2500 or 3500 what's the major difference?
I am looking at new trucks. It seems most new trucks on the lots are 2500. If you want to tow or have a HD truck wouldn't you want a 3500. Most of the trucks are equipped with a diesel and a 2500 cha...
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OP, Make sure you look at the payload rating as well since you're looking at Gas. Typically, between Gas 250's and 350's, you're looking at the same the same payload rating between the two. Really, the 350's tend to buy you more payload when comparing diesels, particularly on Fords. I think Ricatic covers the other physical differences for that brand.
If you're looking at RAMs, 2014 and onward the 2500 and 3500 have completely different suspensions (but the same frame). 2500's have a coil rear or airbag rear suspension. 3500's employee a leafspring suspension. Either all leafs, or a single main leaf supplemented with airbags rear suspension.
Unfortunately I don't know what GM has in store for its newer HD trucks in regards to differences between 2500 and 3500 series trucks. I didn't research their truck line since I wasn't considering them this past summer. But I believe there isn't as big of a difference in payload when comparing gas motors versus diesels.
If you're looking at RAMs, 2014 and onward the 2500 and 3500 have completely different suspensions (but the same frame). 2500's have a coil rear or airbag rear suspension. 3500's employee a leafspring suspension. Either all leafs, or a single main leaf supplemented with airbags rear suspension.
Unfortunately I don't know what GM has in store for its newer HD trucks in regards to differences between 2500 and 3500 series trucks. I didn't research their truck line since I wasn't considering them this past summer. But I believe there isn't as big of a difference in payload when comparing gas motors versus diesels.
