2021 model year · Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty

Ram 2500 curb weight

Weight, 20215,988–8,069 lb

Maker2,716–3,660 kg

The 2021 Ram 2500 weighs 5,988–8,069 lb at the curb, depending on cab, bed, engine, drive, trim and option package.

Split: front axle 3,401–4,900 lb; rear axle 2,588–3,180 lb.

2021 Ram 2500 (DJ) 6.4L / 6.7L Base Weight GCW Trailer Tow, body builder instruction dated 10/28/2020 (Ram_HD-2500-DJ_Trailer-Tow-Weight-Chart_MY21)
Model years
2010–2026
Configurations
15
Front axle
3,401–4,900 lb
2026 Ram 2500 Rebel in white, front three-quarter view
Photo: Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, resized.

01 / Tables

Ram 2500 curb weight by model year

Curb weight is the vehicle as it leaves the factory, with its fluids but without people or cargo. Each engine, cab, drive and option adds to it, which is why it is a range. Figures in US units; model years printed the same share one table, and a package that changes a figure gets its own row.

2026 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty: full specs · figures for 0 of the 21 configurations we list

Curb weight by configuration

MakerUS units

2026 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationGVWR, for scale source 1lb
Regular Cab, Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2up to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · Any drivewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · Any drivewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box4x4 · Any engineup to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box4x4 · Any enginewith GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x48,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · Any driveup to 10,000
Crew CabAny bed, engine or drivewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Crew CabAny bed, engine or drivewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4up to 11,040
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb10,190
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Crew Cab6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · Any bed or driveup to 11,040
Crew Cab6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · Any bed or drivewith GVWR option 10,190 lb10,190
Crew Cab6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · Any bed or drivewith GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4up to 11,040
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2025 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty: full specs · figures for 0 of the 13 configurations we list

Curb weight by configuration

MakerUS units

2025 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationGVWR, for scale source 2lb
Regular Cab, Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2up to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · Any drivewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Regular Cab, Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2with GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · Any drivewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Regular Cab, Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4up to 10,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x48,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · Any driveup to 10,000
Crew CabAny bed, engine or drivewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Crew CabAny bed, engine or drivewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4up to 11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb10,190
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Crew Cab6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · Any bed or driveup to 11,040
Crew Cab6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · Any bed or drivewith GVWR option 10,190 lb10,190
Crew Cab6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · Any bed or drivewith GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4up to 11,040
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 10,190 lb10,190
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 11,040 lb11,040
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 High-Output turbo diesel · 4x4with GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2024 Ram 2500

Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty: full specs · figures for 0 of the 16 configurations we list

Curb weight by configuration

MakerUS units

2024 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationGVWR, for scale source 3lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft boxTradesman · Any engine or driveup to 10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft boxTradesman · Any engine or drivewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft boxTradesman · Any engine or drivewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Crew CabTradesman · Any bed, engine or driveup to 10,000
Crew CabTradesman · Any bed, engine or drivewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Crew CabTradesman · Any bed, engine or drivewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon8,565
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box4x4 · Laramie · Any engineup to 10,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box4x4 · Laramie · Any enginewith GVWR option 10,000 lb10,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box4x4 · Laramie · Any enginewith GVWR option 9,900 lb9,900
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · Rebel9,680

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

2021 Ram 2500

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Curb weight by configuration

MakerUS units

2021 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationCurb weight source 4lbFront axle source 4lbRear axle source 4lbGVWR, for scale source 4lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman5,9883,4012,58810,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,3073,6862,62110,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman6,3403,5612,77910,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith RamBox6,4563,5542,90310,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,6433,8452,79810,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith RamBox6,7663,8472,92010,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon6,9394,0862,8538,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagonwith RamBox7,0464,0872,9598,565
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman6,4703,6852,78610,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,8263,9962,83010,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Horn7,0614,0613,00010,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Hornwith RamBox7,1914,0733,11810,000

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2020 Ram 2500

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Curb weight by configuration

MakerUS units

2020 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationCurb weight source 5lbFront axle source 5lbRear axle source 5lbGVWR, for scale source 5lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman5,9883,4012,58810,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,3103,6882,62210,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman6,3433,5602,78410,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith RamBox6,4563,5542,90310,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,6493,8472,80210,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith RamBox6,7773,8492,92810,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon6,9444,0872,8578,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagonwith RamBox7,0614,0902,9718,565
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman6,4783,6882,78910,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,8384,0022,83510,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Horn7,0614,0613,00010,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Hornwith RamBox7,2054,0753,13010,000

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Showing 12 of 22 rows. Every configuration is on the 2020 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2019 Ram 2500

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Curb weight by configuration

