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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plkitchen wrote:
I was focusing on the laramie or laramie long horn 4x4 long bed. The ram web site indicates that the payload is just a little over 2000 lbs. I may consider a 3500 since there is not much of a price difference but a very significant difference in payload.
Right there is your answer, most of us hauling 5er’s will have a 3500/ 350 for that reason. The 2500/250 guys will avoid this with the RAWR bull. Then the 1500/150 guys really take bull to a new level :B
KD4UPL wrote:
Other than the legal wrangling to get around DOT laws there's really no reason for a 2500 truck to even be made.
How true. And who makes the most 2500’s . I’m certain it’s the bow tie.
Another reason for some kind of uniformed ratings such as J2807 . Right now each manufacturer can make any claim to ratings they dream up in the sales department.
