The 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is a heavy-duty commercial truck designed to handle demanding workloads, the transport of heavy cargo, and specialized conversions. It comes standard with a 6.4-liter HEMI V8 gasoline engine that delivers 375 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque; additionally, a 6.7-liter Cummins inline-six turbo-diesel engine is also available, producing 360 horsepower and 800 lb-ft of torque.
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Basic Info |
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Engine |
6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 |
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Transmission |
TorqueFlite® Heavy-Duty 8-Speed Automatic Transmission |
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Vehicle Type |
Class 4 / 5 Commercial Medium-Duty Cab Chassis Truck |
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No. of Doors |
4-Door Crew Cab |
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Status |
Released |
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Release Date |
2026 Model Year |
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Fuel Type |
Ultra-Low Sulfur Diesel |
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Colors |
Bright White, Diamond Black, Flame Red, Hydro Blue, Granite Crystal, Billet Silver |
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Dimensions & Weight |
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Curb Weight |
7,300–7,700 lbs |
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Overall Height |
81.5 in (2,070 mm) |
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Overall Length |
260.3 in (6,611 mm) |
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Overall Width |
86.9 in (2,207 mm w/ DRW Fenders) |
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Wheelbase |
170.5 in (4,330 mm) |
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Ground Clearance |
NA |
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Shoulder Room |
NA |
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Headroom |
Front: 40.9 in | Rear: 39.8 in |
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Legroom |
Front: 40.9 in | Rear: 40.2 in |
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Hip Room |
NA |
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Front Track |
NA |
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Rear Track |
NA |
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Engine & Battery |
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Power |
360 hp @ 2,800 rpm |
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Torque |
800 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
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Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive (4x2) or Part-Time 4x4 w/ Transfer Case |
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Battery Type |
NA |
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Wheels & Tires |
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Tire Size |
225/70R19.5G Commercial Highway / Traction All-Position Tires |
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Wheel Size |
19.5-inch x 6.0-inch |
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Wheel Type |
Heavy-Duty Steel or Forged Polished Aluminum Wheels |
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Steering |
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Turning Diameter |
NA |
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Steering Type |
Hydraulic Power-Assist Recirculating Ball Steering |
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Transmission |
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Gearbox |
8-Speed Heavy-Duty TorqueFlite Automatic Transmission |
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Transmission Type |
Hard-Piped Left/Right Side Power Take-Off (PTO) w/ Split-Shaft Mode |
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Performance |
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Top Speed |
100 mph (Governed) |
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Acceleration (0–60 mph) |
NA |
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Fuel Economy |
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City |
NA |
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Highway |
NA |
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Combined |
NA |
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Capacities |
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Seating Capacity |
6 Persons |
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Cargo Volume |
NA |
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Maximum Towing Capacity |
28,950 lbs |
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Fuel Tank Capacity |
52.0 Gallons Standard |
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Suspension |
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Front |
Heavy-Duty 3-Link Front Axle w/ Coil Springs & Heavy Anti-Roll Bar (Up to 7,250 lbs GAWR) |
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Rear |
Heavy-Duty Hotchkiss Multi-Leaf Rear Axle Suspension (Up to 12,000 lbs GAWR) |
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Brakes |
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Brake Type |
4-Wheel Commercial Heavy-Duty Vented Disc Brakes w/ Exhaust Brake (Diesel) |
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Brake System |
4-Wheel Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) w/ Traction & Stability Control |
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Exterior Features |
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Alloy Wheels |
Yes |
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Sun/Moon Roof |
Optional |
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Spoiler |
Yes |
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Front Camera |
Yes |
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Rear Camera |
Yes |
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Roof Antenna |
Yes |
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Rear Parking Aid |
Yes |
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Intermittent Wipers |
Yes |
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Power Folding Mirrors |
Yes |
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LED Headlights |
Yes |
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Interior Features |
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Cruise Control |
Yes |
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Alarm |
Yes |
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Keyless Entry |
Yes |
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Adjustable Steering Wheel |
Yes |
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Parking Aid |
Yes |
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Power Mirrors |
Yes |
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Power Windows |
Yes |
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Vanity Mirror |
Yes |
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Power Steering |
Yes |
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Keyless Start |
Yes |
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Power Door Locks |
Yes |
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Cup Holders |
Yes |
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Glove Box |
Yes |
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Digital Display |
Yes |
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Heated Seats |
Yes |
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Heated Steering Wheel |
Yes |
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Climate Control |
Yes |
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Normal/Sport Modes |
Yes |
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Multi-Function Steering |
Yes |
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Trip Computer |
Yes |
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Anti-Theft System |
Yes |
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Entertainment Features |
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Android Auto |
Yes |
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Apple CarPlay |
Yes |
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AM/FM Stereo |
Yes |
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MP3 Player |
Yes |
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Bluetooth |
Yes |
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Navigation System |
Yes |
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Voice Command |
Yes |
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WiFi Hotspot |
Yes |
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LCD |
Yes |
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Speakers Front |
Yes |
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Speakers Rear |
Yes |
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Safety Features |
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Brake Assist |
Yes |
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Electronic Stability Control |
Yes |
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Child Safety Lock |
Yes |
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Lane Departure Warning |
Yes |
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ABS |
Yes |
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Driver Airbags |
Yes |
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Passenger Airbags |
Yes |
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Pre-Collision System |
Yes |
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Pedestrian Detection |
Yes |
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Defogger |
Yes |
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Road Sign Assist |
Yes |
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Smart Stop Technology |
Yes |
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Automatic High Beams |
Yes |
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