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The three-quarter-ton model's towing capacity is 9,600 lb (4,400 kg), being one of the best of any 4×4 SUV and unmatched by any other SUV. The towing capacity of the Suburban 2500 was unmatched, but also uncontested because of the discontinuation of the Ford Excursion in 2006. The three-quarter-ton model also has a GCVW of 16,000 lb (7,300 kg).
The GMT800 was a General Motors full-size truck platform used from the 1999 through 2009 model years. It is the foundation for the Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra pickups; and the derivative GMT820 and GMT830 versions for the Chevrolet Tahoe/GMC Yukon and the Chevrolet Suburban/GMC Yukon XL full-size SUVs, respectively.
To combat the extra payload and towing capacity of the diesel, an improved braking package, as well as super heavy duty axles and suspension were fitted. Holden recommends a maximum 3,400 kilograms (7,500 lb) towing limit for the turbo diesels, with a reduced figure of 2,720 kilograms (6,000 lb) for the petrol models. [8]
The Denali was rated for towing 10,000 pounds (4,500 kg) [5] and hauling 1,840 pounds (830 kg) in the cargo box. [citation needed] The Sierra Denali was initially equipped with Delphi's Quadrasteer system as standard equipment. It was a four-wheel steering system that greatly reduced the truck's turning radius and improved lane changing while ...
Towing capacity increased by 800 lb (360 kg) for a maximum towing capacity of 8,900 lb (4,000 kg) when properly equipped with the appropriate axle ratio and heavy-duty trailer towing package. [26] Payload capacity was increased to a maximum of 1,614 lb (732 kg). Models equipped with the heavy-duty trailer towing package received a heavy duty 9. ...
The system enables the vehicle to turn tighter. It was initially a $7,000 option. The cost was lowered to $5,600, $2,000 and eventually $1,000 in order to boost sales. The steering system was popular for applications frequently towing boats, fifth wheels, or other large equipment. [1] [2]
Annual production capacity was 70,000, [11] but sales from 2001 barely reach half that number and the model become the lowest-selling SUV marketed by Ford or Lincoln-Mercury. The large size of the Excursion led to it being dubbed the Ford Valdez by Martin Short of the Sierra Club in 1999 (in reference to the Exxon Valdez supertanker). [12]
The 9.5-inch C-clip rear differential was featured in both the Suburban and pickups, available in 6- or 8-lug variations, employing 33-spline axles. This differential remained in production through 2009 and even found use in vehicles like the TrailBlazer SS, Saab 9-7X, and SSR.