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Originally Posted by fred cook
My 2003 6.0 Diesel has the following specs:
325 hp @3300 rpm
560 ftlbs torque @ 2000 rpm
Curb wt = 7197 lbs
Max payload = 1703
Towing limit = 11,000 lbs
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You're right, the base curb weight for a no-options Excursion is 7197 pounds
Same goes for the Sub. Base Curb weight for a 1500 5.3L 2wd is 4914 lbs. Base for a 2500 4WD is 5760 lbs. Notice I used 6300 lbs, which is typical for a 8.1L 4x4, normally equipped. Real world as-tested weights vary depending on year, trim/options, and how much fuel is in the tank.
So base to base is 7197 vs 5760, or 1437 pounds difference
So use whatever numbers you want, an apples to apples comparison puts a Diesel Excursion at roughly 1500 pounds more than a 8.1L Sub.
Excursions hold 44 gallons of fuel and Suburban 2500s hold 39, not a huge difference (10%). I'd personally give up 5 gallons to have the full-size spare underneath (Sub) rather than taking up a huge chunk of rear cargo space (Ex).
There's no doubt that the 6.0L is a "better" motor on paper. They're smoother, quieter, more powerful, with a more useable powerband than the old 7.3L. But the OP was talking about the "more desirable" 7.3L, so that's what I compared.