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2019 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationCurb weight source 6lbFront axle source 6lbRear axle source 6lbGVWR, for scale source 6lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman5,9533,3982,55510,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,3173,6962,62010,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman6,3453,5582,78710,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesmanwith RamBox6,4733,5542,91910,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,6233,8282,79510,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesmanwith RamBox6,7673,8312,93610,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagon6,9074,0802,8278,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Power Wagonwith RamBox7,0524,0782,9748,565
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · Tradesman6,4533,6782,77410,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Tradesman6,8053,9892,81610,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Horn7,0354,0412,99410,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · Big Hornwith RamBox7,1804,0393,14110,000

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Showing 12 of 22 rows. Every configuration is on the 2019 Ram 2500 (Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2018 Ram 2500

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Curb weight by configuration

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2018 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationCurb weight source 7lbFront axle source 7lbRear axle source 7lbGVWR, for scale source 7lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,0143,4292,58510,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,3913,7112,68010,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE7,0004,1392,8618,565
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,3913,5832,80810,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,7013,8572,84410,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,5233,6992,82410,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,8623,9952,86710,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,8183,7953,02310,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE7,0904,0563,03510,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE6,8444,1712,67310,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G566,9434,2472,69610,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE7,2804,5382,74210,000

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Showing 12 of 33 rows. Every configuration is on the 2018 Ram 2500 (Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

2017 Ram 2500

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Curb weight by configuration

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2017 Ram 2500 curb weight by configuration by configuration
ConfigurationCurb weight source 8lbFront axle source 8lbRear axle source 8lbGVWR, for scale source 8lb
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,0123,4302,58210,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,3893,7122,67710,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,9964,1392,8578,510
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,3893,5842,80510,000
Crew Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,6993,8582,84110,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,5213,6992,82210,000
Crew Cab · 8 ft box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,8603,9952,86510,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE6,8163,7953,02110,000
Mega Cab · 6 ft 4 in box6.4L HEMI V8 · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 66RFE7,0884,0553,03310,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE6,8424,1722,67010,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x2 · 6-speed manual G566,9414,2482,69310,000
Regular Cab · 8 ft box6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel · 4x4 · 6-speed automatic 68RFE7,2784,5392,73910,000

“Not published”: the maker doesn’t print it. —: not in the documents we hold yet. A number by a column’s name is the source of its figures that have none of their own. Scroll the table sideways for every column.

Showing 12 of 33 rows. Every configuration is on the 2017 Ram 2500 (Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty) specs page.

Earlier model years (2010 to 2016) are in the table below, each with a link to the full specs of its generation.

SourcesMakerThe small number by a figure says which document it is from.
  1. 12026 Ram Heavy Duty Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (my26_Ram_HD_Customer_TowPayChart_1.9) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  2. 22025 Ram Heavy Duty Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (my25_Ram_HD_Customer_TowPayChart_3.65) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  3. 32024 Ram Heavy Duty Payload & Towing Weight Capacities (my24_Ram_HD_Customer_TowPayChart_3.2) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  4. 42021 Ram 2500 (DJ) 6.4L / 6.7L Base Weight GCW Trailer Tow, body builder instruction dated 10/28/2020 (Ram_HD-2500-DJ_Trailer-Tow-Weight-Chart_MY21) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  5. 52020 Ram 2500 (DJ) Base Weight, GCW and Trailer Tow, body builder instruction dated 12/3/2019 (Ram_HD_2500_DJ_Trailer_Tow_Weight_Chart_MY20) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  6. 62019 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart - SAE J2807 Compliant (Trailer_Tow_Excel_2019_DJ_OFFICIAL_INTERNAL_2-6-19) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  7. 72018 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart, SAE J2807 Compliant (2018-Ram-2500) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  8. 82017 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart, SAE J2807 Compliant (2017_ram_2500_towing_charts) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  9. 92016 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart, SAE J2807 Compliant (2016_ram_2500_towing_charts) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  10. 102015 Ram 2500 Trailer Towing Chart, SAE J2807 Compliant (2015_ram_2500_towing_charts) · FCA US LLC (Stellantis North America)
  11. 112014 DJ Trailer Towing Chart, Ram 2500 (2014_RAM.2500.Towing.Specs) · Chrysler Group LLC (now Stellantis North America)
  12. 122013 RAM 2500 Pickup Towing Chart (2013_RAM.2500.Towing.Specs) · Chrysler Group LLC (now Stellantis North America)
  13. 132012 Dodge Ram 2500 Pickup and Mega Cab Pickup towing chart (2012_RAM_2500_3500_Trailer_Tow_Chart) · Chrysler Group LLC (now Stellantis North America)
  14. 142011 Ram full-line towing chart (2011_RAM_Full_Line_Tow_Chart), Ram 2500 pickup and Mega Cab pages · Chrysler Group LLC (now Stellantis North America)
  15. 152010 Ram Base Weights/GCW/Payload/Trailer Tow, 2500 (body builder guide, rammlup2500, dated 04/22/2010) · Chrysler Group LLC (now Stellantis North America)

Documents last checked . How we read them and what the marks mean: how we source the numbers. A figure doesn’t match its document? Report a wrong number.

