2006 ram 3500 tare weight

[JWaugh]

Hi, does anyone know what the tare weight of a 2006 dodge ram 3500 quad cab 4x4 long box diesel 6speed. i am looking to put a hoist in my garage and am trying to determine what capacity will safely lift my truck.







thanks

 

[HBarlow]

The best and most accurate way to know is take it to a scale.

8k to 10k lift capacity should do it.

 

[bcbender]

My sig truck weight is just a shade over 8100 with a full fuel load and the ARE fiberglass top. .

 

[rscurtis]

But the real deal, not a cheaper import. Your life may depend on it.

 

[MChrist]

Were you thinking about the drive-up ramp type, or the kind you swing arms under? I chose the "drive-up ramp" type due to liability and not wanting our nose heavy trucks falling off! I then ordered the sliding ramp that slides front to back that can lift up on the vehicle's frame or axles. I think this is the best setup, since I have all the flexibility I need. More $$$to be sure, but do it once and do it right, if you can. I have no regrets.
Come to think of it, the kind I have is called 4 post, the arm type is called 2 post.

 

[RDeFayette]

Get a 4 post with the optional jacks to lift the wheels off of the ramps if need be.

Rule of thumb is the capacity of the lift should be 50% GREATER than whatever you plan to lift. 10k truck=15k lift.

You never want to run a lift to "max"! Gets pretty dicey.

 

[RDeFayette]

4 post Lifts | CLT 14,000 FP - 14,000 LB. Four Post Vehicle / Automotive / Truck / Car / Garage Lift

Bridge Jacks | Hydraulic Bridge Jacks, Sliding Bridge Jacks, Rolling Bridge Jacks, Alignment Jacks

I'm not recommending this manf. , but they don't look bad just an example with the 'bridge' jacks.

 

[MChrist]

Mine looks similar to the one pictured, except it's a 15,000# model, and the ram looks beefier on mine. IIRC, total cost was $5800 installed, with the sliding jack. We've actually gone through about 5 switches on this one, and they aren't cheap. They stick in the "on" position. The installer "gave up" so we farmed out our own switch and haven't had any problems since.

 

[HBarlow]

Get a 4 post with the optional jacks to lift the wheels off of the ramps if need be.
Rule of thumb is the capacity of the lift should be 50% GREATER than whatever you plan to lift. 10k truck=15k lift.
You never want to run a lift to "max"! Gets pretty dicey.

I didn't know that and regret that I posted 8k to 10k.

I'll remember it.

 

[RDeFayette]

lift

I didn't know that and regret that I posted 8k to 10k.



I'll remember it.

Nothing to regret. I used to be in the auto business and there is nothing worse than putting a vehicle up on a lift that's maxed out knowing that you have to work under it.

Pucker factor sets in pretty quick.

 

[MChrist]

Greg Smith Equipment Sales Inc. - The lift professionals with quality automotive equipment at discount prices. has a lot of good info.

 

[Prairie Dog]

My trk is very similar but probably weighs a bit more because of my NV5600. Mine weighs 7200 naked.

 

[AH64ID]

My truck weighs 8000 as it sits full of fuel without me. A similar DRW would be 8250sih.