Payload confusion

[gasser4ever]

Hello there!

 

2021 3500 DRW Chevy gasser, cab & chassis 60" CA, crew cab, 4x4 W/T here.

 

As per Chevy website, an 8ft DRW 4x4 crew cab gasser has payload of 6610 lbs and GVWR of 14,400 lbs (see attached photo, the gasser is in the middle)

 

My understanding is that the CC trucks weigh the same as the long bed DRWs minus the long bed on the "complete" trucks (all other things equal). Is this correct?

 

So, in order to calculate the payload on my "incomplete" CC truck, I would start with 6610lbs (as per Chevy website for complete equivalent), subtract the weight of the "complete" bed and add the weight of whatever flatbed I install, correct?

 

So, in practical terms, assuming an 8ft bed weighs 500 lbs, I would do 6610-500+1230 (my Hillsboro GII steel bed) and arrive at payload for my truck of: 5880lbs.

 

Is the above calculation correct?

 

Thanks!

 

Edited August 26, 2021 by gasser4ever

[Flying MXZ]

I think it'd be 6610+500-1230 = 5880.  Somehow you got the right last number, but got the + and - backwards.  But you probably have to watch your individual axels as well, as the weight of your configuration could be a lot different than stock.

[Tomato]

14 hours ago, gasser4ever said:

Hello there!

 

2021 3500 DRW Chevy gasser, cab & chassis 60" CA, crew cab, 4x4 W/T here.

 

As per Chevy website, an 8ft DRW 4x4 crew cab gasser has payload of 6610 lbs and GVWR of 14,400 lbs (see attached photo, the gasser is in the middle)

 

My understanding is that the CC trucks weigh the same as the long bed DRWs minus the long bed on the "complete" trucks (all other things equal). Is this correct?

 

So, in order to calculate the payload on my "incomplete" CC truck, I would start with 6610lbs (as per Chevy website for complete equivalent), subtract the weight of the "complete" bed and add the weight of whatever flatbed I install, correct?

 

So, in practical terms, assuming an 8ft bed weighs 500 lbs, I would do 6610-500+1230 (my Hillsboro GII steel bed) and arrive at payload for my truck of: 5880lbs.

 

Is the above calculation correct?

 

Thanks!

 

 

The weights and measures they show online are RARELY accurate for specific configurations. I would ask the forum members if anyone has what you are looking for so they can check their door tag.

[newdude]

17 hours ago, gasser4ever said:

Hello there!

 

2021 3500 DRW Chevy gasser, cab & chassis 60" CA, crew cab, 4x4 W/T here.

 

As per Chevy website, an 8ft DRW 4x4 crew cab gasser has payload of 6610 lbs and GVWR of 14,400 lbs (see attached photo, the gasser is in the middle)

 

My understanding is that the CC trucks weigh the same as the long bed DRWs minus the long bed on the "complete" trucks (all other things equal). Is this correct?

 

So, in order to calculate the payload on my "incomplete" CC truck, I would start with 6610lbs (as per Chevy website for complete equivalent), subtract the weight of the "complete" bed and add the weight of whatever flatbed I install, correct?

 

So, in practical terms, assuming an 8ft bed weighs 500 lbs, I would do 6610-500+1230 (my Hillsboro GII steel bed) and arrive at payload for my truck of: 5880lbs.

 

Is the above calculation correct?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

Cab and Chassis payload higher than a DRW pickup.  Also, the frame rails from about under the cab all the way back are nothing like the pickup frame rails.  

 

60" CA 4x4 gas crew cab has a base payload of 6,713lbs.  Regular cab 60" CA 4x4 is 7,204lbs.

 

So 6713lbs minus your 1230lbs for the bed would leave you at 5,483lbs.  

 

Still 14,000 GVWR.  

Edited August 26, 2021 by newdude