Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge

2011  Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab at Northland Chrysler Jeep Dodge in Prince George

What's New for 2011 

• All-new crew cab increases rear  legroom by four inches 
• All-new design and exterior  styling
• Largest standard fuel tank (52  gal.) offering extended operating range
• Largest front-brake rotors and  calipers (Ram 4500/5500 models)
• Standard diesel exhaust brake
• Standard diesel 24,000 lb.  best-in-class Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) and optional 26,000 lb.
• All-new optional integrated  trailer-brake controller
• Four all-new upfitter switches  integrated into the instrument panel
• Ultra-clean diesel  emissions-compliant with new diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection based on urea  injection Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) technology
• Best-in-class Powertrain  Limited warranty: 5 years/100,000 miles
• HEMI® V-8 with  variable-valve timing (VVT) improves fuel economy up to four percent (Ram  3500). Best-in-class 383 horsepower and 400 lb.-ft. of torque
• Six-speed automatic and  class-exclusive manual transmission with power take-off (PTO) capability
• 180-amp diesel engine base  alternator 
• Comprehensive commercial-grade  service and support with Body Builder Guide and hotline support from engineering team
• Standard N-Rated tires on 4500  and 5500 for best-in-class speed (emergency vehicle applications-87mph)
• B20 package available to fleet customers

New 2011  Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs

Deliver Complete Commercial Package

Ram continues to enhance its  commercial presence with the introduction of a "new crew" of commercial-grade  work trucks: the new 2011 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs.  Led by an all-new crew cab, the new 2011 Ram  3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs are built on a proven frame and chassis and  engineered for maximum uptime, optimum performance and enhanced commercial  capability.

The 2011 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500  Chassis Cabs offer the largest standard fuel tank (52 gal.), largest  front-brake rotors (390 mm) and calipers (66 mm) on the 4500/5500, and a  standard diesel-exhaust brake.

Offered in regular cab, crew cab,  single-rear-wheel and dual-rear-wheel models, four cab-axle lengths (60, 84,  108 and 120 inches) are available for 4500/5500 models and two cab-axle lengths  (60 and 84 inches) are offered for the 3500 model.  Three trim levels are offered:  ST, SLT and Laramie.

The 2011 Ram 3500 models feature two  axles with three axle ratios (3.42, 3.73 and 4.10) and 17-in. wheels, while Ram  4500/5500 models have one axle with three axle ratios (4.10, 4.44 and 4.88) and  19.5-inch wheels.  All Ram Chassis Cab  models are 'Job-rated,' meaning they are designed, engineered, tested and built  to meet rigid standards of commercial truck buyers.

Improved standard features include a  six-speed manual transmission, increased GVWR (13,000 lbs. from 12,500 lbs. on  3500 diesel model), an Electronic Vehicle Information Center (EVIC) integrated  into the instrument cluster, four upfitter switches, increased alternator size  on diesel (180-amps), automatic headlamps, an upgraded HEMI® engine,  and second-row headrests and rear heating, ventilation and air conditioning  (HVAC) ducts.

Optional features include electronic  gear select for improved towing performance, GCWR of 26,000 lbs on Ram 3500,  heated and ventilated seats, heated second-row seats, heated steering wheel,  one-touch front windows, signal mirrors with puddle lamps, power inverter, upper  and lower glove-box doors, driver and passenger power lumbar, automatic  dual-temperature controls, integrated trailer-brake controller, navigation  system with traffic-alert feature, soft upper instrument panel, and memory  system for seats, radio, mirrors and pedals.

Ram's new crew of  trucks is built on a road-tested, proven commercial-grade frame and suspension  system with best-in-class frame steel strength (50,000-psi).  Maintaining its common architecture for  commercial applications, the one-piece C-channel rear-frame rail's riveted  cross members provide more durability than traditional welds or bolts.  In addition, rivets allow for easy removal  and/or replacement of components during upfits and modifications.

Maximum upfit-friendliness is achieved  with industry-standard 34-in. frame-rail spacing and flat, clean frame rails on  a proven one-piece C-channel rear-frame rail boasting 50,000-psi steel strength  (best-in-class for all models).  All  chassis components are below the frame surface allowing easy adaptability and  versatility for virtually any upfit application.

Further improving upfit-friendliness,  the new 2011 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs now feature four all-new  upfitter switches integrated on the instrument panel.

Each  of these four upfitter switches are linked to an auxiliary power distribution  center (PDC) located under the hood, which includes one fused 20-amp battery  feed and one fused relay-controlled 20-amp ignition.

A special capped auxiliary fuel line  on the fuel tank makes upfitting even easier, facilitating the use of auxiliary  equipment running on fuel. The fuel filler is routed through the frame and an  optional 22-gal. mid-ship fuel tank frees up more space behind the rear axle  for special upfit applications.  Fuel and  brake lines are routed together on the frame's driver side to make better use  of space along the frame.  This also  provides clearance for rear-exhaust routing.

Both standard and optional fuel tanks  feature a through-the-frame fuel filler (external on the mid-ship tank), which  allows virtually any upfit without the need for additional modification. In  addition, the vehicle?s new diesel exhaust fluid system (DEF) is smartly placed  in unused space, out of the way and under the cab for added upfitter convenience.

