11,700 gvrw
almost picked up a Ran 3500 today. looked at a lot. most had a 12,300 GVWR but the last one, it is the SLT also and it only shows as 11,700. why such a big gap. don't know what a 2015 3500 CC ...
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NC Hauler wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:
My 15 DRW RAM Crew has a 14K GVWR but the rear axle is rated for 9,750# and the front axle is 6,000#. My loaded front axle is under at 5,460# and so is the rear at 9,580#, total 15.040#. My GCVWR is 37,800# and my combined weight is 32,500#.
I am under on all ratings except for GVWR of 14K. The reason the truck is only rated at 14K is because of licensing, insurance and the fact that anything over that changes it to a Medium Duty rated truck as if it were a 4500. The new 13 and newer RAM 3500HD Dually's are a 4500 with a 3500 badge. TFL tested the 3500 RAM and 450 Ford side by side, they are both SAE rated.
Don't believe me just look under a 10-12 RAM then look under a 13-16 RAM there is no comparison!
Remember, "I" told you all this back in May of 2013....................you're welcome:B
AAM rates the rear axle weight rating between 11,500#-11,800#, depending on who you talk to at AAM..(Ram rates it at 9750# with 17" tires filled to 65 psi ea X 4)..so you raise psi from 65 to 80 psi, max sidewall tire pressure and you just that easily raised the RAWR some more according to AAM, (NOT according to Ram). Referring to the 4.10 with Aisin and 11.8' axle...going by MY 13' specifications..
You sure did!!! And I thank you Sir.
