motorhead426
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Hmm, I never considered that. Makes sense. What is the GVWR of the diesel?
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CCLB 6.7 3500’s have a GVWR of 12,300.
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Not the end of the world. Big boy's got them big toys! Worst is that it won't go through the automatic car wash.
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I'm looking at buiding a 2026 3500 SRW Laramie CCSB Diesel and the build sheet shows GVWR as 11,800 and no other options. Dealer confirmed it. The 2025 had a GVWR of 12,100 so they effectively shaved off 300 lbs of payload.
Based on similar trucks at the dealer lot the payload come in at approx 3,544lbs which is lower than I want. Anyone have a similar 2026 truck that can share their payload numbers.
Based on similar trucks at the dealer lot the payload come in at approx 3,544lbs which is lower than I want. Anyone have a similar 2026 truck that can share their payload numbers.
motorhead426
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I think if you want more payload than that with a diesel, you're looking at duallys. Mine is similar to what your looking at but Hemi, long bed and the payload is 4095. I'd ask "do you really need the diesel"? In my case it came down to not wanting the dually as a daily driver, since I only plan to occasionally tow. The hemi seems better for my shorter commutes. But if your driving a lot and towing a lot then I can see why diesel might be the better choice.
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My 2019 SRW 3500 Big Horn has a GVW of 12,300 lbs and a payload of 4043 lbs I don't understand the reasoning in dropping the GVW. I don't want duallys the truck is big enough already with crew cab and 8 foot box . The whole purpose of the Diesel is H.P and Tourqe lightening up the trucks GVW starts to negate the reason for the Diesel. I think Ram should start to recognise that.
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Do your own research, don’t ever trust the dealer.
CCSB’s have been at a 11,800 GVWR for many years and were in 2025 too. I don’t recall any 3500 with a 12,100 GVWR but CCLB’s have had a 12,300 GVWR for many years as well. I believe both the 11,800 GVWR dates back to 2019 and 12,300 GVWR dates back to 2013.
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My 2019 cummins 3500 SRW BigHorn crew cab 8 foot box 4WD has a GVW of 12,300LBS payload of 4043LBS as the photo I posted shows.
No interest in a dually here. Great question about whether I really need a diesel. Currently no, as my trailer is 7k GVWR but in a few years we plan to get a 5th wheel in the 14k lb range. I'd prefer to go gas cause it will be my everyday truck though I work from home and do about 8k miles a year.
I'm near Denver and do a lot in the Rockies, think Ike Gauntlet. Plus, the mountain west is very Hilly and windy in general so Diesel seems like a good fit for towing.
I've been researching it on the interweb but not finding much on it. My dealer looked at the payload stickers of a couple of 2026 Laramies and reported the ~3544 lb number. He has a couple of 2025 Laramie trucks close to $4,000 lbs.
The build site really should be able to tally up the weight of the options you select and give an estimated GVW and payload number. It is 2025 after all.
motorhead426
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Totally understandable living in the mountains. I lived in Laramie, WY for a year and those grades are serious stuff especially if you had a 5th wheel on the back. I also have short commutes (~7,000 miles/year) and didn't think that it would be beneficial with all the EGR, DPF, emissions, etc do drive the cummins daily in stop and go traffic. Maybe you might need a cheaper daily car and use the truck only when hauling.
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Compare the window sticker and/or build sheets and I’ll bet you find options that weigh more on the lower payload trucks.
For personal use axle capacity is a far more important number than payload. In all actuality, there is likely no difference in real world towing capacity between the two different payload trucks.
Ram actually used to post the weight of options on their commercial bodybuilder site, but I have not seen that in a few years.
I'd factor ~300lbs for the sunroof and not get one. Affects available payload, headroom, and they're usually leakers/high maintenance.
Albeit a 2020, my HO/Aisin SRW CCLB Limited with every other option (less VSIM) is 3700 payload.
My better half wasn't too keen on another vehicle for daily driver but I could get by with a real beater as I'm pretty close to everything. Even beaters aren't cheap anymore...
BigHorn3500
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I have every option including sunroof on my 2019 SRW 4WD H.O cummins /aisin 6 speed trans crew cab 8 foot bed 35,s on 20 inch rims w/tow package and mine is 4043 payload 12,300 GVW. I would look for a nice 2019 if it were me . I found one 60,000 miles never seen snow seat covers from the day it was bought there out there ,just sayin.
You' are correct. In the name of payload, no sunroof, no power running boards, debating skid plates as they are removable. Laramie is as high in the trim level I want to go. Considered a BigHorn thinking it might be lighter but by the time I add most of the options I don't know if it would really be much lighter. I would miss the leather on Laramie.
motorhead426
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You can have the rusty jeep I replaced with the Ram if you wanna come to Michigan to get it... Good heat, runs well LOL
motorhead426
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Laramie w/leather and passive entry was the selling point for me
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I once added up the all the costs of having a beater (initial cost, taxes, annual registration, insurance, maintenance, etc.). I was better off paying for poor fuel mileage and depreciation due to mileage on the other vehicle.
Well, I've never been more indecisive on a major decision. Ram, Chevy, Ford, they all have issues and they all gouge you to get a good looking truck (night edition, trail boss, tremor, anything with non-chrome bumpers...) in my opinion.
Despite the transmission issues on the chevy/gmc and I guess Ford too, I ordered a GMC 3500 SRW today. Probably the most chrome and blingiest truck of all. I know a few folks that have not had any issues with their GM trucks. Hope I don't regret it.
I just needed a bit more payload than the Ram offers. Aesthetically, the older cab and the trasnforce tires that never looked quite right, pushed me away. I was going to do a chevy but again, the chrome bumper just seemed to clash, unless spending more to get the trail boss, and I want it for towing, not off roading. The GMC, on the other hand, just seems to own the chrome in a good way.
If the ram had more payload, I would have gone that route for the ZF tranny and the newly improved cummins and 10 year powertrain warranty.
Despite the transmission issues on the chevy/gmc and I guess Ford too, I ordered a GMC 3500 SRW today. Probably the most chrome and blingiest truck of all. I know a few folks that have not had any issues with their GM trucks. Hope I don't regret it.
I just needed a bit more payload than the Ram offers. Aesthetically, the older cab and the trasnforce tires that never looked quite right, pushed me away. I was going to do a chevy but again, the chrome bumper just seemed to clash, unless spending more to get the trail boss, and I want it for towing, not off roading. The GMC, on the other hand, just seems to own the chrome in a good way.
If the ram had more payload, I would have gone that route for the ZF tranny and the newly improved cummins and 10 year powertrain warranty.