Dodge Ram payload vs Ford
I am contemplating the purchase of a new Truck and I have been comparing the Ram 2500 diesel to the Ford 250 diesel and it looks like the payload ratings are significantly different. The Ram payload i...
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oilslick wrote:
The reason the rams is less is because the cummins diesel engine weighs so much more than either the ford or GM diesel engines and the gas motors weigh even less. The new 2500/3500 2013/14 ram trucks have a new frame suspension and axles with a greatly increased GVWR which in turn increased the payload of both the gas and diesel trucks.
There is only 160lbs difference in the dry weight between the Dodge and Ford diesel engines.
In 2011, The Dodge had 1000lbs less GVWR and more than 1000lbs less payload for the DRW. I would have been over weight if I bought a Dodge for my new camper before adding water, propane and stuff.The new model Dodges are now competitive with Ford and Chevy as far a GVWR and payload in most models.
