RAM 2500 (2019–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The RAM 2500 has a maximum published payload rating of 1,980 lbs and a standard 8-ft bed volume of 74.3 cu ft. See how much of each building material it can safely carry.
Specifications
- Make / Model
- RAM 2500
- Years
- 2019–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 1,980 lbs
- Bed length
- 8 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 74.3 cu ft (2.75 cu yd)
Conservative Cummins diesel Crew Cab 4x4 with high trim. HEMI V8 configs reach ~3,380–4,000 lbs. Wide range — check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the 2500 Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 0.70 cubic yards | 7,801 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.73 cubic yards | 7,430 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 0.71 cubic yards | 7,705 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 0.76 cubic yards | 7,182 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 0.80 cubic yards | 6,770 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.73 cubic yards | 7,430 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 0.61 cubic yards | 8,916 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 0.69 cubic yards | 7,843 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 0.99 cubic yards | 5,504 lbs ⚠ |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 0.90 cubic yards | 6,054 lbs ⚠ |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 0.73 cubic yards | 7,430 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 3.96 cubic yards | 1,376 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 4.95 cubic yards | 1,101 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 1.83 cubic yards | 2,972 lbs ⚠ |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 3.96 cubic yards | 1,376 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 25 80-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 33 60-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 40 50-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 33 60-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 440 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 495 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 66 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 57 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 566 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 50 40-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 21 94-lb bags | 6,984 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 33 60-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 0 cords | 2,670 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 1,858 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 1,741 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 1,161 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 50 40-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 237 gallons | 4,635 lbs ⚠ |
⚠ = filling the bed to volume capacity would exceed payload. Safe max is by payload rating.
Calculate Your Load
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
⚠ Overloaded — 855 lbs over capacity
This load exceeds the published payload rating and may damage the truck's suspension, frame, tires, and brakes. Reduce quantity or use a higher-rated truck.
Conservative Cummins diesel Crew Cab 4x4 with high trim. HEMI V8 configs reach ~3,380–4,000 lbs. Wide range — check door-jamb sticker.
2 trips needed with your RAM 2500
Could a rental truck do this in fewer trips?