6.0 Vortec Question October 01, 2015 12:53PM
Looking at purchasing a truck to haul a tractor around during the summer months and know I want a Chevy or gmc. Curious if anyone can tell me how a 6.0 handles a trailer or if I should just spend the extra cash and buy a duramax. Guessing the trailer with tractor will be around 10,000 total. THanks in advance!
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 01, 2015 02:36PM
If you're on flat ground and only going to pull trailer very few times, you are ok. But if you're not and going to pull trailer often don't even consider it, spend the money.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 01, 2015 11:22PM
The 6.0 has plenty of power to handle a 7 ton trailer and a load of 8 to 9 thousand lbs, I do it all the time.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 12:32AM
It will do it, but it isn't going to like it. Ive been there....had two 6.0s.....went to a diesel and will never go back......to make my 6.0s pull a hill or mountain with a trailer it would have to drop to a low gear and scream 4000 rpm plus to do it. Trust me the diesel is worth the money, look around what the majority uses to tow and you'll see 90% diesel trucks
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 01:51AM
6.0 s are just fine,for the extra 15K the gasser does great. Sure the MAX is better,but lets face it we can not all have the best,make do,like the old days and save some money. I put 250 k on a heavy half ton with 6 bolt wheels,trler was 6.5 tons,tractor was 12,000 and a bumper hitch,put 500 # on the front bumper and it drove like a caddy.LOL have had semis and straight trucks all have their place. My Chevy 6.0 is a great truck,keep the smaller stock size tires on with 4.10 gears..
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 11:21AM
You better hope like Hell the DOT never stops you with that load on a Half Ton Pickup !
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 05:18AM
Where are you located? I have a 2012 GMC that has the 6.0 in it that I could sell. I bought it in 2012, and it has 29k miles. If interested, call me. Neil @ 608-317-7321
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 11:28AM
Just bought a 2015 duramax and I love it. The same truck I bought with a 6.0 in it was only $5k cheaper. If you buy a 6.0 and do a lot of pulling with it you will be highly disappointed period. The vortecs are great engines and they have their place but in my opinion they don't belong in a 3/4 truck. If you like pulling a trailer around in 3rd gear and getting 5mpg then the 6.0 is for you, if not then spend the extra $5k and get the duramax. Well worth the extra cash.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 12:53PM
Don't underestimate the value of the Allison transmission that comes with the Duramax. I pull trailers all the time with my 2005 Max and would almost do without the diesel to keep the Allison. That being said, I had my truck rearended and had to drive a rental 2015 Chevy 3/4 with 6.0 and it was a dog in power and mileage. Just no comparison in power or economy. 6.0 average of 11 mpg...6.6 average of 18 mpg with lite power tune. Like most have said if no trailering might be an option otherwise no question which is the best and most economical
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 01:20PM
Just did some quick math on the 6.0 vs. 6.6. If you drive an average of 12000 mi. yr. the difference in fuel cost alone will be about $900.00 less for the diesel. (Just trying to help justify the difference in cost to myself. LOL) That is using the current difference in gas vs. diesel fuel that I am paying now, about ten cents higher for diesel. Your mileage may vary but consider the difference in used value and there is no comparison.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 03:19PM
Just today I overheard a Co worker say that a 6.0 has good power until you hook a trailer behind it then it's all over with! I found some interesting articles online concerning this very topic and majority of the 6.0 owners stated they run OK on flat ground but suffer severely in the hills hooked to a trailer. I want to get in, and JUST DRIVE and I'm thinking the duramax is the route to take.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 02, 2015 12:49PM
I own a 2012 3/4 ton chevy with the 6.0. I have never been more disappointed on how it pulls a gooseneck traile.it has no power and always downshifting and gets 5 mpg when towing. I've never had a duramax but have a 2015 dodge with the cummins and am really pleased with the power but only gets 8mpg towing
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 03, 2015 05:43AM
I have a 6.0. if you are pulling anything with it you will want to know where every gas station is at. Winking
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 04, 2015 02:40PM
who the **ell are you trying to fool at 5K difference??????????????????? fool fool fool !!!!!!!!!! new it is min. of 8,used much more !!!!!!!
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 04, 2015 03:05PM
Went from a 02 duramax to a 14 6.0. Very happy with truck and pulls a 12,000lb tractor 70+ mph. If your not hooking everyday to trailer you will be pleased with the 6.0
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 05, 2015 12:43AM
The 6.0 trucks are very nice to drive or use for light hauling on occasion...heavy towing get a diesel! I have thought about going back to gas truck due to not towing much but once you have that power and no upshift downshift on every single incline with a load it's hard to go back. A friend just bought a new 6.0 crew cab, beautiful truck very nice but not very nice for pulling an enclosed trailer....if you can afford the diesel then go that route.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 05, 2015 12:17PM
we pull a 6200 truck on a 25ft gooseneck with a 03 6.0 truck all over Tennessee. pulls pretty good. buddy has an 08 6.0 truck with the Allison and it handles it great.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 06, 2015 08:03AM
I've heard a lot of different opinions on the 6.0 motor pulling a trailer. Some say it's got plenty others say it's a turd. Common sense says the duramax will blow the doors off a 6.0 hooked to a trailer. It's all about usable horse power and the duramax wins that category
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 07, 2015 05:37AM
I have an 01 6.0 auto & 4.11 gears. I pull 6500# of tractor and weights on a fairly lightweight gooseneck trailer so I'm probably under the 10k that you mentioned. We also have a 27' 5th wheel camper trailer which pulls about the same as the tractor. I travel on both interstate and 2 lane roads with hills on both. My opinion is that it's all about your expectations vs how much you're willing to spend and how often you will be towing. I'd love to have a Dmax but can't justify it for the number of times I tow with it. If I was towing 20+ times a year and 2 hours plus every time, then I'd probably want the Dmax. You will have to drive a 6.0, get a run at hills and accept that it will slow down on a big hill. I get ~12 mpg driving to work etc and checked it pulling both the camper and tractor at about 7 mpg if I recall correctly.
