2012 Cyclone 3010HD and 2005 Duramax 2500HD Scale weights...

In case anyone wanted to compare...

I loaded up the quads and spare diesel on my 05 Duramax.
I hit the CAT Certified Scales at the local Flying J Truck Stop.
Here are the weights - and my truck specified weights.


CAT Scale numbers

- steer axle 4360 lbs

- drive axle 6140 lbs

- trailer axle 13080 lbs

- Combined truck/trailer 23580 lbs

- Calculated GWVR (4360+6140) 10500 lbs





My 2005 2500HD Duramax spec ratings

- steer axle max wt. 4670 lbs

- drive axle max wt. 6084 lbs (over by 44 lbs)

- trailer maximum wt. 12000 lbs (over by 1080 lbs)

- Combined truck/trailer max 22000 lbs (over by 1580 lbs)

- truck GVWR max wt. 9200 lbs (over by 1300 lbs)






My 2012 Cyclone 3010 ratings

- trailer max 14000 lbs



My truck seems to handle the load fine. I have air bags, so it looks level.
I can lower my Rear Wheel weight by removing some spare diesel I carry.
Either way I'm over for Pin Weight specifically... I'll be looking at a 1 ton.

i went from a 2010 chevy 2500 to a 2011 dodge dually and it was worth every penny. the mileage loss hurts the pocket book a little but the added peace of mind that duals add along with the exhaust brake makes for a relaxing time towing.

how much water were you carrying when you hit the scales?

brett

I was loaded full of water - and 80L extra diesel ontop of a fuel tank. Pretty much as heavy as I'll ever be.

The new GMC 2011 have huge payloads - 3500lbs I thought I read. (not sure if CC or long box etc.) I'd rather not go DRW. I'll have to look at the SRW 1 ton payload.