2027 RAM CHASSIS CAB FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Want to know more about the 2027 Ram Chassis Cab? You’re in the right place. Here’s some frequently asked questions and answers about its capability, features and versatility.
A cab chassis (also known as a chassis cab or chassis truck) is an incomplete commercial vehicle consisting only of a driver's cab and the exposed metal frame (chassis) behind it. Unlike standard pickup trucks, they have no pre-installed cargo bed, allowing businesses to customize the vehicle with specialized equipment like flatbeds, dump boxes or utility bodies.
A pickup truck comes with a pre-installed, integrated cargo bed and is ready for personal or light-duty work. A chassis cab lacks a bed; it only features the cab and exposed frame rails behind it, acting as a "blank canvas" for customized commercial upfits like dump bodies, flatbeds or utility boxes.
Yes, the 2027 Ram Chassis Cab lineup comprising the Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500, is classified as a heavy-duty/medium-duty commercial-grade truck. These trucks are built to withstand extreme commercial demands with a heavy-duty flat rear frame, a 6.7L Cummins® Turbo- Diesel I6 engine or 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine and massive upfit capabilities.
MODELS & TRIMS
The difference between the 2027 Ram 3500, 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cabs primarily comes down to their gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), frame construction, suspension limits and payload capabilities. The 3500 is a heavy-duty Class 3 truck, while the 4500 and 5500 are medium-duty Class 4 and Class 5 commercial vehicles, respectively.
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab lineup offers 4 distinct trim levels:
- Tradesman®: The commercial-focused base model, built for durability with vinyl seating, black bumpers, 19.5-inch steel wheels and the Uconnect® 5 infotainment system.
- Big Horn®: Adds comfort and style with cloth seating, chrome exterior accents and remote keyless entry, making it more comfortable to operate and appealing to businesses where appearances matter.
- Laramie®: Built on the Big Horn®, opting for the Laramie Trim Group provides upscale refinement and comfort for the owner/operator that spends time in their truck and wants to make an appearance. It features leather-trimmed seating, a heated steering wheel, a 12-inch touchscreen and LED headlamps.
ENGINE & PERFORMANCE
All 3 2027 Ram Chassis Cab models (3500, 4500 and 5500) offer 2 heavy-duty engine options: the standard commercial-grade 6.4L HEMI® V8 gas engine and the legendary available 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine. Both pair with robust, PTO-capable automatic transmissions to handle demanding commercial workloads.
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab has a maximum available 375 horsepower when equipped with the 6.4L HEMI® V8 gas engine.
Yes, the 2027 Ram Chassis Cab is available in both 4x2 and 4x4. Some trims offer both configurations while others exclusively offer 4x4. Contact your dealer to learn more about available configurations.
SPECS & FEATURES
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab is built for commercial durability. Notable features include massive Gross Vehicle Weight Ratings, the legendary 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine and an upfitter-friendly flat rear-frame design with versatile dual fuel tank setups.
Key highlights for these commercial workhorses include:
- Heavy-Duty Powertrains: Exceptional towing and payload capacity powered by the 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine or the heavy-duty 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine.
- Commercial-Grade Upfitter Friendly Design: Features a c-channel frame behind the cab with wiring provisions that make it incredibly easy for third-party upfitters to add flatbeds, dump bodies or utility boxes.
- Smart Technology: Advanced infotainment systems featuring the standard Uconnect® 5 system with an 8.4-inch touchscreen (or available Uconnect 5 NAV system with a 12-inch or 14.5-inch vertical touchscreen).
- Safety & Driver Assist: Standard and available features include Forward Collision Warning With Active Braking and Class-Exclusive Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop.
- Enhanced Cabin Comfort: Options include durable vinyl or premium leather seating, dual wireless phone charging and a digital rearview mirror ensuring comfort during long workdays
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab has a maximum available diesel towing capacity of 34,540 pounds and a maximum available gas towing capacity of 21,240 pounds.
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab has:
- 12,260 pounds on 5500 models equipped with the 6.4L HEMI® V8 engine
- 9,390 pounds on 4500 models equipped with the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine.
- 7,710 pounds on 3500 models equipped with the 6.4L HEMI V8 engine
CUSTOMIZATIONS AND CONFIGURATIONS
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab offers 2 primary cab configurations to meet your passenger needs: the Regular Cab (seating up to 3) and the Crew Cab (seating up to 6).
Yes, you can customize a 2027 Ram Chassis Cab to fit your exact vocational needs. The bed platform is engineered to make upfitting easy, offering straight flat-frame rails, standard cab-to-axle lengths and predrilled frame mounting holes.
The 2027 Ram Chassis Cab is highly customizable, featuring 3 weight classes (3500, 4500 and 5500), 2 cab styles (Regular and Crew Cab), multiple wheelbase and Cab-to-Axle lengths, and gas or diesel powertrains built to accommodate specialized upfits.
PRICING, PURCHASING & AVAILABILITY
Starting MSRP for the 2027 Ram Chassis Cab varies heavily by trim level, packages selected and configuration. Contact your local dealer for more information on pricing.
You can purchase a new 2027 Ram Chassis Cab from any certified Ram dealer. Contact your local dealer to find out more about inventory.
You can lease a new 2027 Ram Chassis Cab from any certified Ram dealer. Contact your local dealer to find out more about inventory.
Absolutely. You can build your 2027 Ram Chassis Cab online, customize color, options and configurations and browse local available inventory that matches your build. Visit the Build & Price tool to get started.