How Much Does the 2022 RAM 1500 Weigh?

May 23rd, 2022 by

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When towing and hauling is just a daily routine of your job in Leominster and nearby areas, then you’ll want to know about vehicle weight and cargo capacity when shopping for your next pickup truck. So how much does the 2022 RAM 1500 weigh? Depending on which trim you go for, the weight range starts at 4,775 pounds and goes all the way up to 6,439 pounds. Learn more about the new RAM 1500 GVWR, GCWR, and curb weight from Ron Bouchard Chrysler Dodge RAM below!

 

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2022 RAM 1500 Weight Rating Terms

Before we dive deep into the numbers, let’s refresh your memory on the different terms when talking about the RAM 1500 weight:

  • Curb Weight: The weight of an unloaded vehicle or how much the RAM 1500 weighs without passengers or cargo.
  • Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): How much cargo your truck can carry or the amount you get when you add the curb weight to the weight that the truck can handle safely—including passengers, cargo, and any additional gear.
  • Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR): The maximum safe weight of the loaded vehicle when combined with a loaded tow trailer (crucial for towing).
  • Towing Capacity: The maximum safe weight the vehicle can tow. 
  • Tongue Weight: The amount of weight placed on the trailer hitch by the trailer itself.

2022 RAM 1500 Curb Weight

Depending on your chosen trim level, cab size, and bed size in Fitchburg, how much your RAM 1500 weighs without cargo will vary. Here’s how you can expect the unloaded RAM 1500 weight to vary between trim levels:

  • RAM 1500 Tradesman: 4,775 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 4,785 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Big Horn: 4,785 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Laramie: 5,022 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Rebel: 5,127 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: 5,199 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited: 5,323 pounds
  • RAM 1500 TRX: 6,439 pounds

2022 RAM 1500 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

Need to know how much weight your RAM 1500 can handle in its cabin and truck bed as you head on the Gardner roads? You’ll need to consider the GVWR, which includes dimensions specs: 

  • RAM 1500 Tradesman: 7,100 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 6,010 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Big Horn: 6,800 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Laramie: 6,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Rebel: 6,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: 6,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited: 6,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 TRX: 7,800 pounds

2022 RAM 1500 GCWR, Towing Capacity, & Payload Capacity

Need more specs on the new RAM 1500? See the GCWR, towing capacity, and payload capacity breakdown below: 

2022 RAM 1500 Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

  • RAM 1500 Tradesman: 12,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 11,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Big Horn: 11,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Laramie: 11,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Rebel: 12,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: 11,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited: 13,900 pounds
  • RAM 1500 TRX: 15,160 pounds

2022 RAM 1500 Towing Capacity

  • RAM 1500 Tradesman: Up to 7,690 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 6,750 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Big Horn: Up to 6,750
  • RAM 1500 Laramie: Up to 6,510
  • RAM 1500 Rebel: Up to 7,410 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: Up to 6,340 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited: Up to 8,210 pounds
  • RAM 1500 TRX: 8,100 pounds

2022 RAM 1500 Payload Capacity

  • RAM 1500 Tradesman: Up to 2,320 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 1,220 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Big Horn: Up to 2,010 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Laramie: Up to 1,880
  • RAM 1500 Rebel: Up to 1,770
  • RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: Up to 1,700 pounds
  • RAM 1500 Limited: Up to 1,580 pounds
  • RAM 1500 TRX: 1,310 pounds

Experience the RAM 1500 at Ron Bouchard Chrysler Dodge RAM

Discover more about this legendary light-duty pickup truck from Ron Bouchard Chrysler Dodge RAM or come by our Fitchburg showroom to experience what this truck has to offer yourself! When you’re ready to take a model home, find your favorite trim in our selection or pre-order one.

 

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