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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ksss wrote:
Even though there is little point in a 2500 any more, the buying public really doesn't understand the difference between the two. The attitude of the public in general is "I don't need a one ton". I priced a 2014 crew cab 3500 duramax last month and it was cheaper than the same 2500. Most just wont buy a 1 ton due to some preconceived images of 1 ton pickups. Least that is what I think.
I agree. And most people look at tow ratings which are often not anything close to RV tow ratings, or exceeding some other rating well under the tow ratings.
See this post about a Ram 3/4 ton diesel with 1500 pounds of payload! The Cummins is a heavier engine than Ford/GM, about 300 pounds. Most Ram 2500 diesel crew cab 4WD trucks I have seen have about 2000 pounds or payload. The Ford and GM were in the 2200-2400 pound range for 3/4 ton diesel crew cab 4WD.
