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Chrysler RAM 1500 Brochure & Specs
Chrysler RAM 1500 Brochure & Specs

Chrysler RAM 1500 Brochure & Specs

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DoDgE
CommERCial guiDE
YouR businEss Right at hanD
Ram 1500/2500/3500
Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab
Dakota
DuRango
nitRo
Trailer Towing
Choosing the Right Vehicle
Axle Ratios
Hitches
Vehicle Dimensions
Job Rating Charts

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Summary of Contents for Chrysler RAM 1500

  • Page 1 DoDgE CommERCial guiDE YouR businEss Right at hanD Ram 1500/2500/3500 Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cab ■ ■ Dakota DuRango nitRo ■ ■ ■ Trailer Towing Choosing the Right Vehicle Axle Ratios Hitches ■ ■ ■ Vehicle Dimensions Job Rating Charts ■...
  • Page 2: Trailer Towing

    Trailer Towing The purpose of this guide is to assist you in selecting the exact Dodge Truck you need for your particular application, and to help you make the best possible use of its capabilities. Did you know that most Dodge Trucks are capable of towing trailers up to 907 kilograms (2000 pounds) without added equipment or alterations to standard equipment?
  • Page 3 how To choose The righT vehicle for Towing Ram and Dakota Pickups and Durango and Nitro SUVs all offer an extremely diverse range of trailer towing capabilities. A wide variety of powertrain/axle ratio combinations and optional trailering packages assure the perfect vehicle for your trailer towing needs. Your Dodge Retailer can show you the various Trailer Tow Groups and other Heavy-Duty Groups available on Dodge Trucks to help you select the equipment that’s right for your towing needs.
  • Page 4 axle raTios made simPle definition: The axle ratio is the relationship between driveshaft revolutions and axle revolutions. It’s usually expressed as a numerical ratio, such as 3.00:1. The higher the axle ratio, the more engine revolutions are applied to move the load.
  • Page 5: Hitch Selection

    hiTch selecTion hitch Terminology hitch: Usually custom-designed for a specific model of towing vehicle. Rated for Loaded Trailer Weight and Tongue Weight. coupler: Part of the trailer. The socket must match the ball size. hitch Ball: Must match trailer coupler size and be rated to handle Gross Trailer Weight.
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  • Page 7 dodge ram Pickup exterior/interior dimensions EXtERioR DimEnsions Wheelbase Box Length – m (ft in.) Overall Length Height (empty) Width at Body Tailgate Load Height Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track – Front – Rear Overhang – Front –...
  • Page 8 dodge ram Pickup RAM REGULAR CAB SHORT BOX 4x2 Engine & transmission 1500 3.7L V6 1500 3.7L V6 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT RAM REGULAR CAB LOnG BOX 4x2 Engine &...
  • Page 9 dodge ram Pickup RAM REGULAR CAB SHORT BOX 4x4 Engine & transmission 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT RAM REGULAR CAB LOnG BOX 4x4 Engine & transmission 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500...
  • Page 10 dodge ram Pickup 1500 EXtERioR DimEnsions short box Wheelbase 3569 (140.5) Box Length – m (ft in.) 1.9 (6' 4") Overall Length 5817 (229.0) Height (empty) 1906 (75.1)/ 1922 (75.7) Width at Body 2017 (79.4) Tailgate Load Height 878 (34.6)/ 885 (34.9) Ground Clearance (empty) 245 (9.6)/...
  • Page 11 dodge ram Pickup RAM QUAD CAB SHORT BOX 4x2 Engine & transmission 1500 3.7L V6 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 2500 5.7L V8 VVT 2500 5.7L V8 VVT 2500 6.7L TD I-6...
  • Page 12 dodge ram Pickup RAM QUAD CAB POWER WAGOn Engine & transmission 2500 5.7L V8 VVT RAM QUAD CAB LOnG BOX 4x4 Engine & transmission 2500 5.7L V8 VVT 2500 5.7L V8 VVT 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500...
  • Page 13 dodge ram Pickup Crew Cab 1500 4x2/4x4 EXtERioR DimEnsions Wheelbase Box Length – m (ft in.) Overall Length Height (empty) 1907 (75.1)/1923 (75.7) Width at Body Tailgate Load Height Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track – Front –...
  • Page 14 dodge ram Pickup RAM CREW CAB 1500 SHORT BOX 4x2 Engine & transmission 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 4.7L FF V8 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 1500 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT RAM CREW CAB 1500 with RAMBOX™ 4x2 Engine &...
  • Page 15 dodge ram Pickup mEga Cab 4x2/4x4 2500 EXtERioR DimEnsions short box short box (sRW) short box (DRW) Wheelbase 4077 (160.5) 4077 (160.5) Box Length – m (ft in.) 1.9 (6' 4") Overall Length 6297 (247.9) 6297 (247.9) Height (empty) 1905 (75.0)/ 1905 (75.0)/ 2009 (79.1) 2009 (79.1)
  • Page 16 dodge ram Pickup RAM MEGA CAB SHORT BOX 4x2 Engine & transmission 2500 5.7L V8 VVT 2500 5.7L V8 VVT 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500 6.7L TD I-6 2500 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW...
  • Page 17: Box Dimensions

    dodge ram Pickup boX DimEnsions short box Box Length – m (ft in.) 1.9 (6’ 4”) Number of Stake Pockets (per side) Maximum Length at Floor 1938 (76.3) Overall Length of Box 2047 (80.6) Front of Box to End of Open Tailgate 2535 (99.8) Open Tailgate...
  • Page 18: Regular Cab

