Black plate (39,1)
DURAMAX Diesel Engine (LML/LGH) - 2011
Driving and Operating
9-39
Vehicle
Axle Ratio
Max. Trailer Wt.
GCWR**
G3500 Passenger Van Short Wheelbase
3.54
4 536 kg (9,900 lbs)
7 711 kg (17,000 lbs)
G3500 Passenger Van Long Wheelbase
3.54
4 536 kg (9,700 lbs)
7 711 kg (17,000 lbs)
*Fifth-wheel or gooseneck kingpin weight should be 15 percent to 25 percent of trailer weight up to 1 587 kg
(3,500 lbs) maximum.
**The Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) is the total allowable weight of the completely loaded vehicle
and trailer including any passengers, cargo, equipment and conversions. The GCWR for the vehicle should not be
exceeded.
1
Trailer rating limited to 5 897 kg (13,000 lbs) with ball hitch.
2
Trailer rating limited to 7 257 kg (16,000 lbs) with ball hitch.
3
Trailer rating limited to 7 484 kg (16,500 lbs) with ball hitch.
4
Trailer rating limited to 7 711 kg (17,000 lbs) with ball hitch.
See
“
Towing a Trailer
”
in the owner
manual for more information.
Conversions and
Add-Ons
Power Take-Off (PTO)
The power take
‐
off (PTO) is an
upfitter integrated system that
allows the user to create an
auxiliary power source for running
add
‐
on equipment, such as salt
spreaders, snow plows, winches
and lift buckets. The PTO system
controls engine speed to values
higher than normal base idle,
PTO load relay engagement and
shutdown of the engine.