The Ram 1500 is the lean cousin—about 5,000 to 5,500 pounds. Feels like a sports car in comparison. The Ram 3500? That sucker is a beast, starting around 7,500 pounds and climbing past 8,000 with a diesel. So the 2500 sits right in the middle. Not too fragile, not too ridiculous. Goldilocks with a tow hitch.
How to find your exact weight
You can’t guess. Check the door jamb sticker. It lists the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and payload. But the real weight? Drive to a public scale, like at a truck stop or recycling center. Costs about $10. It’s embarrassing, but everyone does it.
Or you could just assume it weighs a small hippo. That’s close enough for most conversations. But if you’re planning to tow a house, you’ll want the exact digits. Trust me.
So, what’s the short answer? Dodge Ram 2500: roughly 6,200 to 7,500 pounds. But the real answer is: it depends on how you built it. And how many snacks you keep in the glovebox.
Now go forth and weigh your beast. Or just enjoy the fact that it can crush a sedan without breaking a sweat. Either way, you’re part of the truck club. Welcome.