02 / Over the years

How the Ram 2500 curb weight moved

The lowest and highest weight Ram prints for each model year, newest first, across Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty and Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty.

  • The top figure rose by 348 lb, from 7,983 lb in 2013 to 8,331 lb in 2014.
  • The top figure fell by 258 lb, from 8,331 lb in 2014 to 8,073 lb in 2015.
  • The top figure rose by 183 lb, from 7,573 lb in 2010 to 7,756 lb in 2011.
Ram 2500 curb weight by model year
Model yearsLowestHighestConfigurationsFull specs
2021Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,988 lb8,069 lb15Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2020Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,988 lb8,070 lb15Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2019Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,953 lb8,018 lb15Fifth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2018Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,952 lb8,050 lb33Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2017Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,950 lb8,048 lb33Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2016Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,940 lb8,038 lb33Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2015Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,957 lb8,073 lb33Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2014Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,966 lb8,331 lb182Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2013Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,476 lb7,983 lb132Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2012Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,464 lb7,934 lb73Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2011Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,532 lb7,756 lb73Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs
2010Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty5,492 lb7,573 lb61Fourth generation (DJ) Heavy Duty specs

03 / Most and least

Which Ram 2500 leads and trails

Named as exactly as the maker’s table names it: model year, cab, bed, engine, drive and package.

Highest in 2021
8,069 lb
2021 Mega Cab 6 ft 4 in box, 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel, 4x4, Big Horn with the RamBox.
Lowest in 2021
5,988 lb
2021 Regular Cab 8 ft box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x2, Tradesman.
Highest of any year, 2014
8,331 lb
2014 Mega Cab 6 ft 4 in box, 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel, 4x4, 6-speed automatic 68RFE, Laramie Longhorn with the RamBox.
Lowest of any year, 2012
5,464 lb
2012 Regular Cab 8 ft box, 5.7L HEMI V8, 4x2, 6-speed automatic 66RFE, ST.

04 / What changes it

What moves the Ram 2500 curb weight

Ram’s own 2021 figures, split by the option that changes them.

By cab

  • Regular Cab5,988–7,187 lb
  • Crew Cab6,340–7,691 lb
  • Mega Cab7,061–7,956 lb

By bed

  • 8 ft box5,988–7,691 lb
  • 6 ft 4 in box6,340–7,956 lb

By engine

  • 6.4L HEMI V85,988–7,061 lb
  • 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel6,843–7,956 lb

By drive

  • 4x25,988–7,361 lb
  • 4x46,307–7,956 lb

By trim

  • Tradesman5,988–7,691 lb
  • Power Wagon6,939 lb
  • Big Horn7,061–7,956 lb

Option packages

  • RamBox+107 lb to +130 lb

05 / Compared

Ram 2500 against other heavy-duty pickups

The newest model year we hold for each, curb weight by Ram’s and the other makers’ own documents.

heavy-duty pickups compared on curb weight
ModelModel yearWeight
Ram 250020215,988–8,069 lb
Ford Super Duty20247,498–7,673 lb

06 / Next

More on the Ram 2500

07 / FAQ

Questions people ask

What is the curb weight of the 2021 Ram 2500?

The 2021 Ram 2500 weighs 5,988–8,069 lb at the curb, depending on cab, bed, engine, drive, trim and option package. Split: front axle 3,401–4,900 lb; rear axle 2,588–3,180 lb.

Which 2021 Ram 2500 is the heaviest?

The 2021 Mega Cab 6 ft 4 in box, 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel, 4x4, Big Horn with the RamBox, at 8,069 lb.

Which 2021 Ram 2500 is the lightest?

The 2021 Regular Cab 8 ft box, 6.4L HEMI V8, 4x2, Tradesman, at 5,988 lb.

What changes the Ram 2500’s curb weight?

Cab, bed, engine, drive, trim and option package, by Ram’s own figures for 2021. By cab: Regular Cab 5,988–7,187 lb; Crew Cab 6,340–7,691 lb; Mega Cab 7,061–7,956 lb. By bed: 8 ft box 5,988–7,691 lb; 6 ft 4 in box 6,340–7,956 lb. By engine: 6.4L HEMI V8 5,988–7,061 lb; 6.7L Cummins I6 turbo diesel 6,843–7,956 lb.

Has the Ram 2500’s curb weight changed over the years?

2021: 5,988–8,069 lb; 2020: 5,988–8,070 lb; 2019: 5,953–8,018 lb; 2018: 5,952–8,050 lb; 2017: 5,950–8,048 lb. The top figure rose by 348 lb, from 7,983 lb in 2013 to 8,331 lb in 2014.

These are Ram’s published figures for the models it describes, not a weighbridge or a tape measure; your own vehicle’s options change them. Found a figure that doesn’t match the document? Tell us.