The 2021 Chevy Silverado 6500 HD Is The Coolest Truck You Can't Tow With...

[@BigTruckBigRV]

Great video!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks BTBRV!

[@WE_TW0_TRIVNGLE]

@@JB_WhoWork hello buddy, greetings from Russia!) Good Chevy, and your review is good!) Thanks for this video, i like it)

[@adamzaidi1748]

For those saying it's made for payload rather than towing. Yes and no. Usually the dealership or customer will spec these things out to a certain GVWR. For example when ordering this most will order it with a 14,500lbs GVWR because it allows you to tow more overall weight while staying dot compliant. Also for your GVWR to stay dot compliant when carrying a load of gravel. That was Chevrolet's main focus. A 3500 sometimes will have a GVWR of 17,500 but in reality is not nearly as heavy duty as Chevrolet's medium duty trucks. I guarantee you are much safer in towing 37,000lbs with this medium duty truck then you are in any 3500. I know someone who tows a dozer with their 6500 on a tandem axle gooseneck that's probably in between 32ft to 38 ft long. I think that those are ways around 15,000 to 16,000 pounds plus whatever the trailer weights not including the job box, tools, chains, compressors, jacks, a welder and a whole lot of other junk. No the truck is not Dot compliant ,but it easily tows every bit of that. Any 3500 either Dodge or Chevy as well as an f-450 "all have been tuned". The 6500 "Although admittingly slow going up steep grades" but she tows and stops very confidently compared to anything that has ever towed this equipment. So yes it will tow and toe better than anything else besides a full size semi or bus.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Really good perspective 👍🏾

[@laynerhonemus7945]

We have one at my job and It got into small highway accident while it was towing a 28 foot 2 axle dump trailer loaded with an excavator and a pallet of concrete bags. An SUV swerved into it and hit the bedside pretty hard. The guy driving it said he pulled over to look at the back of the trailer but then realized the hit was right behind the cab. He could barely feel the hit. They’re units for sure!

[@jamesyork6023]

I’m excited to see a f600 in person. Everyone doesn’t realize that these are made for payload rather than towing. Is it capable, yes. I’d feel a lot safer towing 30k with something like this rather than a one ton, “ratings” aside.

[@sstroh08]

Unloaded heavy duty spring suspended trucks are super rough haha. A lot of the big trucks have full air suspension for this reason. I wouldn't mind havinf one of these too. ..... In like 20 years when it comes into my price range lol.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Same lol!

[@chrisward405]

I have a 2020 5500 hd 4x4 and I have to say I love it. These trucks were designed to haul. You can tow with these trucks with no problems. I tow all kinds of equipment with mine. I also tow a 36 foot camper along with a side x side, generator, 100 gallons of fresh water, firewood, and 50 gallons of gas on the bed which is 11 foot long. The 2wd version of these trucks turn a lot sharper. You can also get air ride rear suspension in the 2wd version which I highly recommend. As far as the interior goes you have to keep in mind that this is a work truck and they do make a LT model as well. I have a few videos on my channel of my setup. Feel free to check them out

[@davidc5808]

hi! how is your chevy holding up so far? any problems or breakdowns? how many miles do you have now?

[@larzakalazerath6655]

Kelderman makes great front as well as rear air ride suspensions and stabilizer bars for 4x2's and 4x4's.You can do a complete air set up for brakes as well and even run tool's of the compressor with the right set up.

[@whatta7793]

Gonna need a CDL to tow anything sizable with it. Badass truck.

[@wildcatoutdoors]

Kodiaks were and still the coolest chevy ever made

[@toofastnobrakes]

I wish they offered these truck with at least a mild exterior upgrade. The come basic as can be, but it’s a work truck 🤷‍♂️

[@matthewreed1078]

International has one also the same hood is used but International uses there own Instrument panels tho not from chevy

[@kingwalk167]

I didn’t know HD trucks were made to drive like Cadillacs. I guess I learned something new.

[@Trident_Euclid]

You expect too much from such vehicle. Man this would be considered a luxury work truck here in the middle east. All we get is boring Japanese designs. And very low in power.

