2005 Chevrolet Kodiak C6500

2005 Chevrolet C6500 Medium-Duty Dump Truck 7.8L Turbo Diesel Class 6 Commercial Dump BodyNeed a real medium-duty dump truck instead of a pickup-based dump setup? This 2005 Chevrolet C6500 combines a Class 6 commercial chassis, 7.8L inline-six turbo diesel, rear-wheel drive, and commercial dump body into a serious work truck designed for hauling material and working every day.VIN: 1GBJ6C1305F521645Engine: 7.8L Inline-6 Turbo DieselDrivetrain: 4x2 / Rear-Wheel DriveChassis: Chevrolet C6500 / 6000 Series Medium DutyGVWR Class: Class 6 19,501 to 26,000 lbsBody: Commercial Dump BodyCOMMERCIAL DUMP BODY READY TO WORKThe biggest advantage of this C6500 is simple: it's already a dump truck.Load it with material, drive it to the job, raise the body, dump the load, and get back to work.That's ideal for hauling: Dirt & Soil Gravel & Rock Sand Landscaping Materials Construction Debris Demolition Material Asphalt Concrete Debris Mulch & Yard Material Farm & Ranch Material General Bulk MaterialsFor construction, excavation, landscaping, property maintenance, and agricultural operations, a dump truck can eliminate a huge amount of manual unloading.7.8L INLINE-6 TURBO DIESELThis C6500 chassis is equipped with the 7.8L inline-six turbocharged and intercooled diesel engine.That's exactly the type of powerplant you expect to find in a true medium-duty commercial truck.The large-displacement inline-six diesel is designed around the demands of commercial operation, where moving substantial weight and spending long days on the road or jobsite are normal parts of the job.For buyers specifically looking to step up from a pickup-based work truck, the 7.8L diesel and C6500 chassis are major advantages.TRUE CLASS 6 COMMERCIAL TRUCKThis isn't a Silverado 3500 with a dump insert.The Chevrolet C6500 belongs to the medium-duty 6000 Series and falls into Class 6, with a GVWR range of 19,50126,000 pounds.That heavier commercial platform gives businesses a truck designed around substantially more demanding applications.The C6500 uses: Heavy-Duty Commercial Frame Dual Rear Wheels Medium-Duty Axles Commercial Suspension Hydraulic Braking System Purpose-Built Cab & Chassis DesignIt's a fundamentally different class of vehicle from a conventional one-ton pickup.BUILT FOR CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATIONA truck like this fits naturally into construction and excavation operations.Use it alongside: Skid Steers Mini Excavators Backhoes Loaders Trenchers Compact Track Loaders Landscaping EquipmentLoad material directly into the dump body, transport it where it needs to go, and unload hydraulically.For smaller contractors, having your own dump truck can also reduce dependence on outside hauling companies.LANDSCAPING & HARDSCAPINGLandscapers and hardscape contractors can get tremendous use out of a medium-duty dump truck.Bring gravel, soil, mulch, rock, or other bulk material directly to the customer's property.Then use the same truck to remove debris or excess material from the job.Instead of loading and unloading material by hand from a conventional pickup, let the dump body do the unloading.FARM & RANCH APPLICATIONSThe C6500 dump configuration also makes sense for agricultural and rural operations.Use it for: Dirt & Gravel Feed & Agricultural Materials Fencing Projects Property Maintenance Road Maintenance Manure & Organic Material General Farm Supplies Cleanup ProjectsThe combination of a medium-duty chassis and hydraulic dump body provides versatility well beyond what a standard pickup can offer.4X2 COMMERCIAL CONFIGURATIONThis C6500 is a 4x2 rear-wheel-drive truck with dual rear wheels.For hauling substantial loads on pavement, established jobsites, commercial properties, and maintained roads, this is a traditional medium-duty truck configuration.The dual-rear-wheel setup provides the rear axle capacity and stability expected from a truck designed around commercial hauling.CONVENTIONAL CAB DESIGNThe conventional cab keeps the C6