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2006 Best In Class Awards

Truck Trend's Best in Class of 2006

2006 Best In Class Best Work Truck Longbed


Best Work Truck Longbed 2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax
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Best Work Truck Longbed 2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax
2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax

Winner: 2006 Chevrolet 2500 HD Duramax
In a class where working all day at maximum capacity isn't just necessary but the status quo, every ounce of power--specifically, every pound-foot of torque--is pushed to the limits for extended periods. We like that GM retuned the Duramax to get more power out of the V-8 and is keeping the overbuilt Allison five-speed a part of the package. Look for a six-speed soon. Although the priciest diesel/automatic of the group, this is a truck that's ready to work.


Best Work Truck (Longbed)


Vehicle Chevy/GMC 2500 HD Silverado/Sierra Dodge Ram BR2500 Ford F-250 Super Duty
Base price $28,950/$29,250 $29,390 $26,355
Wheelbase, in. 133 141 137
Base engine (opt) 6.0L OHV V-8 (8.1L V-8 $950, 6.6L TD V-8 $5310) 5.7L OHV V-8 (5.9L TD I-6 $5555) 5.4L SOHC V-8 (6.8L V-10 $600, 6.0L TD V-8 $5100)
Transmissions 4-spd/5-spd auto $1095/$2295 (w/6.6 only) $1095/$1170 (w/5.7 only) $1095/$1480 (w/6.0 only)
Hp, SAE 300 (330, 360) 345 (325) 300 (362, 325)
Torque, SAE 360 (450, 650) 375 (610) 365 (457, 570)
Airbags Dual Dual Dual
Brakes, f/r Disc/disc RWAL Disc/drum 4WAL Disc/disc 4WAL
Tires (4) 245/75R16 E 235/70R17 E 245/75R16 E
Fuel cap, gal 34 35 38
EPA fuel econ, city/hwy N/A N/A N/A
Max pass 3 3 3
Base curb weight, lb 5142 5882 5611
GVWR, lb 9200 8650 8800
Max payload cap, lb 4047 3000 3320
Max towing cap, lb 12,000 13,650 13,000


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