[@omarzowila]

I plan on getting one of these and turning it into a 6-8 door SUV

[@jspeedadventures]

Made for payload, not towing. Actually pulls less than a 3500.

[@lenny8100]

There made for carrying not hauling

[@PWgadgets]

@@lenny8100 There is no such thing as "carrying". You are taking about hauling or payload just like he said. So "carrying" and hauling would be the same thing. It's hauling/haul and towing/tow.

[@justmeimgigi5629]

I have pulled 20 tons with no problem. 40 foot gooseneck- I call it towing, call it what you will😊

[@sstroh08]

I didn't know you could get these in 4x4.awesome!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yup!

[@nowayoutstp4]

Dang that is sweet! Loved the blacked out scheme too.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yup, really cool rig 👍🏾

[@MrLuckytrucker21]

You can easily tow and be over 26000lbs, and will need a cdl!

[@carpediem8892]

What I want to do with this truck? Put an aluminum CM truckbed with boxes from Satble Camper. Then load a Host Mammoth truck camper with 3 slides out onto it. Done. The perfect rig

[@buddtwin2]

No you wouldn’t buy a Chevy period if you wanna tow. You go buy a dodge 4500/5500 or a f450-550

[@waltere.mellin3537]

Hell yeah, go for it. I'm looking at getting the 6500 4x4 myself. I would definitely go with the LT model. They now offer the Allison 2000 series transmission, which is a 10 speed automatic

[@JB_WhoWork]

💯

[@thecommercialtruckguy4024]

Not available on the 4500-6500's

[@wirancher1825]

An absolute beast, love the look very sharp

[@dustygibbs7739]

So it's more of a want than a need?? Why do that, it would take so much deisel just to get back and forth short distances in a huge truck like that!

[@MikeNizzle]

Basically a damn 18 wheeler

[@jasonscales2522]

DEF location is not in a convenient spot

[@jredd801]

The payload is where its at, i haul 700 gals of water and 3 hotsy units on the bed and it barely squints.. i put 22.5/11r and it sits tall and look awesome..✌

[@kaseycarter6933]

Do you have a picture?

[@gherasimtibi]

Dumb location for the def tank actually, as all def fill ups at any truck stop would be on the drivers side.

[@devengudinas1649]

Yea you have to drive in backwards. Same location as my Hino work truck. 🤦‍♂️

[@gherasimtibi]

@@devengudinas1649 damn

[@janamaro5894]

I think it's not L5P Duramax, it's going to be L5D Duramax. Except International CV is the same as Chevy 4500, 5500, and 6500.

[@wesleyjunkin2445]

It’s the l5P with smaller turbo for commercial use. Injectors are the same tuning is slightly different.They call it the l5D

[@RealChoice1776]

I am considering a 6500 with a chassis 220 for a DIY motor home build The weight capacity is amazing but liquid spring would be a must

[@MisterMikeTexas]

Chevy Kodiak and GMC TopKick?

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

Same family.

[@christiankocha8663]

Got one over the 3500 and it was cheaper, and handles everything I do for landscaping

[@larzakalazerath6655]

Your crazy to use a 3500 for regular heavy towing. That is not a commercial duty truck like that 6500. If you try heavy haul in a 1 ton it might make to 100K before its shot. Not only is the longevity of the truck it self greatly different. Service is way easier/cheaper with a tilt front and then there's the safety factor. The weight of the truck helps tremendously when towing. Have you ever compared the size of the brakes. The commercial medium duty trucks are like four times the size of a of a 1 ton's brakes. If your hauling 18K + daily even weekly you'll be changing those brakes every couple of months and they still might fail. (at the worst possible time too) God forbid if your in a mountainous region. Those down grades will light your brakes on fire! Engine brakes or J brakes will save your a** and keep you running on down the road. I still believe for every day heavy hauling a 9 speed Allison in the medium duty class is the best set up preferably mated to either a Cummins ISB6.7 or the Detroit 60/ DD5. The Duramax 6.6L has a few issues that have to be attended to right out the gate like crappy injectors and a plastic impeller on the turbo that likes to melt, other wise it's a good motor. Better then the Power Stroke IMOP just not the same level as the DD5 or ISB6.7. I've run a lot of Medium duty trucks from flat beds hauling building material on 20' dump beds and 24' piggy backs to Heavy equipment low boy 30'/40' trailers so this is just real world experience I have had and the other drivers I worked with plus the mechanics that kept our trucks on the road. Not numbers on a piece of paper full of factory specs. Anyone can take my advise for what you want.(or not) I just know what I felt safe driving and what stayed on the road and out of the mechanics shop the most since I got into the industry back in 1988/89.

