October 1, 2026 by Ram
New for 2027:
- A surround view 270-degree camera system is now available on Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab, including a Mopar wired auxiliary camera and trailer reverse guidance
- A new Night Edition Package for Big Horn and Laramie models of Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Regular Cab and Chassis Crew Cab adds black-painted wheels, satin black badging, a sport performance hood, ParkSense front/rear park assist and body-color grille surround, front bumper and fender flares
Powertrains:
- 6.4-liter HEMI® V8: 375 horsepower and 429 lb.-ft. of torque paired to a:
- TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission with electronic column shifter standard on 3500
- TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic transmission available on 3500 and standard on 4500/5500
- 6.7-liter Cummins Turbo Diesel I-6 engine: 360 horsepower and 800 lb.-ft. of torque, paired to a TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic transmission with electronic column shifter
- The engine pairs robust heavy-duty pistons and a revised turbo with a performance intake manifold, larger intake and exhaust valves and a higher-pressure fuel system for even greater durability and efficiency
- Serviceability is enhanced through a top-load lubrication system and integrated fuel filtration designed to simplify routine maintenance
- Glow plug-assisted cold-start technology supports reliable ignition and operation in low-temperature environments
Capability:
- Maximum towing and payload:
- Ram 3500 Chassis Cab Cummins turbo diesel: Up to 25,680 pounds max towing; up to 6,830 lbs. max payload; 33,000 pounds gross combined weight rating (GCWR)
- Ram 3500 Chassis Cab HEMI V8: Up to 18,880 pounds max towing; up to 7,710 lbs. max payload; 25,000 pounds GCWR
- Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Cummins turbo diesel: Up to 29,440 pounds max towing; up to 8,560 lbs. max payload; 37,500 pounds GCWR
- Ram 4500 Chassis Cab HEMI V8: Up to 21,240 pounds max towing; up to 9,390 lbs. max payload; 28,500 pounds GCWR
- Ram 5500 Cummins turbo diesel: Up to 34,540 pounds max towing; up to 11,530 lbs. max payload; 43,000 pounds GCWR
- Ram 5500 HEMI V8: Up to 21,230 pounds max towing; up to 12,370 lbs. max payload; 28,500 pounds GCWR
56 autotech - Upfitter friendly design and engineering include:
- Industry standard cab-to-axle lengths of 60, 84, 108 and 120 inches
- No components or lines above the rear frame rails
- Through-the-frame plumbing and electrical
- A diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) tank refill port located at the rear of the driver’s side cab
- Power take-off (PTO) capability for left- and right-side operation
- Available onboard power inverter with up to 2.4 kilowatts includes a relocatable point of service for ease of upfit
- An available class-exclusive electronic front axle disconnect allows for maximum efficiency on 4×4 models when four-wheel traction is not required
- Class-exclusive active air grille shutters maintain optimum engine temperature and reduce aerodynamic drag
- Chassis Cab trucks have a fuel tank capacity of up to 74 gallons (52-gallon tank plus 22-gallon tank)
- An available dual alternator system provides up to 480 amps
- The Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group comes on Ram 3500 Chassis Cab models as standard, and is available on Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab models
Highlights:
- Standard LED headlights and fog lights with optional premium LED headlamps, including twin bi-functional projectors, on Laramie models
- Segment-leading technology includes an advanced, available 12-inch Uconnect 5 center touchscreen with split-screen capability for dual application operation
- Telescoping trailer tow mirrors and Trailer-Tow Pages display comprehensive trailer monitoring information, including trailer light check, trailer brake status and auxiliary camera shortcuts
- Class-exclusive dual wireless phone charging and integrated connectivity ports
- Standard safety features include adaptive cruise control, Forward Collision Warning-Plus, available ParkSense front/rear park assist and ParkView rear backup camera preparation for improved visibility in and around upfits and trailers
- Available fully digital rearview mirror with tow mode, Drowsy Driver Detection, Traffic Sign Recognition and Active Lane Management
Configurations:
| Model | Body | Drive | CA Length (in.) | GVWR (lbs.) |
| 3500 | Regular SRW / DRW | 4×2 | 60 | SRW: 11,040 / 11,600 DRW: 13,500 / 14,000 (pkg) |
| 3500 | Regular SRW / DRW | 4×4 | 60 | SRW: 11,040 / 12,000 DWR: 13,500 / 14,000 (pkg) |
| 3500 | Regular DRW | 4×2 / 4×4 | 84 | 13,500 / 14,000 (pkg) |
| 3500 | Crew SRW / DRW | 4×2 | 60 | SRW: 11,040 / 11,600 DWR: 13,500 / 14,000 (pkg) |
| 3500 | Crew SRW / DRW | 4×4 | 60 | SRW: 11,040 / 12,000 DWR: 13,500 / 14,000 (pkg) |
| 4500 | Regular DRW | 4×2 / 4×4 | 60 / 84 / 108 / 120 | 16,500 / 16,000 (pkg) / 15,000 (pkg) |
| 4500 | Crew DRW | 4×2 / 4×4 | 84 | 16,500 / 16,000 (pkg) / 15,000 (pkg) |
| 5500 | Regular DRW | 4×2 / 4×4 | 60 / 84 / 108 / 120 | 19,000 / 19,500 / 18,000 (pkg) / 19,500 (pkg) |
| 5500 | Crew DRW | 4×2 / 4×4 | 60 / 84 | 19,500 / 18,000 (pkg) |
Model Lineup:
- Tradesman
- Big Horn / Night Edition / Laramie
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