Factory Order RAM 3/4 Ton 2500
I'm looking forward to ordering a 2015 Ram 2500 from the factory. I've decided against having the 5th wheel/Gooseneck prep done since it seems to really only accommodate the Mopar frame/rail assy and ...
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ib516 wrote:
Get the 5th wheel prep group. My truck is a 6.4L Hemi, but it has over 3000# payload. The diesel version of my truck would have around 2400 - 2500# payload.
The 3500 SRW has an 11,700# GVWR vs the 2500s 10,000#, so payload will be right around 4000#. A buddy of mine has a twin to my truck except it is a 3500 SRW diesel.
APT's info is a bit out dated on the Ram 2500s. They used to have lower GVWR and payload than they do now. The frame went from 35,000 psi steel to 50,000 psi steel in the 2014 2500s (3500s got that frame in 2013). The specs on the 2015s will be almost identical to the 2014s.
APT isn't that far off on the payload ratings of 2014 Ram 2500 Mega Cab 4x4 with 6.7L Cummins. That particular setup maxes around 1800lb payload. I've seen a Laramie trimed Mega Cab 2500 with as little as 1600lbs payload. That sounds goofy to me as well but I've seen the payload sticker. With that being said - the 2500 with coils has the nicest ride among the big 3 it just so happens to have the least payload.