[@DocRevo]

If you think that's cool, the the next step is to go checkout some real medium duty trucks - like 26k GVW on up - with big truck features like air brakes. Those tiny tires ride like crap and don't stop very well when your loaded out to 20K lbs.... My Freightliner M2 rides almost as comfy as a sedan with air suspension rolling on 11R22.5's. It stops better (and the engine brake is strong) and the short wheelbase turns better than my previous F550 service truck...even being ten years old, I'd take it over any new sub-CDL chassis out there....And, after living through working all these truck through the worst emissions BS of the early to mid 2000's, I sure as heck would not touch anything International is involved in.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing this bro, really good stuff! This 6509 was definitely short of a homer run especially with no towing numbers 👍🏾

[@SLICKW1993]

When I saw International that turned me off.

[@allenszykula8071]

I hope you didn't actually ever buy that pile chevy medium cookie trucks are a waste of money to many nickle and dime you to death problems stick with ford get the f650 better platform for hauling and towing.

[@fattie2550]

JB, you are almost at 100K subs. Looks like your next truck is gonna be a 6500.

[@sferg9582]

I found that the towing rating is between 17,500 and 19,500 lbs. You'd probably be able to tow just a s much with a standard Silverado 3500/Duramax

[@devengudinas1649]

Actually a 3500 tows more

[@DanielMartinez-rv6su]

My duramax 3500 DWR can haul 36k with a gooseneck

[@labarbieXCJNGX]

You are all wrong. Better learn to read

[@justmeimgigi5629]

@@devengudinas1649actually it doesn’t. I have an F550, a 3500, 4500 and 6500. 6500 does better towing/hauling than any of them.

[@christophershepherd4399]

You can change things on engine to be able to tow

[@BrandonLeech]

As far as the big 3 medium duty stuff goes these are by far the coolest. They are really Navistar/International built trucks with a GM powertrain and interior in them. Some cool features you won't ever get on a Ford or RAM medium duty. Not a fan of 4wd on a truck like this and it needs the aluminum wheels IMO.

[@brianbellerive8546]

I have the 2wd version and my buddy has 4wd. The turning radius in the 2wd is way better

[@justmeimgigi5629]

I have a 2022 6500 CC and OMG the roughest truck ever!!!! Can pull like a beast but will beat you to death! I HATE IT!

[@kodiakdiaries]

They aren't the best for towing...more for payload. Like a heavy camper😂

[@DaInfamous0ne]

I'd get one just to modify it to tow.

[@norrisdavis5893]

It is blasphemous to talk about a Ford while you driving a Chevy. 😂😂😂 The Kodiak training radius is better I have one. It’s a super hauler…

[@wicksfarm4895]

gvwr is higher than a 3500hd but the cgvwr is lower compare to a 3500hd i do owned a 2022 international cv515

[@sadchino1]

Good morning I have a question about a silverado 2023 6500 truck, how does the dual tank work?

[@dbcooper1509]

Love your videos. What's up with the rust in the leaf springs at 6:15?

[@pantachapin986]

Bro... I ha e a 2019 and issues with front axle and I can't find the axle seals anywhere. If anyone knows please let me know

[@brjha]

usually manufacturers use previous gen's cab on commercial vehicles. Ford F-650/750 still have the same cab from the 1999 super duty albeit updated to the early 2000s interior. It is easier and cheaper to produce an already tried-and-true cab vs always using the latest and greatest.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Makes sense 👍🏾

[@rontopping2048]

Not a secret

[@charlesmorris6952]

Because there's no way in the ass end slap a rhino flatbed on it and good to maybe aluminum bed

[@gregorycannon2458]

Nice...I'll stick with my Ironhide though

[@dazzleyd]

that would look cool as a 6x6

[@stevendunn596]

I have that same truck for work minus the seats in the back use it all the time to tow I told a 16,000 pound trailer with it and it was fine

[@darthmaul7428]

I can't get over the shit interior, gm needs to offer packages like ram.

