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Isuzu NPR vs. Isuzu NQR

Isuzu NPR

Isuzu NQR
297-hp 6.0L Vortec V8

Base Engine

215-hp 5.2L Isuzu 4HK1-TC turbo
6-speed automatic

Transmission

6-speed automatic
12,000 pounds

GVWR

17,950 pounds
18,000 pounds

GCWR

23,950 pounds
6,978 pounds

Total Payload Allowance

11,461 pounds

If your Chicago area business is ready to upgrade its transportation options, then you’ve got two excellent choices with the Isuzu NPR and NQR trucks at Badger Truck & Auto Group. With a design life of over 200,000 miles and endless upfitting options, the NPR and the NQR both deliver serious potential, which could make deciding between the two tough. Check out our Isuzu NPR vs. Isuzu NQR comparison to help you decide which Isuzu Truck is better for your business needs.


Isuzu NPR vs. NQR: Performance

Both trucks offer plenty of power, but deliver it in slightly different ways:

  • Isuzu NPR: The NPR’s standard engine is the 6.0L Vortec V8 mated to a six-speed automatic transmission. This pairing is capable of generating 297 hp and 372 lb-ft of torque. An optional 5.2L intercooled diesel engine is also available, providing access to 215 hp and 452 lb-ft of torque. The NPR also offers access to an efficient 3.0L turbocharged intercooled diesel engine that delivers as much as 150 hp and 282 lb-ft of torque if the other two engines aren’t right for you.
  • Isuzu NQR: The NQR is powered by the 5.2L Isuzu 4HK1-TC turbocharged intercooled diesel engine and six-speed automatic transmission with double overdrive. This combination offers up to 215 hp and 452 lb-ft torque.

Isuzu NPR vs. NQR: Capacity and Specs

Both trucks offer plenty of hauling potential:

  • Isuzu NPR: Isuzu NPR specs include a GVWR (gross vehicle weight rating) of 12,000 pounds and a GCWR (gross combination weight rating) of 18,000 pounds with a front axle capacity of 6,830 pounds and a rear axle capacity of up to 11,020 pounds. The total payload allowance is 6,978 pounds.
  • Isuzu NQR: The NQR has a GVRW of 17,950 pounds and a GCWR of 23,950 pounds. The front axle capacity of this truck is 6,830 pounds while the rear axle can handle up to 14,550 pounds. The total payload allowance for the NQR tops out at 11,461 pounds. Explore the NQR’s specs to learn more.
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Now that you’ve read what these two capable trucks can do, drop in and see them in action or see how they compare to the other options available to Madison businesses. Contact us online or stop by one of our Badger Truck & Auto Group truck locations in Milwaukee or just a short drive from Waukesha.


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