The newest Dodge truck is the Ram 3500 chassis cab, rolled out the first of this month at the National Truck Equipment Assn. show in Atlanta. The 2007-model Class 3 carries a single-rear-wheel GVWR of 10,200 lb., while maximum GVWR for dual-rear-wheel models is 12,500 lb. When equipped with optional diesel power, the truck has a GCWR of 23,000 lb.
Standard power is a Chrysler V8 330-hp. Hemi engine; a new 6.7-liter Cummins High Output Turbo Diesel is also available. The Ram 3500 is offered in single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel models and two cab-axle lengths (60 and 84 in.) are available.
Chrysler Group said other key features include:
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All-new commercial-grade chassis
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Flat “clean” frame rails with 34-in. frame rail spacing
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50-ksi steel one-piece C-channel frame
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52-gal. standard fuel tank
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”Best in class” interior room: 121.6 cu. ft. for Quad Cab models and 65.2 cu. ft. for regular cab models.
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All chassis components are below frame surface, assuring versatility for virtually any up-fit application.
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15,000-mi. oil change intervals
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Four-wheel ABS disc brakes
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Optional exhaust brake
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Extensive safety and security enhancements
The Ram 3500 offers a 6-sp. automatic transmission (diesel only) with PTO capability or a 6-sp. manual with PTO capability. An electronic-shift transfer case is offered as well as the factory-installed exhaust brake option.
Over a dozen advanced safety technologies as well as security features are available including:
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Belt Alert enhanced seat-belt reminder system
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Three-point belts with pretensioners
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Energy-absorbing steering column
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