Denali Ultimate vs High Country

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1:39p, 4/19/26
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Trading in the 2500 for a 3500. Few questions

Does anyone have a Denali ultimate on their lot? Looking for white, MUST be a long bed.

Is spending a little more for the denali ultimate worth it versus going with the high country?


Any other input is appreciated
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12:03p, 4/20/26
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Better Truck than what you're looking for
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In reply to Corps_Ag12 • 12:13p, 4/20/26
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What makes it better? My FIL swears by ram. I've only ever owned a GMC
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In reply to highvelocity • 12:57p, 4/20/26
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The transmission for one isn't a pile of hot garbage.

Other than that, not much different. I do think the Ram seats are more comfortable than the GM twins are.

The engine is not old school reliable Cummins, and hasn't been for some time so that comparison is out the window. The Tesla sized 14" screen is pretty neat, makes reading the map much easier on the eyes at a glance.

I used to think GM rode better, but with coils on all four corners on the Ram, it rides a lot better than I expected.
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2:03p, 4/20/26
I rented every version of heavy duty trucks before I purchased. Single wheel, drw, 3/4, 1 ton, all brands. I considered where I haul to most frequently and how each truck did. Gm-most comfortable interior for me, towing was least enjoyable. Ram-pulled most effortlessly, small back seat compared to the others. Ford-best cabin size for working out of utilizing the back seat, pulled well. What ultimately made my decision was that of all the long beds, the ford f 450 had a better turning radius than every other one including short beds 2500s, by a lot. Working in stadiums and facilities with tight quarters, this was a no brainer for me. Just consider where you go most often and how you drive most long/ short, crew, solo, length of truck and trailer. The answers sort themselves out pretty quick when you think about the daily usage and what you face most often.
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In reply to Corps_Ag12 • 5:04p, 4/20/26
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Corps_Ag12 said:
Better Truck than what you're looking for

That bed has its own zip code.
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7:02p, 4/20/26
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For a working vehicle I would go with the High Country. I never thought it looked good to pull up to a customer in a super expensive vehicle. You obviously want something nice cause you spend a lot of time in it, but not something that makes them wonder exactly how much money you are making off of them. Go with the nicest trim level that doesn't seem flashy.

My opinion on this is worth exactly what you paid for it.
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In reply to Milwaukees Best Light • 8:04p, 4/20/26
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Milwaukees Best Light said:
For a working vehicle I would go with the High Country. I never thought it looked good to pull up to a customer in a super expensive vehicle. You obviously want something nice cause you spend a lot of time in it, but not something that makes them wonder exactly how much money you are making off of them. Go with the nicest trim level that doesn't seem flashy.

My opinion on this is worth exactly what you paid for it.


That trim would be the Lariat in a Ford.

High country is all chromed out and the top line Chevy trim.
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In reply to ChoppinDs40 • 8:09p, 4/20/26
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My coworker has a 3/4 ton high country. Only way to tell it is nice on the inside is the little high country badge on the tailgate. Not all chromed or flashy. His is a few years old now, so I suppose they may have gone a different direction recently.
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In reply to Milwaukees Best Light • 8:14p, 4/20/26
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I had this thought and this advice is pushing me towards a high country I have lined up.

Its also not 100 grand which eliminates some of my heartburn with this purchase.
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In reply to turf guy ag • 8:14p, 4/20/26
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good advice, thankfully I dont have very many tight corners to contend with. Its all very open job sites and industrial areas. for customers that do have site constraints in their yard, they'll send their machine to me to unload
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In reply to Milwaukees Best Light • 8:16p, 4/20/26
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Has the chrome "high country" logo on the hood as well.
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9:35p, 4/20/26
For the amount that these trucks are going for, just buy an International M2 106 Summit Hauler. You'll get a better engine and have the torque to pull most anything you want.
Can't decide if I want to be cute & cuddly, or go blow some sh*t up.
Decisions decisions.
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6:14a, 4/21/26
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Also make sure your insurance company will insure a350/3500
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In reply to 1agswitchin4lanes • 7:11a, 4/21/26
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Didn't know that could even be an issue
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In reply to highvelocity • 7:12a, 4/21/26
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Once GVWR gets over 10,500lbs, some state laws and insurance triggers can be hit as the vehicle gets into commercial weight loads.

This is why when you build trucks online it'll sometimes show a "10k GVWR package", they do that strictly to lower the sticker rating on it.

For example, a Ford Tremor f250 is mechanically a f350 but has been derated on the sticker.

Mine is rated to have 3k # of payload. But mechanically, it's closer to 4k.
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10:41p, 4/25/26
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Wouldnt you know it, I settled on a ram.

2026 Limited 3500 Single Wheel - Long bed

Will have it sometime this upcoming week hopefully
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10:50p, 4/25/26
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Work out of a 2500 AT4. 150k miles and still purrs like a kitten.
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In reply to reineraggie09 • 2:02p, 4/26/26
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That is what I'm driving currently. Only reason I'm making a change is so I can get a one ton
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In reply to highvelocity • 3:40p, 4/26/26
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highvelocity said:
Wouldnt you know it, I settled on a ram.

2026 Limited 3500 Single Wheel - Long bed

Will have it sometime this upcoming week hopefully


You're welcome!
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In reply to highvelocity • 3:57p, 4/26/26
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highvelocity said:
Wouldnt you know it, I settled on a ram.

2026 Limited 3500 Single Wheel - Long bed

Will have it sometime this upcoming week hopefully

Bruh
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In reply to AgEng06 • 6:38p, 4/26/26
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ya boy wants a one ton!
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In reply to Corps_Ag12 • 6:38p, 4/26/26
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i will give you a small thank you. the guy i buy my trucks from made a compelling argument for the Ram
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