How Much Does the RAM 1500 Weigh?

2023 RAM 1500 parked outisde home

The 2023 RAM 1500 gives you plenty of performance to accomplish many tasks around Joliet and Naperville. This new RAM has plenty of engine options designed to help you tackle the most demanding tasks. It’s also got a high-tech cabin that doesn’t skimp on the features modern drivers want. The RAM 1500 is an ideal pickup truck to have in your Yorkville driveway.

 

 

Find out more about the RAM 1500 weight with our guide from Tyson Motor Chrysler Jeep Dodge Ram to give you a sense of what you can tow with this workhorse.

How Much Does the RAM 1500 Weigh Without Towing Anything?

The 2023 RAM 1500 curb weight, or the empty weight of just the pickup truck without any towing, can range from 4,765 pounds to 6,440 pounds. That puts the 2023 RAM 1500 in the light-duty pickup truck class when you shop for this type of new vehicle.

2023 RAM 1500 Weight Ratings

The 2023 RAM 1500 has seven different trim levels for you to choose from depending on your requirements. Each configuration delivers plenty of performance and power for you to take on your adventures and get work done at the job site. However, you need to know that the 2023 RAM 1500 weight varies based on the exact configuration you choose.

Let’s take a look at the 2023 RAM 1500 weight ratings with all three types of weight you need to know about.

2023 RAM 1500 Curb Weight

If you’re looking for the RAM 1500 weight, you’re likely looking for its curb weight. Curb weight simply means the weight of the vehicle without cargo, passengers, or a trailer attached to the back. The curb weight is needed to assess the gross vehicle weight rating and gross combined weight rating, which we discuss in a moment.

Here are the curb weights for the 2023 RAM 1500 trim levels:

  • 2023 RAM 1500 Tradesman: 4,765 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 4,772 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Laramie: 5,009 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Rebel: 5,102 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: 5,199 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Limited: 5,503 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 TRX: 6,440 pounds

2023 RAM 1500 Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)

The gross vehicle weight rating, or GVWR, is the weight of your vehicle and the maximum weight of cargo and passengers combined. The GVWR is typically what your vehicle can handle safely. You’ll need to know these figures if you plan on using the 2023 RAM 1500 to haul cargo on a regular basis.

The GVWR of each RAM 1500 trim level is as follows:

  • 2023 RAM 1500 Tradesman: 7,100 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Tradesman HFE: 6,010 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Laramie: 6,900 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Rebel: 6,900 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Limited Longhorn: 6,900 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 Limited: 6,900 pounds
  • 2023 RAM 1500 TRX: 7,800 pounds

2023 RAM 1500 Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR)

You might want a pickup truck like the 2023 RAM 1500 because of its towing capabilities. For this, you’ll need to know the gross combined weight rating, or GCWR, of your RAM 1500. The GCWR is the maximum safe weight of a loaded vehicle in addition to a loaded trailer you tow behind it.

 

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