The legendary, proven 6.7-liter  Cummins High-Output Turbo Diesel is the benchmark for reliability and  performance.  The engine, optional on Ram  3500 models and standard on 4500 and 5500 models, generates 305 horsepower (227  kW) at 2,900 rpm and 610 lb.-ft. (827 N'm) of torque at 1,600 rpm.  Inherently reliable with fewer moving parts  than competitive V-8 diesel engines, the Cummins engine delivers exceptional  fuel economy and ensures commercial capability, durability and low cost of  ownership.  With the Cummins 6.7-liter  Turbo Diesel, an optional 3.42 axle ratio is available on the   2011 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab for improved  fuel economy. Customers with serious trailer-tow needs will enjoy Ram 3500?s  new optional 26,000 lb GCWR - on 6.7-liter diesel manual trucks with a 4.10  axle ratio.

The 6.7-liter  Cummins features a factory-installed segment-exclusive exhaust brake.  The Cummins design works with the Variable  Geometry Turbocharger (VGT) and offers multiple benefits including reduced  brake wear and longer brake life which may lengthen service intervals, and  enhanced safety benefits including increased braking effectiveness and greater  control of the vehicle.

The 6.7-liter engine is cleaner with a  reduction in particulates and nitrogen oxide (NOx) that comply with both  50-state heavy-duty emission standards and diesel emissions compliance thanks  to an all-new diesel exhaust fluid injection system with urea injection  Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) technology.

Cummins diesel-equipped chassis cabs  are in full compliance with stringent new emissions-at -idle laws and an  exterior label allow drivers to idle without time restrictions in California  and other Air Resource Board (ARB) states. This is a no-cost option.

In addition, the new 2011 Ram  transmissions include Electronic Range Select (ERS), which enables the driver  to manually limit the highest available transmission gear, allowing manual  upshifts and downshifts based on road speed and engine speed.  A tow/haul-mode switch enhances tow  capability while towing.

The new 2011 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab  comes standard with a new-generation 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 with Variable-valve  Timing (VVT) that will appeal to customers who require a gas engine.  Providing best-in-class power and torque with  better fuel economy, the engine incorporates a 9-percent higher compression  ratio (10.5:1), Variable-valve Timing and an active intake-manifold. These  technologies, combined with engine and powertrain integration improvements,  result in a 4-percent improvement in fuel economy, improved idle quality and  overall refinement. HEMI-powered 2011 Ram 3500 Chassis Cabs are rated at a  best-in-class 383 horsepower (286 kW) at 5,600 rpm and 400 lb.-ft. (542 N'm) of  torque at 4,000 rpm.

Completing the  package, Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs offer a proven six-speed Aisin  automatic transmission (complete with a 5-year/100,000-mile warranty) with  power take-off (PTO) capability or a six-speed manual transmission with PTO  capability.  The proven commercial-grade  six-speed automatic is a completely electronically controlled transmission that  features excellent shift quality (using advanced electro-hydraulic  clutch-to-clutch control) and close gear ratios with static and mobile PTO  capability.  With outstanding shift  performance and more control, the six-speed manual transmission achieves a  high-ratio sixth gear for longer highway cruising.  An available electronic-shift transfer case  is also offered on SLT and Laramie models.

The Aisin six-speed automatic  transmission includes two significant enhancements to the PTO function.  The torque converter now locks up in PTO mode  for better fuel economy and speed control while using aerial lifts and air  compressors.  Customers also now have the  ability to program a precise engine RPM that is activated immediately when the  PTO is engaged.  This eliminates the need  to toggle up to the desired engine RPM.

For the 2011 Ram 3500 Chassis Cab,  larger front axle U-joints were developed and front GAWR was increased on  diesel trucks to 5,500 lbs. from 5,200.   This results in increased front-weight carrying capability - allowing the use of larger snowplows.

Engineered to deliver precise feel and  response for better handling, the new 2011 Ram Chassis Cab's steering and  suspension system boast superb strength with a focus on improved load capacity,  increased durability and refined handling.   Two-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive models feature a recirculating ball  system that provides precise response and an on-center steering feel through  lower internal friction.

Featuring solid front and rear axles,  and a five-link, coil-spring front suspension with solid axle, a front and rear  link-type sway bar and heavy-duty tubular shock absorbers are standard.  The rear suspension on two- and  four-wheel-drive models is equipped with leaf springs and includes standard  two-stage springs as part of the design for greater load-carrying capability  and better ride with light loads.

Larger external mirrors are new for  2011, giving drivers a more useable area while improving aerodynamics and  minimizing wind noise.  Larger, 7-in. x  11-in. mirrors for trailer towing are standard. Mirrors flip up and out into a  vertical configuration for trailer-tow use.

Interior design elements include a  balance of work-truck functionality and a desired refined, upscale comfort.  Interior comfort and convenience features include all-new heated and ventilated  seats, heated rear seats, heated steering wheel, memory functions, automatic  temperature control, express-up/down windows, and upper and lower glove boxes.  Redesigned seats are significantly more  comfortable with more surface area and improved lumbar and lateral  support.  Interiors feature soft-feel  door bolsters and armrests and one-piece molded door panels.  The center stack is designed for optimum  placement of controls in the most intuitive and comfortable locations.

Storage is top-of-mind for those who  use their truck as an office.  A  new-for-2011 available center console features an upper bin that is large  enough to hold a laptop computer (with an accessible power outlet), and a lower  bin that accommodates hanging files.  In  addition, the console offers several other storage compartments.

Other storage locations are built into  the instrument panel, front and rear-door panels, and seat backs.  Upper and lower glove boxes provide a total  of more than 800 cu. in. of storage.