    dodge ram 3500 chassis cab exterior/interior dimensions EXtERioR DimEnsions Wheelbase/Rear Axle Cab to Rear Axle (CA) Overall Length Height (empty) Width at Body Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track –...
  • Page 19 dodge ram 3500 chassis cab RAM REGULAR CAB 3652 mm (143.8 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & transmission 3500 DRW 5.7L V8 VVT 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 SRW 6.7L TD I-6...
  • Page 20 dodge ram 3500 chassis cab exterior/interior dimensions EXtERioR DimEnsions Wheelbase/Rear Axle Cab to Rear Axle (CA) Overall Length Height (empty) Width at Body Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track –...
  • Page 21 dodge ram 3500 chassis cab RAM QUAD CAB 4152 mm (163.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & transmission 3500 DRW 5.7L V8 VVT 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 3500 SRW 6.7L TD I-6...
  • Page 22 dodge ram 4500/5500 chassis cab exterior/interior dimensions EXtERioR DimEnsions Wheelbase/Rear Axle Cab to Rear Axle (CA) Overall Length Height (empty) Width at Body Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track –...
  • Page 23 dodge ram 4500 chassis cab Job rating charts RAM REGULAR CAB 4889 mm (192.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & transmission 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW...
  • Page 24 dodge ram 5500 chassis cab RAM REGULAR CAB 3670 mm (144.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & transmission 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 RAM REGULAR CAB 4279 mm (168.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine &...
  • Page 25 dodge ram 4500/5500 chassis cab exterior/interior dimensions EXtERioR DimEnsions Wheelbase/Rear Axle Cab to Rear Axle (CA) Overall Length Height (empty) Width at Body Top of Frame (at rear) to Ground Ground Clearance (empty) – Front Axle – Rear Axle Track –...
  • Page 26 dodge ram 4500 chassis cab RAM QUAD CAB 4178 mm (164.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & transmission 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 4500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6...
  • Page 27 dodge ram 5500 chassis cab RAM QUAD CAB 4178 mm (164.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine & transmission 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 5500 DRW 6.7L TD I-6 RAM QUAD CAB 4787 mm (188.5 in.) WB CHASSIS CAB 4x2 Engine &...
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  • Page 29: Exterior Dimensions

    dodge dakota – extended cab exterior/interior dimensions EXTERIOR DIMEnSIOnS Wheelbase Box Length – m (ft in.) Ground Clearance (empty) – Front 187 (7.4) – Rear 189 (7.4) Overall Length Overall Height (empty) 1727 (68.0) 1727 (68.0) Overall Width (at body) Track –...
  • Page 30 dodge dakota – extended cab Job ratings charts DAkOTA EXTEnDED CAB 4x2 axle Engine & transmission Ratio 3.7L V6 3.21 3.7L V6 3.55 3.7L V6 3.92 4.7L V8 3.55 4.7L V8 3.92 DAkOTA EXTEnDED CAB 4x4 axle Engine & transmission Ratio 3.7L V6 3.55...
  • Page 31 dodge dakota – crew cab exterior/interior dimensions EXTERIOR DIMEnSIOnS Wheelbase 3335 (131.3) Box Length – m (ft in.) Ground Clearance (empty) – Front 187 (7.4) – Rear 189 (7.4) Overall Length 5550 (218.5) Overall Height (empty) 1729 (68.1) Overall Width (at body) 1931 (76.0) Track –...
  • Page 32 dodge dakota – crew cab Job rating charts DAkOTA CREW CAB 4x2 axle Engine & transmission Ratio 3.7L V6 3.55 3.7L V6 3.92 4.7L V8 3.55 4.7L V8 3.92 DAkOTA CREW CAB 4x4 axle Engine & transmission Ratio 3.7L V6 3.92 4.7L V8 3.55...
  • Page 33 dodge dakota – Box dimensions Extended Cab 2.0 m (6' 6") BOX DIMEnSIOnS Cab to Pickup Box Maximum Length at Floor 2002 (78.8) Overall Length of Box 2097 (82.6) Front of Box to End of Open Tailgate 2547 (100.3) Open Tailgate Fuel Filler Door to Box Floor 173 (6.8)
  • Page 34 09 dodge durango...
  • Page 35 dodge durango DURAnGO 4x4 axle Engine & transmission Ratio 4.7L V8 3.55 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 3.55 5.7L V8 MDS/VVT 3.92 MDS – Multi-Displacement System VVT – Variable Valve Timing GVWR – Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GCWR – Gross Combined Weight Rating A5 – 5-Speed Automatic 4x4–...
  • Page 36 dodge durango InTERIOR DIMEnSIOnS Front Row – Headroom – Legroom – Shoulder Room – Hip Room – Front Seat Adjustment (fore and aft) Second Row – Headroom – Legroom – Shoulder Room – Hip Room Third Row – Headroom – Legroom –...
  • Page 37 09 dodge niTro...
  • Page 38 dodge nitro – Job rating charts nITRO 4x2 Engine & transmission 3.7L V6 w/ 16 in. wheels 3.7L V6 w/ 17 in. wheels nITRO 4x4 Engine & transmission 3.7L V6 w/ 16 in. wheels 3.7L V6 w/ 17 in. or 20 in.
  • Page 39 ABOUT THIS CATALOGUE: Since the time of printing, some of this information may have been updated. Ask your retailer for details before ordering. Some of the equipment shown or described throughout this catalogue is available at extra cost. Dodge is a registered trademark of Chrysler Canada Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Chrysler LLC.
  • Page 40 Worksheet You will learn important information that will help you select the Dodge Truck that best suits your needs by answering the following 10 questions. For additional information, see your Dodge Retailer or visit dodge.ca. Fill out this worksheet and review it with your sales consultant while choosing your new vehicle. 1.
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  • Page 44 Chrysler Canada Fleet info line: 1-800-463-3600 Visit us at our website: www.fleet.chrysler.ca E-mail us at: fleetinfo@chrycan.com...