Technical register for agricultural, construction and commercial machinery · sourced data

Chevrolet P30

Built: 1977-1996 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The Lkw 3,5–12 t (Klasse N2) series from Chevrolet includes the P30. Production: 1977-1996. The engine has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,735 cm³. The machine is 9,300 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,360 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,300 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 7,250 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. The Lkw 3,5–12 t (Klasse N2) series covers 456 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 1,600 to 8,995 kg; the P30 sits in the upper part of that range with 6,360 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the CHEVROLET 3500 below it with 6,340 kg and the WINNEBAGO above it with 6,390 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 3,510 to 11,990 kg; here the P30 sits in the middle of that range with 7,250 kg. 2857 Chevrolet models across 75 series are on record.

Chevrolet trucks 3.5-12 t (class N2) – collective page for the EU medium-truck class: heavy US pickups and SUVs of the 2500/3500 range such as Suburban, Tahoe, Avalanche and Duramax diesels, engines from 37 to 330 kW, gross weights up to 12 t

The EU vehicle class N2 covers trucks from 3.5 to 12 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Chevrolet range recorded in that class. Chevrolet was founded in 1911 by Louis Chevrolet and William Durant in Detroit and has belonged to General Motors since 1918. Unlike the lighter N1 page, this covers the heavy 2500 and 3500 versions of the US pickup and SUV ranges: Suburban, Tahoe and Avalanche as large SUVs with correspondingly high gross vehicle weights, plus Silverado HD pick-ups and the Express panel van, many with the Duramax diesel engine.

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The register lists 456 versions, with recorded outputs of 36.8 to 330 kW, displacements of 2,800 to 8,200 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, kerb weights of 1,600 to 8,995 kg and gross vehicle weights of 3,510 to 11,990 kg; width ranges from 1,780 to 2,570 mm, length from 4,400 to 11,560 mm.

The span thus runs from near-SUV 2500 models just above the N1 threshold to panel-van versions at nearly 12 t, showing the breadth of what counts as a "truck" in this class.

On a used example, what matters on the Duramax diesels is the injection system and turbocharger, on the heavy pick-ups the brakes and tow hitch, on converted van versions the quality of the conversion and its registration papers, and frame corrosion generally. Spare parts for US imports usually run through specialised dealers.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Chevrolet Lkw 3,5-12 t (Klasse N2), Chevrolet (General Motors, Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders8correct
Displacement5,735 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length9,300 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,300 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,360 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight7,250 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Chevrolet P30 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,360 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Chevrolet P30?

7,250 kg.

What engine does the Chevrolet P30 have?

8 cylinders, 5,735 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Chevrolet P30?

9,300 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the Chevrolet P30 built?

Production years: 1977-1996.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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