If you absolutely must have the biggest truck on your block, and money is no object, Ironhide ($81,062) is your truck. Forget Hummer H1s, heavy-duty pickups and even small dump trucks—this pickup based on a GMC Topkick C4500 chassis-cab outsizes them all.

What kind of GMC is Ironhide?

GMC C4500
Ironhide started as a GMC C4500 4×4 Crew Cab TopKick before it went to the buildup company responsible for the vehicles for the movie. Of all the cars and trucks, says Jeff Mann, the vehicle designer, Ironhide was the least modified.

How much does a GMC 4500 weigh?

The four-door, five-passenger, four-wheel drive crew cab version of the GMC TopKick C4500 has an 11,300-pound curb weight. It is fitted with daytime running lights, air bags, power outlets, power steering, steps under the cab doors and bucket seats.

How much can a GMC TopKick tow?

Hauling and Towing The Topkick had a total payload of about 5,000 pounds, and a towing capacity of 14,300 pounds.

What truck has the highest towing capacity?

Best Trucks for Maximum Towing Capacity

  • Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 13,300 pounds.
  • Ford F-150 | 14,000 pounds.
  • Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD and 3500HD | 20,000 pounds.
  • GMC Sierra 2500 and 3500 | 20,000 pounds.
  • Ram 2500 and 3500 | 23,000 pounds.
  • Ford F-250 and F-350 | 24,200 pounds.
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What is a GMC TopKick?

The Chevrolet Kodiak and GMC TopKick are a range of medium duty trucks that were produced by the Chevrolet and GMC divisions of General Motors from 1980 to 2009. Introduced as a variant of the medium-duty C/K truck line, three generations were produced.

Do you need CDL for TopKick?

No, you do not need a CDL, 1) neither has air brakes and 2) neither is a combination vehicle.

Is the GMC Topkick C4500 the right choice for You?

You come to the right choice. Unlike any other medium-size trucks produced by Chevrolet and GMC that aren’t big enough to tow boats, trailers, and motorhomes, this Ironhide truck has a humongous chassis. Many people start to have a keen interest in Ironhide or actually known as GMC Topkick C4500, after seeing it on Transformer movies.

What kind of engine does a GMC TopKick have?

Engines and performance. The GMC Topkick is equipped with a 6.6 liter Duramax turbo diesel engine that can be also seen under the bonnet of the GMC Sierra and Chevrolet Silverado. The engine cranks out 300 hp at 3000 rpm and 605 lb.ft at 1600 rpm. The V8 is able to deal with almost anything you’ll ask of it, but it’s far from being sporty.

What is an Ironhide truck?

Unlike any other medium-size trucks produced by Chevrolet and GMC that aren’t big enough to tow boats, trailers, and motorhomes, this Ironhide truck has a humongous chassis. Many people start to have a keen interest in Ironhide or actually known as GMC Topkick C4500, after seeing it on Transformer movies.

What kind of engine does a 2007 GMC C4500 have?

2007 GMC C4500 SERVICE TRUCK W/ AUTO CRANE AIR COMPRESSOR HOSE REELS TOOL BOXES AND 4 WHEEL DRIVE HARD TO FIND 231K MILES READY TO WORK DURAMAX –ALLISON–4X4– COLD A/C VERY HARD TO FIND See More Details 1992 GMC Topkick service truck, CAT C7 diesel engine, 5+2 spd, showing 175,300 miles, Drives out nice!