Both the W3500 and W4500 are direct-injection diesel trucks with GM/Isuzu four-cylinder, four-cycle engines that are turbo-charged and inter-cooled. The W4500 is capable of 175 horsepower at 2,700 rpm with an automatic transmission.
The Tiltmaster -- both W series models -- has a wheelbase of 109-by-132.5-by-150-by-176 inches. It has a gross axle weight rating of 5,360 pounds. in the front, 9,880 pounds in the back. This translates to gross payloads of between 9,000 and 9,200 pounds, depending on your layout.
The W4500 is designed with a cab that's lower and more forward than many other mid-range diesel trucks. According to Chevrolet, this is designed for urban applications, minimizing overall length while not losing any hauling potential. Its 42.5-degree angle turning cut is another feature attractive to city drivers.
