3/4 to-1 ton comparison
Interesting article that breaks down the real difference between current 3/4 ton and 1 ton trucks. http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2018/09/pickup-trucks-101-how-do-srw-2500s-and-3500s-differ.html
Forum Discussion
IdaD wrote:spoon059 wrote:ShinerBock wrote:
Not only that, but in many cases the diesel version has a higher rated front GAWR than the gassers to compensate for the added engine weight. In the case of my Ram, the front GAWR is 500 lbs higher than the gas version.
Shiner, is there any physical difference to the front axle on a gasser vs a diesel to account for that difference in rating? Are the springs slightly stiffer or something? I've never noticed that there was a difference...
I thought the 6.4 2500s were the same 6000/6500, at least those with the 18" or 20" tires (which has to be about all of them). I could be mistaken, though. I think the only difference is heavier springs on the diesels to deal with the extra weight.
I looked at the spec sheet in 2014 when I bought mine, the 4x4 2500/3500 6.4L had a 5,500 front GAWR and the 4x4 2500/3500 diesels had a 6,000 front GAWR.
