Curb weights for 1973-1987 GMC trucks?
 

Is there somewhere on this forum that lists curb weights for individual model years of the 1973-1987 generation of GMC trucks?

If not, is there someplace online where can I find this information?

I ask because we may bring my great-grandfather's 1983 GMC Sierra short bed truck from TN to SC at some point. So, I'm trying to figure out the best way to haul it back.

In that vein, I'm trying to determine if our 1994 Chevrolet K1500 Silverado Z71 is capable of towing it back here.

Our Chevy truck is rated to tow 8,000 lbs, but its current towing system (trailer hitch) is only rated for 5,000 lbs. However, its hitch ball is rated for 6,000 lbs. Go figure... U-Haul's Auto Transport trailer weighs 2,210 lbs. I'm guessing that the 1983 GMC Sierra short bed truck weighs a good bit more than 2,790 lbs?

Thanks for any help that y'all can offer!

Caleb

Re: Curb weights for 1973-1987 GMC trucks?
 

I'd have to say somewhere between 3500 and 3900 lbs, depending on option content, fuel level, amount of junk in the bed, etc.

K

https://www.gmheritagecenter.com/doc...olet-Truck.pdf

Re: Curb weights for 1973-1987 GMC trucks?
 

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Re: Curb weights for 1973-1987 GMC trucks?
 

I wouldn't hesitate to haul it with a K10 but I would have to tell U Haul that I was hauling a Ford Fiesta. I am a safe slow driver and don't over work the brakes. U Haul trailers have nice brakes too. U Haul is very conservative with what weight a vehicle can haul on their trailers due to liability of amateur drivers. Good luck.