2021 Chevy Silverado 4500 HD vs. 5500 HD

2021 Chevy Silverado Comparison
2021 Chevy Silverado 4500 HD

vs.

2021 Chevy Silverado 5500 HD
Starting at $49,300

MSRP

Starting at $50,400
6.6L Duramax L5D V8

Engine

6.6L Duramax L5D V8
300 hp & 700 lb-ft of torque

Output

300 hp & 700 lb-ft of torque
14,001–16,500 pounds

GVWR

17,500–19,500 pounds
Regular/Crew Cab

Cab Options

Regular/Crew Cab
141–243

Wheelbase in inches

175–235

If your business is searching for a commercial chassis cab that can deliver in performance and capabilities, you’re likely searching the Chevy lineup. The 2021 Chevy Silverado 4500 HD and 5500 HD are two of the top options to get the job done in Lake Mills. Badger Chevrolet has put the Chevy Silverado 4500 HD vs. Chevy Silverado 5500 HD head-to-head, so you can determine which will best suit your business in the Cottage Grove area!

Silverado 4500 HD vs. 5500 HD: Pricing

There’s about a $1,000 difference between the Chevy Silverado 4500 HD and the Chevy Silverado 5500 HD. While you can save a little if you purchase the 4500 HD, you will enjoy an increased GVWR with the 5500 HD. Starting prices for both are as follows: 

  • 2021 Chevy Silverado 4500 HD: Starting at $49,300
  • 2021 Chevy Silverado 5500 HD: Starting at $50,400

Silverado 4500 HD vs. 5500 HD: Engine Specifications

Compare the Chevy Silverado 4500 HD vs. Chevy Silverado 5500 HD in power, and you’ll find that both models have a similar output thanks to a shared engine — a 6.6L Duramax L5D V8. With this engine powering both of these brawny trucks, they’re each able to achieve up to 300 hp and 700 lb-ft of torque. 

Silverado 4500 HD vs. 5500 HD: Capabilities

Each of these chassis cab trucks features the option for both regular and crew cabs, so that you can get the seating you require for your crew. Additionally, the 4500 HD and 5500 HD share the same wheelbase sizes, which range from 141 – 243 inches and 175 – 235 inches, to allow for ample storage above. 

Despite these similarities, there is one difference between the 4500 HD and the 5500 HD that could be a deciding factor: the GVWR. Compare the GVWRs of the Chevy 4500 HD vs. Chevy 5500 HD, and you’ll see that the 5500 HD offers a higher rating:

  • 2021 Chevy Silverado 4500 HD GVWR: 14,001–16,500 pounds
  • 2021 Chevy Silverado 5500 HD GVWR: 17,500–19,500 pounds

Visit the Badger Chevrolet Commercial Center Today

Want to learn more about the Chevy Silverado 4500 HD or 5500 HD? Need help finding the right vehicle for your business? Contact the Badger Chevrolet commercial center to speak with a knowledgeable representative today!

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