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Strangely the trucks gross vehicle weight will be the same whether gas or diesel. This means the gas truck will have a few hundred pounds more payload since it will weigh less empty. This also applies to whether it's a 4x2 or 4x4. The 4x2 will have a slightly higher payload and combined number due to it weighing less than the 4x4 empty.
However the combined gross weight will be higher for the diesel due to it's added torque. Final gear ratio is also a factor in combined weight.
All this applies when comparing apples to apples. In other words the same year model and brand with the different configurations.
One other note, the capacities keep going up every few years. In very many cases a 2017 2500 will have a higher rating than say a 2008 3500, etc.
So good luck finding the right truck.
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