RAM » 3500 / 4500 / 5500 Chassis Cab
After the presentation of Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickups, the company showed the Chassis Cab commercial line. The premiere took place at the 2019 Chicago Auto Show.
The Ram Chassis Cab brings a class-leading 35,220 pounds (15,975 kg) of towing, a payload of 12,510 pounds (5,674 kg), and Gross Combined Weight Ratings (GVW) of 43,000 pounds (19,504 kg). Ram Chassis Cab trucks are available in 3500, 4500 and 5500 configurations, representing Class 3, 4, and 5 GVW ratings respectively.
There is an updated 6.7-liter inline six-cylinder Cummins turbo-diesel under the hood, which develops 360 hp and 800 lb-ft (1083 Nm) of torque. The company reports that it is the highest torque available in classes 4 and 5.
The updated cylinder block is made of compacted graphite iron. Such material increases durability and reduces vibrations. In addition, it helps to reduce weight by 27 kg over the previous-generation engine. The updated turbodiesel is also equipped with new exhaust valves and springs, as well as new oil pump and water pump with lightweight-aluminum housing. In addition to Cummins turbodiesel Ram Chassis Cab can be equipped with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 with a capacity of 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft (581 Nm) of torque (370 hp on 4500 and 5500).
The Ram 3500 Chassis Cab engine uses Fuel Saver Technology cylinder deactivation to increase fuel economy. The standard transmission is an eight-speed automatic TorqueFlite 8HP75 — the first eight-speed automatic in the segment. The Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission as standard. Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab with a Cummins turbo diesel engine are equipped with a six-speed automatic transmission Aisin AS69RC with electronic control.
The new Chassis Cab line uses the same cab as the lighter Ram 2500 and 3500 HD. They have four different styles of grille, three variants of headlights and an aluminum hood.
The interior is the same as in the 2019 Ram 1500 pickups, including the 12-inch touchscreen display Uconnect 4C NAV, the highest quality materials and new technologies. Ram Chassis Cab is the only truck in the segment that offers adaptive cruise control, direct collision warning, automatic emergency braking (AEB) in all trim levels.
The Ram Chassis Cab can be ordered with one of four frame length options, measured in inches from the cab to the rear axle (CA): CA 60, CA 84, CA 108 and CA 120. They are also available in four trim levels: Tradesman, SLT, Laramie and New Limited.
