RAM 3500 (DRW) (2019–2024) — Payload & Bed Volume
The RAM 3500 (DRW) has a maximum published payload rating of 6,280 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 3500 (DRW)
- Years
- 2019–2024
- Class
- Heavy-duty (3/4 or 1-ton)
- Max payload rating
- 6,280 lbs
- Bed length
- 8 ft (nominal)
- Bed volume (level-full)
- 74.3 cu ft (2.75 cu yd)
Typical Crew Cab 4x4 DRW on 4.10 axle. Max HEMI DRW configs reach ~7,680 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.
How Much Can the 3500 (DRW) Carry?
| Material | lbs / unit | Safe max | Full bed wt. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gravel, pea (washed) | 2,835 lbs/cubic yard | 2.22 cubic yards | 7,801 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, crushed stone (#57) | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.33 cubic yards | 7,430 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, river rock | 2,800 lbs/cubic yard | 2.24 cubic yards | 7,705 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, limestone | 2,610 lbs/cubic yard | 2.41 cubic yards | 7,182 lbs ⚠ |
| Gravel, recycled concrete (RCA) | 2,460 lbs/cubic yard | 2.55 cubic yards | 6,770 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, dry | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.33 cubic yards | 7,430 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, wet | 3,240 lbs/cubic yard | 1.94 cubic yards | 8,916 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand, mason (torpedo) | 2,850 lbs/cubic yard | 2.20 cubic yards | 7,843 lbs ⚠ |
| Topsoil | 2,000 lbs/cubic yard | 3.14 cubic yards | 5,504 lbs |
| Fill dirt | 2,200 lbs/cubic yard | 2.85 cubic yards | 6,054 lbs |
| Clay | 2,700 lbs/cubic yard | 2.33 cubic yards | 7,430 lbs ⚠ |
| Mulch, wood chips (shredded) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 12.56 cubic yards | 1,376 lbs |
| Mulch, bark nuggets | 400 lbs/cubic yard | 15.70 cubic yards | 1,101 lbs |
| Compost | 1,080 lbs/cubic yard | 5.81 cubic yards | 2,972 lbs |
| Playground chips (engineered wood) | 500 lbs/cubic yard | 12.56 cubic yards | 1,376 lbs |
| Concrete mix (80-lb bag) | 80 lbs/80-lb bag | 79 80-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 105 60-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Concrete mix, fast-setting (50-lb bag) | 50 lbs/50-lb bag | 126 50-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Mortar mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 105 60-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Common brick | 4.5 lbs/piece | 1396 pieces | — |
| Face brick | 4 lbs/piece | 1570 pieces | — |
| Concrete block / CMU | 30 lbs/piece | 209 pieces | — |
| Retaining wall block | 35 lbs/piece | 179 pieces | — |
| Concrete pavers (4×8) | 3.5 lbs/piece | 1794 pieces | — |
| Concrete mix (40-lb bag) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 157 40-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Portland cement (94-lb bag) | 94 lbs/94-lb bag | 67 94-lb bags | 6,984 lbs ⚠ |
| Sand mix (60-lb bag) | 60 lbs/60-lb bag | 105 60-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Firewood, green (unseasoned) | 4,600 lbs/cord | 1 cords | 2,670 lbs |
| Firewood, seasoned (6–12 mo.) | 3,200 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 1,858 lbs |
| Firewood, dry hardwood (1+ yr) | 3,000 lbs/cord | 2 cords | 1,741 lbs |
| Firewood, dry softwood (pine/fir) | 2,000 lbs/cord | 3 cords | 1,161 lbs |
| Wood pellets (40-lb bags) | 40 lbs/40-lb bag | 157 40-lb bags | 9,907 lbs ⚠ |
| Water (tank) | 8.34 lbs/gallon | 753 gallons | 4,635 lbs |
⚠ = filling the bed to volume capacity would exceed payload. Safe max is by payload rating.
Calculate Your Load
cubic yard
“Fill Truck” sets quantity to whichever comes first: payload weight limit or bed volume.
Estimated weight2,835 lbsTruck payload rating6,280 lbsLoad as % of payload45%Load as % of bed volume36%
✓ Within Capacity — 3,445 lbs remaining
This load is within the published payload rating. Always account for passengers, fuel, and bed accessories in your total.
Typical Crew Cab 4x4 DRW on 4.10 axle. Max HEMI DRW configs reach ~7,680 lbs. Check door-jamb sticker.