Canada Press Kit: 2021 Ram Chassis Cab

FCA Canada: 2021 Ram Commercial 3500, 4500 & 5500 Chassis Cab Fact Sheet

Windsor, Ontario August 31, 2020 - Ram Chassis Cab 3500, 4500 and 5500 trucks are the Ram Commercial brand’s halo trucks in capability. The design reflects a no-nonsense attitude with differentiation across four distinct price and Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) classes. Ram Chassis Cab 3500, 4500 and 5500 represent Class 3, 4 and 5 GVW ratings. Additionally, Ram offers a unique 4,491 kg (9,900lb) GVW Class 2 Chassis Cab. While keeping true to the work truck mission, Ram Chassis Cab designers worked closely with engineers to give Ram’s line of halo-capability trucks an optional level of comfort with the Limited model for those customers who have an enthusiast’s passion and want a fitting truck to handle the weight.

Engineered and designed for extreme daily work and to be upfitter friendly, Ram Chassis Cabs are built for an unrelenting duty cycle with direct customer input. Ram’s most capable truck line focuses on delivering best-in-class capability — a leading purchase reason among business owners. The Ram Commercial brand will continue to expand its presence in the vocational truck segment by enhancing the capabilities of Ram’s Tradesman series of trucks and vans from half-ton to Class 5, and expanding commercial and vocational marketing efforts throughout North America.

Highlights:
  • Ram Chassis Cab takes capability titles in the most important areas of the segment with class-leading 15,976 kilograms (35,220 pounds) of towing and Gross Combined Weight Ratings of 19,504 kilograms (43,000 pounds)
  • 6.7-litre Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 engine provides power and fuel efficiency with 360 horsepower and up to 800 lb.-ft. of torque — highest available torque in Class 4 and 5
  • Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is the first to offer eight-speed transmission in the segment — TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic paired to the 6.4-litre HEMI® V-8 engine
  • Adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning with Automatic Emergency
  • Braking (AEB), AEB with trailer brakes and Lane Keep Assist – available on all trim levels
  • Premium interiors with exclusive 12-inch reconfigurable touchscreen display with split-screen capability features tailor-made graphics for specific Ram models
     
  • Engine options include:
    • 6.4-litre HEMI V-8 gas engine powers Ram’s hardest-working trucks with 370 horsepower at 4,600 rpm (410 horsepower at 5,600 rpm under 4,536 kg (10,000 lb.) GVWR) and 429 lb.-ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm, and features variable-valve timing (VVT) and Fuel Saver Technology cylinder deactivation
    • 6.7-litre Cummins diesel engine available with high-output option producing 360 horsepower at 2,400 rpm and up to 800 lb.-ft. of torque at 1,500 rpm
       
  • Industry exclusive:
    • Exclusive power take-off (PTO) options deliver improved use parameters for left- and right-side components
    • Park-Sense park assist system with fit-to-use ParkView rear backup camera and front/rear parking sensors provides visual and audible indications and a class-exclusive 270-degree camera system with trailer reverse-guidance view
    • Trailer tire-pressure monitoring (TPM) system accommodates up to six truck tires and 12 trailer tires with up to four trailer profiles
    • Vehicle system interface module (VSIM) eases communication between aftermarket equipment modules and various Chassis Cab controls and functions
    • Fuel tank capacity of 280 litres (74 gallons) (197-litre tank plus 83-litre tank)
    • Dual alternator systems up to 440 amps
       
  • Most upfitter friendly:
    • Industry standard cab to axle lengths of 1,524 mm (60-in.), 2,134 mm (84-in.), 2,743 mm (108-in.) and 3,048 mm (120-in.)
    • No components or lines above the rear frame rails
    • Through-the-frame plumbing and electrical
    • Diesel exhaust fluid tank (DEF) refill port located at the rear of the cab on the driver’s side
 
Configurations in 4x2 and 4x4 with cab-to-axle lengths of 1,525 mm (60-in.), 2,134 mm (84-in.), 2,743 mm (108-in.) and 3,048 mm (120-in.):
  • Ram 3500 Regular Cab 4,491 kg (9,900 lb.) GVWR
  • Ram 3500 Crew Cab 4,491 kg (9,900 lb.) GVWR
  • Ram 3500 Regular Cab
  • Ram 3500 Crew Cab
  • Ram 4500 Regular Cab
  • Ram 4500 Crew Cab
  • Ram 5500 Regular Cab
  • Ram 5500 Crew Cab
 
Model Lineup
Ram Chassis Cab line is available in four trim levels:
  • Tradesman
  • SLT
  • Laramie
  • Limited
 
Available Exterior Colours:
  • Billet Silver Metallic
  • Black
  • Blue Streak Pearl
  • Bright White
  • Red Pearl
  • Diamond Black Crystal Pearl
  • Flame Red
  • Granite Crystal Metallic
  • Maximum Steel Metallic
  • Patriot Blue Pearl
  • Pearl White
  • RV Match Walnut Brown Metallic
Low-volume colours also available.
 
FCA Canada
Founded as the Chrysler Corporation in 1925, FCA Canada Inc. is based in Windsor, Ontario, and celebrates its 97th anniversary in 2022. FCA Canada is a wholly owned subsidiary of FCA, a North American automaker based in Auburn Hills, Michigan and member of the Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N.V. (FCA) family of companies. FCA Canada has approximately 440 dealers that sell Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep®, Ram, FIAT and Alfa Romeo products, as well as SRT performance products. The company also distributes Mopar and Alfa Romeo parts and accessories. In addition to its assembly facilities, which produce the Chrysler Pacifica, Chrysler Pacifica Hybrid, Chrysler Voyager and Chrysler Grand Caravan (Windsor) and Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger and Dodge Challenger (Brampton), FCA Canada operates an aluminum casting plant in Etobicoke, a research and development centre in Windsor, and has sales offices and parts distribution centers throughout the country.  
 

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