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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op wrote:
I understand that, but my point and question is if the max 10,000lbs GVWR of the class that 2500s are in is the limiting factor since its parts can clearly handle more weight?
What is your guys take on it? What do you think the limiting factor is? Is the payload of the diesel 250/2500 limited by the max 10,000 lbs max GVWR of the Class 2b that the 250/2500 are in, or the actual weight that it can handle?
Welcome to the rv.net tow vehicl forum where you get answers about weights from all perspectives.
Some folks load capacity is used from the trucks GVWR numbers or some use the trucks RAWR numbers or some use the trucks tire placard sticker number or some other number the truck maker throws at us.
The Ram Body Builders Guide shows a 6000/6200 and a 6500 for the various 2500 packages with GVWRs up to 10000 lbs.
They even give some 2500 trucks with a 6500 RAWR 10000 GVWR a 4450 lb payload rating. Remember the mfgs payload rating is a GVWR payload which will be spread over the trucks front and rear axle. You would load the rears up to their 6500 lb rating and the remainder on the truck front axle.
Or simply weigh the trucks rear axle with all the gear/folks and subtract that number from the trucks certified RAWR and that number as your trucks max payload.
