Best Used Crew Cab Trucks for the St. Louis Driver

March 16th, 2023 by

Crew cabs are full-size pickup trucks with four doors and plenty of room for extra passengers and gear. These trucks offer numerous advantages, from providing plenty of space to offering better towing capacity and gas mileage. Finding a reliable, inexpensive crew cab can be challenging, and it certainly takes a lot of planning and research.

Luckily, AutoCenters Herculaneum has plenty of reliable used crew cabs in our inventory, so you don’t have to break the bank. If you need a crew cab to carry all your tools to the construction site or move your team around the St. Louis area more easily, we have a vehicle for you. Here are some of the best-used crew cabs on the market.

Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD

Chevrolet 2500 HD Silverado LTZ Z71 4x4 2013

Chevrolet has several impressive crew cabs in its lineup, and the Silverado 2500 HD is a great used option for drivers desiring a truck with exceptional towing capacity and plenty of available trailering technology. The Silverado 2500 HD has had several refreshes since its initial debut in 1999. More recent model years come packed with modern technology and infotainment features, including intuitive touch screens, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capabilities, and premium audio systems.

Thanks to the 2500 HD’s huge payload and tow ratings, you can accomplish just about any job with ease. This truck usually comes standard with a V-8 engine, but with a Duramax diesel, you can tow heavy loads for longer. This heavy-duty Silverado also has a much roomier interior thanks to a shorter wheelbase. With impressive towing capabilities, a variety of useful infotainment features, and more than enough space, the Silverado 2500 HD can get the job done.

GMC Sierra 3500 HD

GMC is famous for its heavy-duty trucks boasting immense power. The Sierra 3500 HD is no different, and the most recent model years offer a towing capacity of 14,500 lbs — plenty to haul heftier items like trailers, campers, and construction equipment. In 2014, GMC made some major changes to its Sierra HD lineup to offer drivers the highest conventional trailering rating on the market at the time. With such impressive towing and payload ratings, it’s harder to find something the 3500 HD can’t haul than the other way around.

The 3500 HD comes with several useful trailering technologies that make towing heavy loads even easier. The 2021 model comes with an enhanced rear trailer view, rear side view, cargo bed view camera, and a trailer length indicator. More recent model years also come with a MultiPro tailgate, bed steps, and box lighting for added illumination. You can also enjoy a roomy cab flush with high-tech features like a Wi-Fi hotspot and an intuitive infotainment system beginning with the 2015 model year.

Dodge Ram 2500

Dodge fully redesigned the Ram 2500 in 2019 to function as a true workhorse. This heavy-duty pickup has always been excellent at hauling heavy loads with ease, and the model year 2019 added an array of standard safety features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, and blind spot warning systems, offering a little added peace of mind on the road. Dodge offers a variety of engine options and trim levels with each model year, allowing drivers to choose the Ram that best suits their work needs.

The powerful engine is available in both gas and diesel variants, and the truck’s sturdy design makes it an ideal option for long-term hauling. With the 6.7-liter turbodiesel engine, the 2500 can deliver best-in-class towing. This engine is durable as it is powerful, and with Dodge’s host of advanced towing features, drivers can optimize their load and drive even longer distances. While the 2500’s big mission is to tow and haul, it also offers drivers an array of modern features, and higher trims contain additional cubbies and superior interior materials.

Ford Super Duty

Ford offers two super-duty versions of its popular F-250 and F-350 trucks, and both boast impressive hauling capabilities. The F-250 and the F-350 have many similar features, including the same cab, bed size, and trim options, and the crew cab versions have more legroom room and space. The F-250 is slightly smaller in size, and the F-350 contains a higher maximum towing capacity. For example, a 2020 F-250 crew cab can lug up to 15,000 lbs when properly equipped, while an F-350 can take on up to 20,000 lbs. The F-350 also has a slightly higher payload capacity.

No matter which Ford Super Duty you choose, you’ll enjoy superior power and performance. These vehicles also have several comfort and convenience features designed to make longer trips a breeze. These include available power steering, dual-zone front seat climate controls, cruise control, and a telescopic steering wheel. Over the past few years, Ford has steadily increased the safety features in its crew cabs. Used F-250 and F-350 trucks now contain blind spot and lane departure warning systems and both traction and stability control systems.

Chevrolet Colorado

Rounding out this list is the Chevrolet Colorado, which made its debut in 2004 as a replacement for Chevy’s S-10 pickup truck. Due to its powerful available V-6 and diesel engines and impressive towing and hauling capabilities, the Colorado has become an immensely popular work truck over the years. Despite being the smallest pickup in Chevy’s lineup, the Colorado is highly capable and has an array of off-road features that allow it to drive over about any terrain.

A full redesign in 2015 refreshed the truck’s image, increased its cab size, and added exciting new powertrains to offer drivers more opportunities to maximize fuel efficiency. The following year, Chevy added a  2.8-liter turbodiesel engine for increased diesel fuel efficiency and improved performance. More recent versions of the Colorado contain a robust trailering package with an automatic locking rear differential and a 2-inch receiver hitch.

That concludes our list of some of the best used crew cab trucks for the St. Louis driver. Are you ready to take home your next crew cab? Contact us online at AutoCenters Herculaneum, and we’ll help you get started. Our knowledgeable team will work with you to help you find the one that best meets your work needs and budget.

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