Payload: Ram 2500 Diesel vs. Ram 3500 Diesel
So much debate about the artificially low payload on the Ram 2500 diesels. That the low payload is only due to the 10,000 lb. GVWR. That the Ram 2500 diesel shares the same frame and drivetrain (dif...
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I believe this is ib516, but using a different name on another forum. The 2500 dropped 2.7" while the 3500 dropped 2" loaded with the same 14,000 trailer with a hitch weight somewhere between 2,700-3,000 lbs.
Ram 2500 Hemi vs 3500 SRW Cummins
While the 2500 has a Hemi in this scenario, it has the same rear suspension as the diesel 2500. As mentioned, the only weight difference between the gas 2500 and the diesel 2500 is engine weight that is mostly over the front axle which so happens that the diesel 2500 has the same front suspension as the 3500 diesel.
Then you can look at axle weight ratings.
My Ram 2500 diesel
Front GAWR- 6,000 lbs
Rear GAWR- 6,500 lbs
Ram 3500 diesel
Front GAWR- 6,000 lbs
Rear GAWR- 7,000 lbs
Everything on the trucks are the same besides the rear suspension which is calculated into the GAWR. Only a 500 lbs difference between the two in axle ratings yet there is a 1,700 lbs difference in payload. It doesn't take an engineering degree to see that the limiting factor is the max GVWR of 10,000 lbs in the class 2b that the 2500 is in.
Ram 2500 Hemi vs 3500 SRW Cummins
While the 2500 has a Hemi in this scenario, it has the same rear suspension as the diesel 2500. As mentioned, the only weight difference between the gas 2500 and the diesel 2500 is engine weight that is mostly over the front axle which so happens that the diesel 2500 has the same front suspension as the 3500 diesel.
Then you can look at axle weight ratings.
My Ram 2500 diesel
Front GAWR- 6,000 lbs
Rear GAWR- 6,500 lbs
Ram 3500 diesel
Front GAWR- 6,000 lbs
Rear GAWR- 7,000 lbs
Everything on the trucks are the same besides the rear suspension which is calculated into the GAWR. Only a 500 lbs difference between the two in axle ratings yet there is a 1,700 lbs difference in payload. It doesn't take an engineering degree to see that the limiting factor is the max GVWR of 10,000 lbs in the class 2b that the 2500 is in.