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 05, 2015 07:28PM
I have 2001 chevy suburban 5.3 vortec 278800 does fine pulling 18 foot trailer with tractor weighing 5300 pounds average 14 mph 5.3 bullet prof I towed a lot stuff orginal transmission just towing one antique tractor 5.3 vortec fine why pay 60000 for new duramax can buy 6.0 and 5.3 vortec under 45000
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Re: 6.0 Vortec Question October 05, 2015 11:04PM
Honestly you will hate the 6.0. We have one now an it has demoted to pull a 14' stock trailer in PA and OH. It has to run high RPM's to get the horsepower. I will not even drive the turd. If you want a gas truck, find a slightly used 8.1 wit the Allison. Or I hate to say it spend the money on the duramax. That's what I drive is the duramax. It was a sad day when GM got rid of the 8.1.
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What about the 6.2 engine October 06, 2015 05:03AM
Has anyone used the newer 6.2 engine in towing? I agree with most of the 6.0 comments. My buddy had one and we were sure it had something to do when you plugged the trailer lights in! It didn't matter weather it was a little utility trailer , or a 24 ft enclosed, mileage went in the crapper. Had the power, we don't pull a lot of hills though.
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 07, 2015 12:14PM
The 6.2 only comes in the 1500. As for a daily driver they flat out scoot. The 8 speed trans makes for a nice driver as it does not need to drop into the cellar when you stand on it. It's like a Duramax with spark plugs as it has direct injection, similar to a diesel. Driving them is a blast when you put an overfueled dodge in it's place. Mine gets 15+ mpg local driving, and for the same money as a Dmax, you can have 650 hp. That might not do much for you heavy hauler boys, but I never see a fueled up truck pulling a trailer anyway. If you need a truck......you should buy a truck.

BTW, they don't give the 6.2 package away either.
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 08, 2015 10:26AM
I have a friend got a 2015chevy5.3 vortec Z71LTZ trailer package hauls a 24 gooseneck with two tractors 10000 pounds both average fuel 12 mph and empty 22 mph and I have a friend that hauls two farmall M big trailer 2012 gmc 2500 hd 6.0 average 11 mph loaded empty not towing 16 mphLook at big picture spark plug motor are cheaper don't cost 1500 to 2000 for a turbo when it goes bad on deisal I pay diference in the gas Install super charger kit make same power as desial
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 08, 2015 10:37AM
You had better have that friend checked out ! There is no way he is hauling 2 10,000lb tractors and a 7000lb trailer and pulling that combo over 40mph. and getting that kind of mileage with a 5.3 . Just sayin .
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 08, 2015 11:26AM
Have you checked out dodge I have a friend got 3/4 ton with the big hemi 6.6 liter V8 2014 he said it kick Chevy 6.0 votec No end of power pulls fifth wheel camper Check at Ubersox in Platteville wi 18 mph pulling nothing 12 mph pulling trailer
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 08, 2015 12:40PM
Well I will tell you what . I've had all the Dodge Cummins , the Hemi , the V10 , Chevy Duramax , the 8.1 and Ford 6.4. The only gas motor that will come close to the Diesel is the 8.1 Chevy. Also if he is pulling that Load with that small engine setup He is so far over on GVWR its not even funny, hope he never gets checked by DOT.
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 08, 2015 01:38PM
Being over GVWR is not the point. Current and future gasoline technology is closing the gap. Light diesels are not the future. Europe has already started to outlaw them. Having driven a new 6.2, it's only a matter of time before someone builds a DI 8.1 gas engine and the diesel fad will wither. The 6.2 direct injected GM is awesome, another 125 cubes and they could fly. Don't believe it? Test drive a Hellcat.

This subject sounds exactly the same, when someone suggested that a certain diesel puller ditch his sigma pump and put spark plugs in his tractor and he laughed and said that will never happen.
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Re: What about the 6.2 engine October 08, 2015 02:45PM
well I haven't owned them all but I have had a bunch and the 6.4 dodge in a current gas truck is the stoutest of the three with a trailer and load that I have driven. I have never been a dodge buyer but if I was buying a gas or diesel right now it would have to be a Ram.
The gas because it just was better and the diesel so I could have my manual trans for a little while longer.
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