chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

[OLDSPUD]

I am considering buying a 2004 Land cruiser (4.7 liter, 235 hp @ 4800 rpm), rated towing cap at 6500 lb, I own a 245 four winns cuddy, towing weight is approx 6400 lbs. I currently pull it with a 2003 chev 2500 hd (6.0 300hp). I would sell my truck if I buy the toyota. My brother is having trouble pulling his 22 ft cobalt with his Durango. Will I have problems with the toyota?<br /><br />Thanks

 

[JB]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

No way would I even think about a tow vehicle that was rated for 1.5% over tow weight.<br /><br />Your boat needs a vehicle rated for not less than 7500#. Better 10,000#.

 

[Bondo]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

Ayuh,<br />I Agree.... Your Boat will be driving that TOYota.......<br />Keep your Truck.....

 

[waterone1@aol.com]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

Toyota is making a big marketing splash with their FIRST full size pickup, knowing that half of the buyers out there buy a pickup with no intentions of towing anything. Whether it's ford, Chevy, or dodge, stick with the people that have been building real trucks for decades.

 

[OLDSPUD]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

Thanks Gentlemen,<br />My wife got the Cruiser, kept my chev, traded my wifes german sedan. The toyota is a pretty nice unit.

 

[mbhenry]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

I drive a Toyota Tundra for work. It's a 4 door, with the 4x4 off road package and the towing package. Great, Great vehicle for going to the store, or family outings. <br />If your pulling 3000 pounds or less it is a Great tow vehicle. <br />When you get over 3000 lbs. I have found that the vehicle does not have the body weight and mass to tow higher weights. The truck rolls in turns, and has mushy suspension.<br />I have towed 5000 lbs. with this truck and I was VERY, VERY Uncomortable!<br />Mike

 

[PercussionMafia]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

Only 3000? No offense, but I've towed more than that with my Cherokee (5000lb capacity) and it was fine.<br /><br />spudbartlett - Glad to see it worked out for you!

 

[mbhenry]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

I didn't say that it will ONLY pull 3000. It is rated at about 7000. But I have been driving this in almost all types of towing situation. I would rather tow with a Cherokee. <br />My Daughter has a Cherokee and it tow MUCH better than the Tundra.

 

[PercussionMafia]

Re: chevy 2500hd vs toyota land cruiser

Yeah, I kinda meant more along the lines of "at only 3000 it felt bad?" My neighbor has a Tundra and it looks like a decent enough truck, but I've never really seen one perform. The Cherokee is an adequate tow vehicle for what I need it for (12 foot Zodiac, mostly). The most I ever towed was a heavy, old, VW bus filled with parts (~4500lbs) and on a dolly that was five times too large. The weakest part was the braking (no axuiliary brakes, just the XJ's), but it handled and powered up fine. I think the weakest part you'll find the Cherokee in towing is the brakes and the fact that it's a unibody. Driveline wise, it's up to the task.