[@darthmaul7428]

@Native Texan true.

[@Denali_Rebel]

You want fancy flashy tech get a ram. I prefer not to need to use an iPad to turn on my ac.

[@tambosnipes1652]

Game to the moon

[@justmeimgigi5629]

They do offer. Mine is all electric.. seats included. Leather…everything. 2023

[@mmahtnart8986]

Put a bed on it and cruise the hood with yo hands in da air like ya just don't care.

[@ButchOC]

What’s the air tank for??? I justgot one and don’t know what it’s for

[@rsandrews8115]

I use the rear floor of my 2019 Duramax to haul additives, cleaners and body cleaners.

[@fordman2698]

Nice truck, but it at least needs the 10 speed. It would be nice to upgrade the interior as well. Same goes for the F-650.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I agree especially with the 6 speed shifts..

[@3_Klos1122]

Air tank for air ride . Electric over hydraulic brakes

[@thelastprophet4578]

Man I really appreciate your channel, I'm a novice and I'm learning so much from you. Thanks!

[@JB_WhoWork]

🙏🏽

[@joelbenitez5794]

anyone know what weathertech floor mats fit this truck

[@danielrubio6675]

You just got yourself another sub. Keep it up man!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Daniel 🙏🏽

[@ReshardsAutomotiveWorkshop]

We have two of these at work. They are awesome to drive. I do wish ours had air bags. Only bad thing about it.

[@toofastnobrakes]

That’s a badass truck 😂 put a steel bed on it and it good to tow like a MF. Should also check out the ford f650. I’ve seen people convert them to pickups

[@JB_WhoWork]

Lol! I’m surprised they don’t give the option to tow heavy but this rig is already extremely heavy...

[@RunningBear043]

Haha lol this truck is GARBAGE!!!

[@merchiehopkins]

It's more for county and country bound not the city

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

I do like the Ford F450 with the widetrack front end...

[@stephenfranciszielski6309]

If you get this truck tricked out with the available air ride package, then I bet the ride would be much better. The interior cab itself is boring but hey, it's a work man's truck anyway. Just think what the truck could be like with the interior of a Dodge Ram or Silverado truck with all of the bells and whistles. Wow.

[@dondidykes5306]

Wheel base has alot to do with how it turns

[@scottmcdonald9572]

It’s an international

[@victorperrotta4007]

You so crazy! But I love the truck too!

[@joekopf9950]

That's the air tank for when I put my 5 trumpet train horns on it. 😜😃😃😃

[@JB_WhoWork]

Lol

[@nightfall22]

I wonder what the reliability is on those things. I’d love to see a truck camper on that beast 🤔🤤🤤

[@bradenreed1152]

Think my 01 Cummins 2500 has about the same amount of leaf spring in the rear lol

[@JB_WhoWork]

🤣🤣🤣

[@Alexander-fr1kk]

They’re utility trucks… I have a SRW 3500 Denali and wish they’d show what gear you’re in.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I know right??? I’m sure they will address this soon 👍🏾

[@chriswebb7521]

Nope hydraulic brakes.

[@davefisher6968]

You kind of glossed over the fact that it’s not really even a gm product, it’s made by Navistar who makes the same truck as a Intertrashional.

[@joelocker3508]

Just the frame is international cab and power train is gm so it's mostly gm!

[@bentleyfatheree1616]

Motor is made by GM come-on man facts

[@joelocker3508]

@@bentleyfatheree1616 well they been using it for 22 years

[@bentleyfatheree1616]

Well not this motor . The L5P is nothing like any other Duramax. GM just kept the name

[@davefisher6968]

Did gm sell their medium truck division to Navistar 22 years ago? I thought it was 5 or 6.

[@jeremycurtis6341]

I'm very interested in this truck

[@WalkerTexasplumber]

Great payload but sucky towing numbers

[@JB_WhoWork]

Yea I’m, very surprised by that... It’s literally a class 6 truck lol!

