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Ram is well known for producing top-of-the-range pickup trucks, suitable for both work and family life. There are several different Ram trucks available on the market in 2022, each offering various configurations and trim options.

Knowing your truck’s curb weight is very important, especially if you intend to use your truck for towing. If you are interested in learning the different curb weights of the various Ram vehicles, we share them all in this article.

The Ram trucks have a curb weight of 4775 to 7484 pounds depending on the model, cab configuration, and powertrain. The weight range per model is as follows:

• The Ram 1500 weighs between 4775 and 5323 pounds.
• The Ram 2500 weighs between 5988 and 7414 pounds.
• The Ram 3500 weighs between 6060 and 7536 pounds.
• The Ram 4500 weighs between 6798 and 7480 pounds.
• The Ram 5500 weighs between 6852 and 7484 pounds.

Different Vehicle Weight Ratings 

When considering a car’s weight, there is not just one measurement you need to know about. In fact, there are several different vehicle weight ratings and each measurement helps drivers to understand more how much weight their car can haul or tow. 

• Payload – Payload is the measurement used to refer to the cargo and passenger capacity available in a vehicle. This includes the trunk and the cargo bed on pickup trucks. 
• GVWR – GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The GVWR is the curb weight, plus the payload and the towing capacity. Think of the GVWR as the maximum weight that your car can handle before you exceed the legal weight limit, or end up damaging your car due to overloading it. 
• Curb Weight – Curb weight is the most accurate weight of your as it leaves the factory. The curb weight is how much your car weighs when it is empty and parked up ‘at the curb’. Often this weight will include a fuel tank of fuel, but will not take into consideration the added weight of any passengers or cargo.
• Tongue Weight – The tongue weight of a vehicle is the maximum amount of weight that can be placed on the tow hitch. When too much weight is adding pressure to the tow hitch, this can lead to dangerous damage as the hitch may snap while you are driving. If you intend to tow, knowing your car’s tongue weight is just as important as knowing the towing capacity. 
• GTW – GTW stands for Gross Trailer Weight. The GTW is the combined weight of anything the vehicle tows, including trailers of different sizes and even smaller vehicles. 
• Dry Weight – Dry weight is exactly as it sounds, the weight of your car without any fluids inside. This may just mean an empty gas tank for some manufacturers, or no oil, engine coolant, screenwash, etc for others. 
• GCWR – GCWR is a vehicle’s Gross Combined Weight Rating. This figure is the combined weight of everything. It differs to the GVWR as it includes the GTW as well. Often, the GVWR is considered to only be the curb weight and the payload weight combined, the GCWR also includes the weight of anything the vehicle is towing.
• Towing capacity – If you want to use your Ram to tow, you absolutely need to pay close attention to the towing capacity. Towing capacity is the maximum weight of a trailer (or other vehicles) that your truck can tow.

Exceed the towing capacity and you will put excessive strain on your car and become more at risk of an accident when out on the road. Vehicle manufacturers use the GVWR, GAWR, and GT to determine the towing capacity.

2022 Ram 1500 Curb Weight 

The Ram 1500 is a durable, functional yet attractive pickup truck, with a choice of five powerful engines. The 2022 Ram 1500 comes in six different trims with various crew cab box sizes available and the Bighorn and Tradesman have the option of the Quad Cab.

The Ram 1500 with the heaviest curb weight is the Limited Crew Cab 6’4′ box. If you want the lightest model, you will need to choose the Quad Cab 6’4′ box Tradesman trim, this has a curb weight of 4775lbs.

The following measurements are for the 4×2 wheel drive, the curb weight increases for the 4×4 trucks.

2022 Ram 2500 Curb Weight

The Ram 2500 and 1500 and very similar in size when the same cab and bed configurations are selected. However, 2500 does provide better performance when it comes to available horsepower, torque, and towing capacity.

The heaviest Ram 2500 is the Limited trim with the Mega Cab 6’4′ box configuration, weighing 7414lbs. 

