Payload capacities for 2500/3500

[PaulG1]

Can anyone clarify what the GVWR difference is between the 2500 and 3500 SRW, and 3500 DRW. Assume all trucks are 4x4, quad cab, slt, cummins, and automatic. Seems the Dodge manual doesn't list specs for the 3500SRW.



Also between the 2500 and 3500SRW what is the difference (axle, springs, brakes?



Thanks,



Paul

 

[Eric_77]

Can anyone clarify what the GVWR difference is between the 2500 and 3500 SRW, and 3500 DRW. Assume all trucks are 4x4, quad cab, slt, cummins, and automatic. Seems the Dodge manual doesn't list specs for the 3500SRW.



Also between the 2500 and 3500SRW what is the difference (axle, springs, brakes?



Thanks,



Paul

8800- 2500

9900- 3500SRW

11000- 3500DRW (pretty sure on this they have changed it a few times upward may be 12,000 now)



Difference between 2500 and 3500SRW is springs (1100 pound overload type springs in rear), rear brakes are larger, the axle there has been rumour that the big axle (11. 5) is no longer offered on the 2500 which it had been in 03-04. I believe the front axle is the same.



To check specs on vehicle check either Klenger's website it seems very up to date and correct or go to dodge website and "build" the truck you are interested in and it will give you the specs.

 

[PaulG1]

Thanks Erik.



So there is an 1100 lb increase between the 3500SRW and the 2500 - does this mean the 3500 SRW can have a pin wieght 1100 lbs heavier or does it get distributed over the front axel as well?



Just trying to figure out how much more fifth wheel capability the 3500 SRW has over the 2500.



Thanks again.



Paul

 

[opjohnny]

Was this changed on the 05 because my 04. 5 2500 GVWR is 9,000 lbs not 8,800 lbs.

 

[Kirwin]

Gvwr

From the Dodge website GVWR are as follows



2500-9000 lbs

3500 SRW 9900 lbs

3500 DRW 12200 lbs

 

[DPelletier]

Thanks Erik.



So there is an 1100 lb increase between the 3500SRW and the 2500 - does this mean the 3500 SRW can have a pin wieght 1100 lbs heavier or does it get distributed over the front axel as well?



Just trying to figure out how much more fifth wheel capability the 3500 SRW has over the 2500.



Thanks again.



Paul

Kirwin's weights are the current ones. The answer is the 3500 SRW has a capacity of 900 lbs more for 5th wheel tongue weight over a 2500. When in doubt, buy the 3500 SRW.



Dave

 

[XJSuperman]

8800- 2500

9900- 3500SRW

11000- 3500DRW (pretty sure on this they have changed it a few times upward may be 12,000 now)



Difference between 2500 and 3500SRW is springs (1100 pound overload type springs in rear), rear brakes are larger, the axle there has been rumour that the big axle (11. 5) is no longer offered on the 2500 which it had been in 03-04. I believe the front axle is the same.



To check specs on vehicle check either Klenger's website it seems very up to date and correct or go to dodge website and "build" the truck you are interested in and it will give you the specs.

I don't think the rear brakes are any larger on the 2500 vs the 3500 (SRW or DRW)... I think they are all the same.

 

[Kirwin]

Rear brake differences

As far as I can tell, the rotors and pads are the same. As in previous generations I suspect that the differences in braking are accomplished by using different master cylinder/slave cylinder combinations to achieve optimal braking on the DRW trucks. Honestly Dodge probably uses the same brake set up on the 2500 and the 3500 SRW trucks. They don't like to spend money on extra brake set ups and the trucks are very similar. I know first generation trucks (at least the 1989 models) used the same rear drum on the D/W250 as the D/W 350 but put in 3" shoes on the 350s. On the second generation trucks there were some different wheel cylinder diameters on the rear wheels to achieve the same result.



Does anyone know if you get the AAM 11. 5 axle on the 3500 SRW or do both SRW trucks now come with the 10. 5 ring gear? Ken Irwin

 

[KCJackson]

Rotors themselves are the same, the rear calipers are different:

- 2500 and 3500SRW: 1. 77" rear calipers

- 3500DRW: 2. 01" rear calipers

 

[GCross]

From the Dodge website GVWR are as follows



2500-9000 lbs

3500 SRW 9900 lbs

3500 DRW 12200 lbs

Right on the money, get your truck weighed at a truck scale (full tank), add the weight of you and your passenges plus gear, then deduct from one of the above, this will give you your allowable trailer pin/tounge weight.



-George-