Dodge 5500 Truck

Dodge recently launched its Ram 5500 chassis cab. These vehicles are the foundation for just about every type of commercial application, including dump trucks, tow vehicles and delivery trucks. Available in both 2- and 4-wheel-drive, the new chassis cabs can be ordered with either a regular or Quad Cab body. There are four cab-to-axle lengths for the regular cab (60, 84, 108, and 120 inches) and two (60 and 84) for the Quad Cab. Maximum GVWR for the 4500 model is 16,500 pounds; the 5500 goes up to 19,500 pounds. The GCWR for both models is 26,000 pounds. They all come standard with huge 15.4-inch brakes, and the massive 52-gallon fuel tank leaves the factory with B5 biodiesel fuel.

Dodge is also leveraging its association with Cummins, offering a 6.7-liter turbodiesel rated at 305 horsepower and 610 lb-ft of torque. The engines are backed with either a 6-speed auto or manual transmission and are 50-state legal under the latest emissions regulations.