening hood, and solid drivetrain. The interior seems slightly nicer than the 550, other than it being tighter.
The topkick/Kodiak were NEVER dependable trucks, they were a hacked together work van on a medium duty chassis that were 24/7 wiring and electrical nightmares. I worked on them for 8 years 🤬 from 2002-2009 those were the WORST yet cheapest piece of junk medium duty trucks on the market.
You don,t know what you are talking about, I currently own a 2008 , i has been trouble free since new! Love it. Have you ever owned one? I didn't think so!
Thanks for the feed back, I am also a HD Mechanic have worked in the industry for 35 years ,Sure there has been some issues with these chassis over the years but who has not issues. These are damn good chassis and people that have had them have been asking GM to bring them back for years. That is the facts, so go back to your Fraud (Ford) /Fiat Dodge blogs and leave people alone. Time will tell how good these are. I am betting they will be awesome
@@waldend248 Thanks for the feed back, my proof is i own a 2008 5500 that that has a 36 foot motor home built on the back of it that has been absolutely awesome, + 35 years in the HD industry of pulling wrenches on various brands including Top kick and Kodiak from the 8.1 to the Duramax. You want to compare facts?? Bring it on. Cry baby!
It's a downtuned 6.6 Duramax. Navistar built the frames, assembled the trucks and dialed the power down to a level that would be safe to run basically flat out all the time. Take a look at the 6.7 Cummins power ratings in commercial vehicles vs the Ram. Same with the powerstroke like he said in the video - in the F550 it's tuned down to 330hp.
I'm so glad that chevrolet Silverado is back in the medium duty business since they've been missing for a long time
For sure!
110v power plug is available on the 4500 - 6500. We have it on our 2019 4500 that we ordered.
Thanks for the info!
Love the new look of the chevys
they are getting popular!
What is the weight of a cab and chassis 5500
without equipment, probably 6500 lbs ? Text me at 330-697-7831 and I can track down a spec for a more precise number if you need it.
Post more of these chevy
Thanks!! Will put it on the list!!
How are your customers liking the power in this trucks? Just got a 6500 4x4 with a dump body on it. Looking to get more power out of it because with a load the truck struggles in comparison to my Ram 5500 with the same load.
Good question Freddie. Have not heard anything good or bad on these power wise. Will post if we hear anything thanks!!!!
HI! How is your chevy 6500 holding up so far? How many miles you got? Any breakdowns or repairs needed to be done? Any down time? Any pros or cons about the truck?
Very nice truck how bad is the price on the Chevy thank u
Thanks!! Apples to apples pricing is not 100% straightforward. Fords discounting program works well for upfitters, but you’d have to talk to your local Chevy dealer to get best price. Best feel we have for the market today is that if you purchased retail, Chevy would be about $4500 more than Ford but a decent sized fleet should be able to close that gap.
Great video
Thanks Stinky! Not sure how I missed this comment from 3 YEARS AGO!
You should think about putting a winch on the front of the truck
Can’t remember if we’ve done one on the front before, I think we have. But we’ve definitely cut a hydraulic winch into the rear bumper several years ago! Thanks for watching!
If I was only shown the interior of these truck I would have sworn it’s just a 1 ton pickup.
It's comfy!
@@qtequipment most Chevrolet are.
Do you happen to have the part number for the tow hooks by any chance? Thanks!
I’m guessing you’re referring to the tow hooks on the front bumper? Sorry, we do not have a part number for that. Would have to check with chassis dealer. Thanks for watching!
It is the Kodak, top kicks are gmc
Good catch!! Correct. Thank you!!
No thanks....I'll stick with the 550...Chevys are beautiful truck with very comfortable cabs....iv got one as my personal truck love it!....but for a work truck well....I dont think so....also not much on this truck is GM....and if you think I'm going back with a navi star product....keep walking.....I wouldn't buy a truck with only the door handles made by those crooks on it....my play truck is a chevy.....and my service truck is ford...great service body tho....I'd like to hear more on the enpak....if there worth it or is it just another fancy let down
Thanks for watching! We're trying to get an EnPak video done this year! Stay tuned.
@@qtequipment thank you sir....and thanks for the effort...that's a guaranteed subscribe
Saggy suspension, low body to ground clearance, no extended cab option, rides rougher, and harder to upfit. Sounds like a 550 is a better choice.
Keep in mind Ford is now offering an F600 as well, which is a 550 with higher GVW.
The DEF fill is on the passenger side, which is opposite the refueling side. This is very inconvenient at a truck stop fuel pump which dispenses diesel and DEF from the same pump.
I will say I really like the forward opening hood, and solid drivetrain. The interior seems slightly nicer than the 550, other than it being tighter.
This is a lot better trust me
Build me a motor home on this chassis. I would ge all over it!
do it!! Hey sorry for late reply, still getting the hang of youtube
The topkick/Kodiak were NEVER dependable trucks, they were a hacked together work van on a medium duty chassis that were 24/7 wiring and electrical nightmares. I worked on them for 8 years 🤬 from 2002-2009 those were the WORST yet cheapest piece of junk medium duty trucks on the market.
You don,t know what you are talking about, I currently own a 2008 , i has been trouble free since new! Love it. Have you ever owned one? I didn't think so!
Doug Christensen I worked on them........for a living......for the past 16 years......😑
Thanks for the feed back, I am also a HD Mechanic have worked in the industry for 35 years ,Sure there has been some issues with these chassis over the years but who has not issues. These are damn good chassis and people that have had them have been asking GM to bring them back for years. That is the facts, so go back to your Fraud (Ford) /Fiat Dodge blogs and leave people alone. Time will tell how good these are. I am betting they will be awesome
Doug Christensen yeah, I notice they’re flying off the lots. When all you have is insults, that’s the giveaway that you have no facts. Big crybaby.
@@waldend248 Thanks for the feed back, my proof is i own a 2008 5500 that that has a 36 foot motor home built on the back of it that has been absolutely awesome, + 35 years in the HD industry of pulling wrenches on various brands including Top kick and Kodiak from the 8.1 to the Duramax. You want to compare facts?? Bring it on. Cry baby!
Only 350hp? Wow 😕😢
It's a downtuned 6.6 Duramax. Navistar built the frames, assembled the trucks and dialed the power down to a level that would be safe to run basically flat out all the time. Take a look at the 6.7 Cummins power ratings in commercial vehicles vs the Ram. Same with the powerstroke like he said in the video - in the F550 it's tuned down to 330hp.
good info...
Wish ram would make a bigger pick up to compete within this market. As far as I'm concerned Ford and Chevy are simply junk.
Ouch Mr. Rogaine!!! If RAM could actually deliver units (this was true even pre COVID / Chip B.S.) they would put a hurtin’ on the blue oval.
Why is it so small
Stop comparing it to the Ford 550 compare it to the Ford 650 omg
Got it. Thanks!