2022 Ram 3500 Curb Weight

The 2022 Ram 3500 has five different trim options with various cab options to choose from. The 3500 and 2500 both have the option of a Cummins diesel engine with 850lb/ft of torque and a horsepower rating of 370.

However, the Ram 3500 has the ability to reach 400 horsepower and it also has a greater haul and towing capacity. The lightest Ram 3500 is the Regular Cab 8′ box, with a curb weight of 6056lbs.

Once again, the Limited trim Mega Cab 8′ box that is the heaviest, weighing 7536 lbs. 

2022 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Curb Weight

The Ram 4500 is not your regular pickup truck, like the vehicles we have previously looked at in this article. The 4500 is a commercial work truck and is designed to be durable enough to function well on a worksite and strong enough to withstand the weight of additional equipment.

The Ram 4500 can be customized to suit each driver’s specific work needs, the GVWR is higher on certain configurations and there are different engine and transmission options.

At 7520lbs, the Tradesman 84in Crew Cab is the heaviest Ram 4500 model. The Regular Crew Cab 60in Tradesman in the lightest trim, with a curb weight of 6798lbs.

2022 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Curb Weight 

The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is another strong and durable work truck from Ram. The 5500 is almost extremely similar to the 4500, the key difference being the 5500 has a greater towing capacity of 35220lbs (the towing capacity of the 4500 is 29770 lbs).

The 5500 Chassis Cab has four different trim options: Limited, Laramie, SLT, and Tradesman. The heaviest Ram 5500 is the Tradesman Crew Cab 84in, with a curb weight of 7555lbs.

FAQs

What does GVWR mean?

GVWR stands for gross vehicle weight rating. This is the maximum weight a car can be, it includes the curb weight and payload (passenger/cargo weight). 

How much does a Ram 5500 curb weight?

The Ram 5500 has different curb weights depending on what trim you have and if you choose the 4×4 option or not.

4X4 vehicles tend to be heavier and the 84in Crew Cab configuration has the heaviest curb weight on all the Ram 5500 trims. The heaviest Ram 5500 for the 2022 model year is the Tradesman Crew Cab 84in, with a curb weight of 7555lbs.

What is the GVWR of Ram 5500?

The GVWR of the 2022 Ram 5500 is 18000lbs. This weight is the same for all of the trims: Limited, SLT, Tradesman, and Laramie. 

How much can a Ram 5500 pull?

To know what weight trailer you can safely pull with your Ram 5500, you will need to know the towing capacity. The 2022 Ram 5500 has a towing capacity of 1900lbs for the Tradesman trim in 4×2 drive and 17970lbs for the 4-wheel drive SLT.

The towing capacity varies between trims and models, for an accurate towing capacity, consult the manufacturers’ handbook or check the VIN plate (this can be found inside the car door or under the hood, all cars will have one.  

What does a 2021 Dodge Ram 1500 weigh?

The weight of the 2021 Dodge Ram varies between the different trim levels, as well as the 4×2 4×4 drive options. For example, the 4×2 Tradesman with the 6’4 Crew Cab has a curb weight of 4778lbs, but the 6’4′ Bighorn Quad Cab with four-wheel drive weighs 5001lbs. 

Conclusion 

Knowing the curb weight of your Ram truck is important, especially if you will be using it for towing. It is also important to be aware of your vehicle’s other weight ratings, particularly to GVWR and towing capacity.

The weight of the Ram 1500, 2500, 3500, and 4500 varies significantly between the different trims and models and we have shared the curb weight of all the 4×2 2022 models in this article. 

The average curb weight of the 2022 Ram trucks and chassis cabs is between 4000 and 8000lbs. The Mega Cab and Crew Cab configurations consistently have the heavier curb weight, as do the vehicles using four-wheel drive. 

If you can not find your Ram on this list, you should be able to easily find out its curb weight by checking the VIN plate, often found under the hood. 

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