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Originally Posted by nellie1289
I'm going to go out on a limb here and say that most 2500's are not even close to 2700 lb payload capacity, especially diesel versions. I fully admit some are, like gassers, or non crew cabs with plain jane options. The reason is most are crew cabs, almost nobody gets a truck with zero options, etc. On my comparable ram 3500 vs ram 2500, the payload was 4200 lbs for the 3500 and 1900 lbs for the 2500. The decision is a no brainer. I honestly wonder why they even bother selling 2500's unless people in certain states are trying to avoid CDL restrictions. They are in many cases a useless asset unless you really want to watch your weight or just look the other way on the rating.
I also feel the 2500 is capable of much more than it is rated because of the stupid 10,000 lb GVWR most have. That being said I am a firm believer you should follow the law and others advice here not to exceed limits for legal reasons.
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There's no CDL required for a GVWR of #10k, they do that do that based on the trucks classifications, 3/4, 1/2, 1 ton, etc. it has nothing to do with a CDL. You don't need a CDL until you hit #26k or pulling a trailer and your combined weight is over #26k. I can buy a KW W900 with a GCWR of #20k and register it as private or camper and I don't need a CDL. Now, if someone buys a 2500 and puts a MC# on it and a DOT #, then yes a CDL is needed, but 99.99% of the buyers of 2500 are not using them for commercial use.