Chevy 2500 HD

Lawn · lawn

Heavy-duty pickup with a 1,300 lb hydraulic lift gate — the dedicated Cub Cadet XT2 transport and material hauling truck. The lift gate is the critical piece: confirm every load is under 1,300 lb before raising, always lower the gate FULLY before driving a machine on, and operator MUST step off the gate before raising it.

Quick Reference

Fuel: Regular (87 min) unleaded — per owner's manual
Lift gate limit: 1,300 lb maximum — confirm before every load
Primary machine: Cub Cadet XT2 (~500 lb, well within limit)
Gravely on this truck?: NO — Gravely is ~1,000 lb; haul via NPR ramps
Brake controller: Must be responsive before rolling — check at shop
Tie-down: 4 straps minimum, wheel chocks or additional straps for XT2
Gate procedure: Lower FULLY before loading; operator off gate before raising
End of day: Lift gate fully stowed and latched before parking

Full Specs

Vehicle specifications and lift gate operating limits for the Chevy 2500 HD.

Chevy 2500 HD — Vehicle Specs

Spec	Value
Configuration	Heavy-duty pickup with hydraulic lift gate
Fuel	Regular (87 min) unleaded — per owner's manual (trucks are not small engines; do NOT put premium in this truck)
Lift gate capacity	1,300 lb maximum — confirm every load before raising
Primary machine hauled	Cub Cadet XT2 (~500–600 lb dry — verify before each load if any attachments added)
Brake controller	Electronic trailer brake controller — must be responsive before driving with trailer
Towing	Heavy-duty rated — confirm trailer weight limits with shop

Fuel

Regular (87 minimum) unleaded per the owner's manual. This truck is NOT a small engine — premium is wasted money here and the manual does not require it.

Regular (87 min) unleaded — per Chevy 2500 HD owner's manual
E10 max — same as all vehicles
Fuel above 1/2 tank before rolling
Do NOT put premium fuel in this truck unless the shop specifically directs otherwise

Lift Gate Procedure

Follow this procedure every single time. A machine tipping off a partially-lowered gate is a totaling event — there is no shortcut.

Park on level ground; truck in park; parking brake set; chock wheels if any grade
Lower the gate FULLY to the ground before driving any machine onto it — never load onto a partially-lowered gate
Drive the machine on SLOWLY and SQUARE to the gate; stop with wheels centered, not on the edges
Set the machine's parking brake; PTO OFF; ignition OFF; key out; fuel cap tight
Operator MUST step OFF the gate before raising — hands and feet clear of hinges and pinch points at all times during gate operation
Raise the gate to bed height; THEN secure the machine with straps before moving the truck
Gate must be fully latched in the stowed position before driving anywhere

Lift Gate Weight Limit — 1,300 lb

The Cub Cadet XT2 is ~500 lb dry — confirm that any attachments (bagger, wheel weights, etc.) don't push it over the 1,300 lb limit
The Gravely Pro-Turn 160 is ~1,000–1,100 lb — it is too heavy for this gate; it goes on the NPR ramps
Never stack equipment on the gate; never use the gate as a work platform
If any doubt about weight: use the scale at the shop or default to the NPR ramps

Tie-Down Rules

Lawn tractor wheels can roll under a slack strap — wheel chocks or additional strapping at the wheels is required for the Cub Cadet.

Minimum FOUR anchor points per machine — one strap to each corner
Aggregate WLL of all straps must be at least 50% of machine weight — read every strap tag; retire any strap with unreadable WLL
Run straps over solid frame only — never over plastic shrouds, seats, or steering wheels
Wheel chocks OR additional straps at the wheels on the Cub Cadet — lawn-tractor wheels roll under a slack strap during braking
Re-check all straps after the first 50 miles or first stop

Pre-Departure & Post-Transport Checklist

Walk the truck before you leave and again before you unload.

PRE-DEPARTURE: All straps tight, ratchets locked, strap tails secured
PRE-DEPARTURE: Lift gate fully latched in stowed position — gate must not bounce or shift
PRE-DEPARTURE: Brake controller responsive — confirm trailer brake engages when truck brakes applied
PRE-DEPARTURE: All lights working — running, brake, turn, trailer connection
PRE-DEPARTURE: Fuel caps tight on every machine; oil caps tight
PRE-DEPARTURE: Deck cleared of clippings; no loose tools or strap tails in the bed
PRE-DEPARTURE: Tailgate up and latched
POST-TRANSPORT: Re-inspect all straps before releasing any of them
POST-TRANSPORT: Lower gate FULLY to ground before driving machine off — never off a partially-lowered gate
POST-TRANSPORT: Walk around the truck for dropped tools or items