Are 250/2500 trucks limited by their Class?
Hello all, first time poster here. Sorry in advance for the long post, but I would like to get your guys input on what you think about this because it is something I have been wondering for a while. ...
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The rear axle weight rating went up by 500 pounds on the 3500 SRW, and the GVWR went up by 1,700 pounds with the SRW 3500 over the 2500.
Dodge and Ford keep the 250/2500 at 10,000 pounds to keep them in that class weight rating. Some areas, you can not drive a 10,000 GVWR pound truck in non-truck routes.
Dodge does not want to increase the GVWR to keep cargo ratings the same. If you pick a lower 'chrome' rating, then the truck curb weight will be less.
Personally I would pick the 3500 series truck instead of a 2500 series truck. This will prevent you from overloading the truck when you tow something.
Fred.
Dodge and Ford keep the 250/2500 at 10,000 pounds to keep them in that class weight rating. Some areas, you can not drive a 10,000 GVWR pound truck in non-truck routes.
Dodge does not want to increase the GVWR to keep cargo ratings the same. If you pick a lower 'chrome' rating, then the truck curb weight will be less.
Personally I would pick the 3500 series truck instead of a 2500 series truck. This will prevent you from overloading the truck when you tow something.
Fred.
