Thinking about buying a new used truck between 2004 and 2009. I have a 2001 Dodge ram 2500 with about 3000lb of payload and would like to get a truck with more without getting a dually. I have always liked my Dodge trucks but they just don't seem to have enough payload in a srw. I am looking for a 4wd four door truck with a 8ft bed not sure if I want gas or diesel. So my question is what do you have and what is your GVWR and payload? SRW only please. Thanks!

My previous truck was a '06 F350 4x4 6.0 PSD, Supercab. The GVWR was 11400 for a payload of about 3800. I ran it for almost 8 years with 19.5 G tires that were rated at 4500 each instead of the stock 18s that were rated at 3760 each.

HiThe GVWR on my sig truck ( 6ft 6 in box )is 11500 and payload as per the door sticker is 3917.As far as GM trucks go, keep in mind 2011 and up have beefed up frames, suspension steering and brakes, but the same body style and interiors since 2007 to 2014-15.My 2011 3500 SRW has a 100lb higher GVWR than my old '06 GM dually crew cab ( 8ft box ) and within 50lb payload, both with the same basic options.

Payload for my truck is 3,809 pounds, GVWR 11,700 pounds. You'll find that the Dodge Rams payloads are much higher in the newer, more recent models. I have both a diesel and 4x4 and still have nearly 4,000 pounds of payload.

My SRW one ton (see signatur) has 11,500 gvwr with 3700 payload per sticker in door jamb.

we have a 2015 sierra 3500, cc, longbed, diesel. payload is 4188. if you went w/ a regular cab gasser you could get all the way up to 4660 though.

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6pac
Explorer
Dec 12, 2015
Last time we were out on the road we went to a weight station . Just out for the heck of it we got the unit weighted . 127067# total weight a little over ya think?
finaddict
Explorer
Dec 11, 2015
08 f-350 PS Diesel Supercab (smaller seats in back) 8 foot bed - Payload on the sheet is 3720 lbs.
Steve_in_29
Explorer
Dec 11, 2015
tonymull wrote:
If you want high payload, you don't want diesel. Those engines weigh more.

My 2015 Silverado 3500 has a payload of 3933.

Ford adjusts the GVWR to keep the payload rating roughly equal between all engines.

While I have never weighed it, my camper is somewhere north of 3K lbs based on a similar (but slightly less equipped) camper that was weighed at 3100lbs IIRC. My 2007 F350/SRW/SuperCab/Lariat/4X4/diesel carries mine on it's stock suspension and still sits slightly tail high when fully loaded for a trip. Even adding the tongue weight (non-weight distributing) of a 22' TT didn't squat me past level.

I do know the 08 and up Ford's lost some load capacity as their GVWR stayed the same while the trucks got heavier.
mlts22
Explorer
Dec 11, 2015
If you are not in a hurry, I'd might wait a few months on a new purchase. Due to the oilfield shutdowns, there is a good chance a lot of 1 ton trucks hitting the used market next year
jtrux
Explorer
Dec 10, 2015
1993 Chevrolet 2500 454/NV4500/4x4

8600 GVWR

3500 payload
Ranger_Tim
Explorer
Dec 09, 2015
The truck camper info sheet that came with my '06 F350 6.0 Diesel (with camper pkg dealer equipped) gives a cargo capacity of about 2900 lbs. This is a King Ranch super crew and a really heavy truck. Wish it would hold more without resorting to Timbrens, bags or the like.

Can't afford a new one by any stretch!
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Dec 08, 2015
zcookiemonstar wrote:
JIMNLIN wrote:
My '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins quad cab has a actual 3140 lb payload based on a 6000 RAWR with LT265/70-16 E tires.

This particular trucks front axle doesn't carry any part of my trailers bumper hitch or GN/5th wheel hitch weight as my pin is zero over the trucks rear axle.

Looking for payload based on GVWR not axle ratings but thanks for your info.

The year model '03 truck doesn't have a GVWR based payload placard as do many trucks prior to '05/'06 era when the tire placard payload became mandatory.

Also Ford markets F350 SRW with a 11500 GVWR and the same exact truck with a 10000 GVWR so GVWR based payloads will be different if your using a GVWR based payload.

And some of the new trucks with higher GVWRs payloads have overloaded the trucks RAWR numbers. One member bragged his '15 2500 Ram had a 3640 lb payload sticker. The truck will not carry 3460 lbs in the bed without overloading its RAWR.

Just points to ponder when using GVWR based payload numbers from many different trucks/owners.
zcookiemonstar
Explorer
Dec 08, 2015
JIMNLIN wrote:
My '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins quad cab has a actual 3140 lb payload based on a 6000 RAWR with LT265/70-16 E tires.

This particular trucks front axle doesn't carry any part of my trailers bumper hitch or GN/5th wheel hitch weight as my pin is zero over the trucks rear axle.

Looking for payload based on GVWR not axle ratings but thanks for your info.
Jeff243
Explorer
Dec 08, 2015
Truck in signature, 4X4
GVWR = 9,900 pounds
Empty truck, full tank gas, 2 passengers = 6,600 pounds
Payload = 3,300 pounds
JIMNLIN
Explorer III
Dec 08, 2015
My '03 2500 Dodge/Cummins quad cab has a actual 3140 lb payload based on a 6000 RAWR with LT265/70-16 E tires.

This particular trucks front axle doesn't carry any part of my trailers bumper hitch or GN/5th wheel hitch weight as my pin is zero over the trucks rear axle.