Seems odd.
It's pretty rare to hear of a scale weight giving a higher payload than what's on the yellow sticker.
Usually it's just the opposite because the owner has added options in addition to what was on the truck as it left the factory.
I'm really surprised.
And I don't think the yellow sticker payload is just a marketing number. My understanding is that there's a legal requirement behind it.
2014 ORV Timber Ridge 240RKS,8500#,1250# tongue,44K miles
690W Rooftop + 340W Portable Solar,4 GC2s,215Ah@24V
2016 Ram 2500 4x4 RgCab CTD,2507# payload,10.8 mpgUS tow