2024 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Tradesman – Base Commercial Chassis Cab
Specifications
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Specification |
Details |
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Model |
Tradesman Chassis Cab |
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Vehicle Category |
Commercial Chassis Cab |
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Application |
Base commercial, heavy-duty work, upfitting |
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Starting Price (2025) |
$55,165 (Regular Cab 4x2 84 in CA, MSRP, excludes destination) |
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Color Options |
Bright White Clear-Coat, low-volume paint options |
Frame & Drivetrain
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Specification |
Details |
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Powertrain |
6.4L HEMI V8 or 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 |
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Gross Horsepower |
370 hp @ 5,600 RPM (V8) or 360 hp @ 2,400 RPM (Cummins) |
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Torque |
429 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM (V8) or 800 lb-ft @ 1,500 RPM (Cummins) |
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Transmission Type |
TorqueFlite 8-speed automatic (V8) or Aisin 6-speed automatic (Cummins) |
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Drivetrain |
4x2 or 4x4 |
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Max Towing Capacity |
35,150 lbs (Cummins, gooseneck) |
Suspension & Brakes
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Specification |
Details |
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Suspension |
Front: Multi-Link; Rear: Leaf |
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Brakes |
4-wheel disc with ABS, smart exhaust brake (Diesel) |
Components & Features
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Specification |
Details |
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Seating |
3 (Regular Cab) or 6 (Crew Cab) |
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Fuel Type |
Gasoline or Diesel |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
52 gal (standard), optional 52 & 22 gal dual tanks |
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Fuel Economy |
10–14 mpg combined (V8, est.), 12–16 mpg combined (Diesel, est., not EPA-rated) |
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Ground Clearance |
8.0–8.7 in (min/max, Crew Cab 4x4) |
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Max Payload |
12,550 lbs (V8) or 11,800 lbs (Diesel) |
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Wheels/Tyres |
19.5 in steel wheels, 225/70R19.5 tires |
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Audio/Entertainment |
Uconnect 3, 5 in touchscreen, 4-speaker audio |
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Safety |
6 airbags, ParkView rearview camera, electronic stability control |
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Interior Features |
Vinyl seats, manual seats, push-button start, RAM Connect services |
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Exterior Features |
Matte-black grille, halogen headlamps, black mirrors, PTO access |
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Weight |
7,000–8,500 lbs (est.) |
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Width |
86.9 in (without mirrors) |
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Length |
235.3–289.2 in (Regular/Crew Cab) |
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Max Height |
81.5 in |