What is a Chevy Dually Truck?

Here at Woodhouse Chevrolet, we have trucks. That much is obvious, but what if even the most heavy-duty pickup truck isn’t enough for your work needs? You might need to step it up a notch with a Chevy dually vehicle.

Chevy Dually Truck Features

“Dually” refers to the dual-rear-wheels of a truck like the Chevy Silverado 3500HD. This model is available in a variety of trims with several engine options and can tow up to 36,000 lbs. with a payload capability of 7,442 lbs.

Truck likes the Chevy Silverado 3500HD are serious workhorses. Dually trucks have wider, larger fenders designed to cover both tires and rear axles with full-floating configurations that are much stronger than a single-wheel semi-floating axle.

You can choose a regular cab, double cab, or crew cab Chevy dually truck, depending on the cabin space you ultimately need. Go for a long bed or regular bed, as you deem necessary.

Let’s take a look at some trim and engine options.

Trims & Engines

Available in the WT, LT, and LTZ trims, the dual-wheel Chevy Silverado 3500HD comes with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. The engine options are as follows:

6.6-Liter Duramax Turbodiesel V8

• 445 horsepower
• 910 lb-ft of torque
• 42 rear axle ratio
• Exhaust brake
• Engine block heater
• Capped fuel fill
• Paired with Allison® 10-speed automatic transmission 

6.6-Liter Gas V8

• 401 horsepower
• 464 lb-ft of torque
• 73 rear axle ratio
• Paired with 6-speed automatic transmission
• Capless fuel fill

Dually Truck Tech

For such a powerful workhorse, modern dually trucks like the Chevy Silverado 3500HD are decked out with dynamic driver tech, including an infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen, hitch guidance with hitch, available rear mirror camera, and more.

To find out what a dually truck can do for you, contact Woodhouse Chevrolet today!