As you search for the next addition to your business fleet, or require a pickup that goes beyond the limits of standard full-size or heavy-duty pickups, our Chevy medium-duty trucks at Jim Ellis Commercial could be the perfect solution.
These aren’t your everyday pickups. Medium-duty trucks are commercial-grade machines, made for serious jobs like construction, towing fleets, deliveries, landscaping, and utility work. What sets them apart? They’re built for customization. From box trucks to flatbeds, dump trucks to tow rigs, these trucks are prepped to be tailored exactly to your operation’s needs.
Medium-duty trucks fall into Class 4, Class 5, and Class 6, based on their Gross Vehicle Weight Rating1 (GVWR):
Because they’re engineered for custom upfitting, medium-duty trucks are typically purchased for dedicated commercial use, rather than as personal vehicles like full-size or heavy-duty pickups.
Heavy-duty pickups, like the Silverado 2500 or 3500, are the muscle cars of the truck world; built to tow big loads, like trailers and construction gear, to boats and campers. Built with a classic pickup bed, they’re ready for both the job site and the weekend getaway.
Medium-duty trucks, like the Chevy Silverado 6500 HD, play in a league of their own. Born as a chassis cab, this workhorse is a blank canvas for your venture: box trucks, dump trucks, tow rigs, or utility/service vehicles, you name it. While they can tow, heavy hauling isn’t their main game; their real strength lies in the range of use and purpose-built upfits.
Think of it this way: Heavy-duty pickups flex horsepower and towing might, whereas medium-duty trucks flex adaptability and job-specific genius. With industrial-strength durability and high GVWRs, they’re developed to be modified according to your trade.
The answer to this question comes down to the work you’ll be doing: Do you need a rig with a higher GVWR, something built to handle attachments, or a truck that can navigate tight city streets for local deliveries? Are you leaning toward a flatbed, a trailer, or something in between? Medium-duty trucks shine in versatility, while heavy-duty models are the go-to for hauling massive loads.
Available in Regular Cab and Crew Cab, with 2WD or 4WD options, Chevy medium-duty trucks feature a single-piece frame rail that provides the rock-solid strength necessary for any upfit. Wheelbases range from 165 to 243 inches, and with a clean top-of-rail design, these trucks make installation quick, easy, and versatile for virtually any configuration. Here’s a look at some of the specs for the medium-duty chassis cabs in our Chevy inventory:
Under the hood, each of these Chevy work trucks packs a Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel V-8 paired with an Allison transmission, harnessing 350 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque.
Popular upfits for Chevy medium-duty trucks include:
At Jim Ellis Commercial, we understand what it takes to keep a business moving. Since 1971, when Jim Ellis opened our very first dealership, we’ve established a reputation of integrity, expertise, and customer satisfaction – and that same dedication drives our commercial division today.
We’re your go-to partner that can help you research the right commercial Chevy work trucks for your fleet or provide professional maintenance and repairs. Whether you’re just starting or expanding an established lineup, we’ll work with you to ensure your trucks stay in peak condition.
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A Chevy medium-duty truck is a commercial-grade Class 4-6 vehicle built for heavy hauling, specialized job applications, and versatile upfit configurations. They have a GVWR ranging from 14,001 to 23,500 pounds.1 The lineup includes the Chevy Silverado 4500 HD, 5500 HD, and 6500 HD.
The main difference between the Chevy Silverado 4500 HD and 5500 HD comes down to capability. The Silverado 4500 HD offers a GVWR ranging from 14,001 to 16,500 pounds,1 while the Silverado 5500 HD increases that capacity with a GVWR between 17,500 and 19,500 pounds,1 making it better suited for heavier payloads and more demanding upfit applications.
Yes, you absolutely can upfit a Chevy Silverado 5500 HD. The Silverado 5500 is designed specifically for upfitting. It comes as a chassis cab (no bed), which means it’s manufactured to be customized for different industries and job types.
1GVWR ratings assume vehicles are properly equipped with manufacturer-recommended towing setups. Actual weight capacities may vary.
