RAM Commercial 2013 Owner's Manual
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THE 2013 RAM COMMERCIAL FAMILY.
REFINED DESIGNS. MORE CAPABILITY.
GREATER STRENGTH THAN EVER.
THI
S IS QUALITY THAT DRIVES BUSINESS.
Every vehicle in this working portfolio was designed with one
point in common: benchmark the extremes to best serve business
and industry. Which is why the family of Ram Chassis Cabs and
pickups deliver top-level capability. It’s why Ram C/V Tradesman
comes to work with numerous best-in-class advantages, and why
the new Ram ProMaster models are joining the tough Ram
family. It’s also why you’ll find an unrelenting focus on low cost
of ownership, with support from programs like BusinessLink and
ON THE JOB.
Strength. Durability. Now with advanced electronics and brilliant
new exterior and interior refinements. Get the whole story at
ramtrucks.com/commercial
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* This is where it all comes together. Power.
RAM BENCHMARKS WHAT COUNTS THE MOST:
• BEST-IN-CLASS
weight class.
• BEST-IN-CLASS
Credit the available Cummins® High Output Turbo Diesel and the available
new AISIN® six-speed automatic with dual PTO capability. New Next-Gen
DEF systems and a new “smart” diesel exhaust brake further enhance
diesel performance.
• BEST-IN-CLASS
available Cummins High Output, Ram 3500 pickup reigns supreme, with an
astonishing 850 lb-ft of torque.
• BEST-IN-CLASS TOWING.
all Chassis Cabs,
• BEST-IN-CLASS
pure fuel efficiency, offering 25 mpg on the highway.
• SAFETY AND SECURITY. For 2013, the comprehensive Electronic Stability
Control (ESC)
offering greater control and improved road manners, especially when towing.
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GCWRs. For 2013, every Ram Chassis Cab leads in every
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DIESEL TORQUE FOR RAM 4500/5500 CHASSIS CABS.
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DIESEL TORQUE FOR RAM 3500 PICKUPS. With the
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Ram carries top honors, with 2500/3500 pickups,
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and C/V Tradesman
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HIGHWAY FUEL ECONOMY. The 2013 Ram 1500 delivers
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system is now standard on every Ram commercial vehicle,
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leading in towing capability.
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• CUTTING-EDGE ELECTRONICS. From the new 440-amp dual-alternator
output (late availability for 3500 pickup and all Ram Chassis Cabs), to
impressive PowerNet architecture to new Sapphire Blue interior lighting,
it’s all state-of-the-art.
• A HIGHER LEVEL OF UPFIT FRIENDLINESS. Look for new developments in
transmission technology and electronics – including a new 53-input/output
upfitter electrical interface module, available for Ram Heavy Duty and
Chassis Cab models.
• UNRIVALED CAPABILITY AND VERSATILITY. Ram C/V Tradesman leads in
numerous areas, including interior cargo room, payload, and towing.
THIS IS HOW YOU DRIVE BUSINESS:
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RAM COMMERCIAL VEHICLES.
* Note: all disclaimers and disclosures can be found at the back of this brochure. †When
properly equipped.
The business of a Ram truck is to deliver quality.
All Ram powertrains cover you with a 5 -Year/100,000-Mile
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Powertrain Limited W
arranty.
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Ram 3500 Crew Cab Big Horn shown in Deep Cherry Red Crystal Pearl.
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Properly secure all cargo.
THE COMPETITION JUST DOESN’T COME CLOSE.
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Supremacy when measured by the available Cummins®
Turbo Diesel boils down to bottom-line advantages: new
and improved power and capability; decreased maintenance
and downtime; state-of-the-art technology to improve
quality, durability, and ancillary PTO applications for
Chassis Cab models. In the final analysis, this is a toned
heavyweight with a PhD in advanced economics. A
summary of business-oriented advantages includes:
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For Ram 3500/4500/5500 Chassis Cabs, Cummins is
available in two versions — the 320 hp/650 lb-ft of torque
version, mated to the proven six-speed manual transmission,
and the High Output, with 325 hp/750 lb-ft of torque, and
mated only to the AISIN
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Three power output variations allow enormous latitude.
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six-speed automatic.