[@stewslogisticsllc9460]

Turbo in the valley

[@brucenaylor2043]

Wow it looks like it would be towing monster....smdh.

[@JB_WhoWork]

I know right...

[@alexlankford6301]

You can get them with the axle at 60" after cab a 3500 dually box will fit perfectly

[@thecommercialtruckguy4024]

56"CA on the 3500 beds

[@trevormaynard4820]

She Looks beautiful

[@rabahawadallah2117]

How much is it brother man?

[@matthewsanchez5374]

I like your videos. You'll be at 1 million subscribers in no time!!!!

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks Matthew 🙏🏽

[@maxamillian3487]

Black tank is for air brakes

[@Revon-Feuer]

Not with that attitude you can't

[@bradefulle7732]

You have no taste in trucks

[@vasilykhachiuridze5747]

How much empty weight

[@lbtt295]

The only option to decide is how much a person or business wants to pay for maintenance, most people commenting dont seem to have experience spending the many thousands of dollars maintaining these combinations . Duramax/Allison, Cummins/Aisin, or Powerstroke/Ford Trans.

[@lucasjohnstone6419]

5:00 brooo none of my fingers bend backwards like that

[@JB_WhoWork]

😂

[@dondidykes5306]

You'd need that 4 wheel drive in the winter

[@The101Point1]

Those trucks don't come with many options also most of them aren't four-wheel drive its cool this one is. DMAXRYNO wanted to buy one but he said they're too plain for the money. And you can tow this with them use them to tow horse trailers sometimes hotshots because remember all this truck is a updated Kodiak or Topkick

[@johnthompson1371]

Just a cheap ass chevy

[@paulorogeriosalles6992]

Manda os modelos 2024!!!

[@broncomcbane6382]

6.5 Duramax? 8tons towing Thats a Medium Duty rig. International offers this before they sold out to VW

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

How about a 3 part series about buying a used tow rig? Problems and positive attributes with Dodge(Ram), Ford, GMC (Chevy)...

[@JB_WhoWork]

Great idea!

[@matt-vr1rd]

Im thinking that with a 22.5 gvwr and 15k rear gawr, this truck should basically be cabaple of about 6k+ tongue wieght.. and could be hell of a hot shot style unit. I'm still learning myself because I want to make the proper decision when buying my next tow rig.. but to say you cant tow with it is silly. Check out LOAD MIZER's video on gvwr.. this is sooo much more capable than a 3500 and you wouldnt have to poo yourself at the scales.

[@brianaustin6184]

Nice truck no doubt,on the same note I would never buy anything associated with international. Look at the Ford engines,also they 18 wheelers are crappy. They rattle apart always had issues. Would of better if they did it in their own.

[@JB_WhoWork]

Thanks for sharing this 👍🏾

[@brianaustin6184]

@@JB_WhoWork thank you for the great reviews love the content! Nice truck 🤠👍🏻

[@brjha]

I believe chevrolet sold the rights for navistar to build this. The cab, engine, and trans are original GM parts.

[@JB_WhoWork]

@@brianaustin6184 thanks Brian!

[@brianaustin6184]

@@brjha idk I see navistars out here with everything being the same aside from the grill and probably one of their navistar motors. Not sure why international is such a popular choice. Drove a day cab with their A26 engine in it.was subpar to respectful. I do not really know any truckers that are fans them. I’ll have to do some research to see if that is the case bud.

[@landonleffler2106]

I see people towing 30k+ with these often. I hope they bump the ratings soo we dont have to ride dirty.

[@iammekanic9800]

You earned a sub man. And the video title. 👌🤣

[@JB_WhoWork]

🙏🏽

[@panthermartin7784]

Put a mild towing tune in my F550 service truck and the TopKick service truck, DRAMATIC improvement in the overall performance of the engine, without the tune both were a dog, never had issues but never exceeded flashing anything beyond a mild towing tune. Next service truck in a year will get the same tune or something similar ..

[@jameswalz9533]

Ye no one cares

[@tbbucks2]

I have a steel bed on mine and I can tell you the ride isn't much better. It rides a lot better when I have a loaded trailer though.