P O w E R T R A I n S
Transmissions
Transfer Case
Engines
Six-Speed
Manual w/PTO
Six-Speed
66RFE
Automatic
Six-Speed AISIN
Automatic w/
PTO
4x4
NV271
4x4
NV273
3500 only
4x2 5.7L gas V8
(383 hp @ 5600 rpm
400 lb-ft of torque @ 4000 rpm)
S
4x4
S
S
O
3500/4500/5500
4x2 6.7L Cummins
®
Turbo Diesel
(305 hp @ 2,900 rpm
610 lb-ft of torque @ 1,600 rpm)
S
O
4x4
S
O
S
O
S = Standard. O = Optional.
STAnDARD On ALL 2012 RAM CHASSIS CABS
Air Bags
(1)
—
Multistage driver and front-passenger
Alternator —
160-amp, gas V8; 180-amp, diesel
Assist Handles —
Driver and passenger-side
Battery —
730-amp (two on diesel)
Brakes —
Power-assisted four-wheel antilock disc
Cluster —
Instrument, with tachometer and 120-mph speedometer
Engine Cooling —
Heavy-duty
Fuel Tank —
52-gallon, rear
Headlamps —
Halogen
Insulation —
Dash liner, floor tunnel
Radio —
AM/FM stereo radio with CD player
Seat Belts —
Front, height-adjustable shoulder
Steering —
Power, recirculating ball/tilt
Storage —
Rear, underseat compartment (Crew Cab models only)
Windshield Wipers —
Variable intermittent
(1)
Always use seat belts. Remember, a backseat is the safest place for children 12 and under.
D I M E n S I O n S
( 1 )
/ S P E C I F I C AT I O n S ( 6 0 " C A / 8 4 " C A )
Ram 3500 Chassis Cabs
Regular Cab
4x2
Regular Cab
4x4
Crew Cab
4x2
Crew Cab
4x4
Exterior
Wheelbase
143.1/167.3
143.1/167.3
172.0
172.2
Overall length
234.3/258.3
234.3/258.3
263.2
263.2
Overall height (empty) maximum
78.7
78.6
79.1
79.0
Overall width of cab
78.9
78.9
78.9
78.9
Track
— Front (DRW)
69.6
69.6
69.6
69.6
— Rear (DRW)
71.7
71.7
71.7
71.7
GVWR (lb)
(2)
— Max, DRW
13,000
13,000
13,000
13,000
Payload
Range (lb)
(2)
— Min, DRW
5,850/5,800
5,720/5,640
5,410
5,140
— Max, DRW
6,520/6,480
6,250/6,230
6,020
5,770
Fuel Tank Capacity (gal)
52 rear-mounted (std)/22 mid-mounted (diesel only - opt)
(1)
All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.
(2)
Based on 2011 model-year vehicle specifications.
Ram 3500 Chassis Cab is assembled at the Saltillo, Mexico, plant.
SPECIAL LOw VOLUME PAInT COLORS
(2)
ExTERIOR COLORS
(3)
(1)
Late availability.
(2)
Low volume paint colors are only available with Dark Slate Gray/Medium Graystone interior.
(3)
Brilliant Black Crystal Pearl and Deep Cherry Red Pearl will be available later in the model year.
(4)
Color not available at time of printing.
D I M E n S I O n S
( 1 )
/ S P E C I F I C AT I O n S
Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cabs
All Ram Interiors
Regular Cab
Crew Cab
Head room (front/rear)
40.3
41.0/39.9
Hip room (front/rear)
62.9
63.2/63.2
Shoulder room (front/rear)
66.0
66.0/65.7
Leg room (front/rear)
41.0
41.0/40.3
Seating capacity
3
6
(1)
All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.
D I M E n S I O n S
( 1 )
/ S P E C I F I C AT I O n S
Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cabs
(2)
Exterior
Regular Cab
60" CA (4x2/4x4)
Crew Cab
60" CA (4x2/4x4)
Regular Cab
84" CA (4x2/4x4)
Crew Cab
84" CA (4x2/4x4)
Regular Cab
120" CA (4x2/4x4)
Regular Cab
108" CA (4x2/4x4)
Wheelbase
144.4
173.3
168.4
197.1
204.2
192.2
Cab to axle (CA)
60.1
60.1
84.1
84.1
119.9
107.9
Overall length
234.3
263.2
258.3
287.2
294.3
282.3
Overall body width
78.9
78.9
78.9
78.9
78.9
78.9
Overall height (curb weight)
79.7
80.1
79.5
79.9
79.6
79.4
Tire Track
— Front
76.0
76.0
76.0
76.0
76.0
76.0
— Rear
73.6
73.6
73.6
73.6
73.6
73.6
Fuel Tank capacity (gal)
52 rear (std)/22 mid-mounted (opt)
Turning diameter
41.7
49.2
47.95
55.7
57.2
54.09
GVWR (lb) (4500) (up to)
(3)
16,000
16,500
16,500
16,500
16,500
16,500
GVWR (lb) (5500) (up to)
(3)
18,750
18,750
19,500
19,500
19,500
19,500
GCWR (lb)
(3)
max
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
30,000
GAWR (lb)
— Front
(3)
7,000
7,000
7,000
7,000
7,000
7,000
— Rear (up to)
(3)
13,500
13,500
13,500
13,500
13,500
13,500
(1)
All dimensions are in inches unless otherwise noted.
(2)
Based on preliminary information.
(3)
Based on 2011 model-year vehicle specifications.
Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 are assembled at the Saltillo, Mexico, plant.
Dodge, Ram, Ram’s Head Logo, HEMI, and Uconnect are registered trademarks
of Chrysler Group LLC. Chrysler Group LLC reserves the right to make changes
at any time, without notice or obligation. All product specifications are based
on authorized information as of 5/10/11. Photographs are for representational
purposes only. Cummins is a registered trademark of Cummins, Inc. Alpine is a
registered trademark of Alpine Electronics.
BFLT12-017
Flame Red
Deep Molten
Red Pearl
Tequila Sunrise
Pearl
(1)
Bright white
True
Blue Pearl
Bright Silver
Metallic
Black
Mineral Gray
Metallic
Sagebrush Pearl
Saddle Brown
Pearl
Case Construction
Yellow
Bright Red
Case IH Red
Light Cream
national Fire
Safety Lime
Midnight Blue
Omaha Orange
Robin Egg Blue
(4)
Dark Brown
DT Green
Light Green
new Holland Blue
School Bus
Yellow
Detonator Yellow
Green Angel
Timberline
Green Pearl
Yellow
Sunbelt Yellow
