Dodge Ram 2500 vs. RAM 2500
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Highlights
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$27,975
Starting MSRP
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$46,855
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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N/A
Towing Capacity
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15,640 lbs
Towing Capacity
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-
Towing Capacity
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96 in
Bed Length
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98 in
Bed Length
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-
Bed Length
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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305 hp
383 hp Horsepower
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405 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Rear Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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3
Seating Capacity
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3
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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3 yr / 36,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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400 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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429 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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383 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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405 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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5.7L/345
Displacement
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6.4 L/392
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline V-8
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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6-Speed A/T
M/T 6-Speed M/T A/T 5-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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16.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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-
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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17 x 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
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Full-Size in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 X 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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LT245/70R17E
Spare Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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LT245/70R17E
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/70RR17
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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LT245/70R17E
Front Tire Size
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LT245/70RR17
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Suspension
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Full-floating
Axle Type - Rear
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Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Rear
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-
Axle Type - Rear
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Hypoid
Axle Type - Front
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Non-Independent
Axle Type - Front
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-
Axle Type - Front
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Leaf
Suspension Type - Rear
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Coil
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Steering
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Type
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Re-Circulating Ball
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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Measurements
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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N/A
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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-
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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N/A
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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-
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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N/A
Tailgate Width
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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-
Tailgate Width
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N/A
Cargo Volume
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume
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-
Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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-
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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-
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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232 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Height, Overall
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78 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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3
Passenger Capacity
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3
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Front
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-
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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-
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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-
Cab to End of Frame
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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-
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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N/A
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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N/A
Front Leg Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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N/A
Front Shoulder Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Front Hip Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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141 in
Wheelbase
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141 in
Wheelbase
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-
Wheelbase
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Front
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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-
Ground Clearance, Front
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N/A
Ground Clearance, Rear
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7 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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-
Ground Clearance, Rear
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96 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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-
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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12,000 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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N/A
Curb Weight
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6,065 lbs
Curb Weight
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-
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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-
Total Option Weight
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8,650 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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10,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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-
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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15,640 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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22,050 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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-
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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N/A
Maximum Payload Capacity
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3,935 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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-
Maximum Payload Capacity
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N/A
As Spec'd Payload
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3,935 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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-
As Spec'd Payload
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N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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6,065 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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-
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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-
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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-
Option Weight - Front
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N/A
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,588 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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-
Curb Weight - Rear
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N/A
Curb Weight - Front
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3,477 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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-
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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6,066 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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15,640 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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-
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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1,564 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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35 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Safety
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Electrical
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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220
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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14 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2026 RAM 2500?
The 2026 RAM 2500 is more reliable than the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 2500 versus a reliability rating of 4.8 for the 2011 Ram 2500.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2026 RAM 2500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 and the 2026 RAM 2500 both get 0 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 or the 2026 RAM 2500?
The 2011 Dodge Ram 2500 is cheaper than the 2026 RAM 2500 with a $27,975 starting MSRP versus a $46,855 starting MSRP.
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