Cab/chassis vs standard DRW

RoyJ wrote:

ognend wrote:
Do Cab&Chassis trucks weigh more than standard DRW trucks (all other things equal)?

I bought a 2021 3500 Chevy DRW cab/chassis gasser, crew cab, 4x4. The stated payload on Chevy's website for an "equivalent" gasser (3500 DRW, crew cab, 4x4) is 6610 lbs, stated GVWR is 14,000lbs.

Since my vehicle is "incomplete", can I assume the same payload (6610 lbs) plus whatever the weight of the "deleted" bed would be on the equivalent 8ft pickup, minus whatever flatbed I installed?

In practical terms, I have a Hillsboro GII steel bed that weighs 1230lbs. If I assume that the 8ft DRW bed weighs 500lbs, can I do 6610lbs + 500 lbs - 1230 lbs = payload of 5880lbs on my cab/chassis equivalent?

Thanks!

So back to OP's question - I'm almost certain the pickup with bed deleted will be lighter than a CC, assuming same engine, options, wheelbase, etc.

A boxed frame is stronger than a C-channel pound for pound. Their shape is also easier to optimize to squeeze out more weight to strength ratios. With a c-channel, you have to be straight and uniform in cross-section for up-fitting.