2013 Ram 2500/3500 Heavy Duty pickups offer an
available Cummins with 350 hp/660 lb-ft of torque
packaged with a six-speed manual transmission.
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Also available for 2500/3500 HD pickups is the
370 hp/800 lb-ft of torque Cummins engine packaged
with the 68RFE six-speed automatic transmission.
RAM 3500 PICKUP
MAX HORSEPOWER: 385
MAX TORQUE: 850 lb-ft
RAM CHASSIS CAB
MAX HORSEPOWER: 325
MAX TORQUE: 750 lb-ft
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For 3500 pickups, the available Cummins High Output is
paired with the new AISIN six-speed automatic, and delivers
385 horsepower and best-in-class
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All versions of the Cummins engine feature a new “smart”
diesel exhaust brake for greater control and quieter
operation — notably on downhill grades.
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All-new and exclusive to every diesel-powered Ram model
is the innovative Ram Active Air
the air intake path to ensure peak power and torque under
all grades, climates, and load/towing conditions.
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An engine-mounted top-access fuel filter (as well as a
secondary, frame-mounted pre-fuel filter) help ensure
optimal fuel filtration and water separation.
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A revised Engine Control Module offers upgraded processing
power and increased flash memory for completely integrated
control of all engine functionality, with separate controls
for the new available AISIN six-speed automatic transmission.
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For biodiesel compatibility on Ram Chassis Cabs, utilize
the B20 option when ordering, or have the engine
electronically configured by the dealer post-sale.
Quality is built in. The Cummins T
by a 5-Year/100,000-
Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.
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850 lb-ft of torque.
, technology that switches
Diesel is backed
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THE MIGHTY 6.7-LITER CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL. NOW WITH FIVE
DIFFERENT POWER OUTPUTS FOR THE RAM LINEUP. FACTOR IN
NEW RAM ACTIVE AIR, A NEW “SMART” DIESEL EXHAUST BRAKE,
AND OUT
The superiority of exceptional diesel torque from the Cummins Turbo Diesel fluently ensures beyond-
capable performance. Combine a Cummins engine with any of the remarkable transmissions and
bulletproof transfer cases for capability and reliability second-to-none.
Ramping up capability for 2013 Ram Chassis Cabs powered by the new available Cummins High Output
Turbo Diesel is a dramatic contribution from our colleagues at AISIN. Designed specifically to handle
the new Cummins High Output ratings, higher GCWRs, and relating axle ratios, is the new available
heavy-duty AISIN AS69RC six-speed automatic. This fully electronically controlled transmission makes
New Ram Active Air (shown above), new “smart”
diesel exhaust brake, new engine cooling system:
this is Cummins at its best.
(previously 610 lb-ft; now 660 on pickups and 650 on Chassis Cabs). Its hard-finished gear system aims
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at improved quietness, with a dual-mass flywheel and double-cone synchronizers in gears 1–4 and Reverse
offering outstanding capacity and long-term durability with two-sided PTO access for Ram Chassis Cabs.
The third transmission available for diesel-equipped 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty pickup models is the
68RFE six-speed automatic; it’s packaged with the 370 hp/800 lb-ft Cummins engine.
Transfer cases share the same qualities: robust strength is mated to notably quiet performance. Available
for Ram Chassis Cabs and Heavy Duty pickups are the transfer cases with a larger bolt flange interface and
larger input shaft. The BorgWarner BW 44-46 and BW 44-47 cases — with electronic shift-on-the-fly and
manually actuated capability, respectively — are designed for the most critical benchmarks out there: long-
life reliability, exceptional trailer-towing capability, and minimal noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH).
* Late availability.
STANDING DIESEL TORQUE.
the grade with revised shift programming, a more
aggressive Tow/Haul Mode, and a compact gear train.
Impressive dual-access AISIN PTO capability on
Chassis Cab models — rated at 250 lb-ft of torque
and 45 horsepower — includes a left side* dedicated
to hydraulic or higher outputs. New split-shaft capability*
ideal for fire pumpers, power tongs, and onboard
is
compressors/ generators.
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The available class-exclusive
transmission is now modified for the increased torque load
G56 six-speed manual
THE LEGENDARY 5.7-LITER HEMI® V8. MEET THE GAS POWERPLANT
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GINEERED TO EXCEL IN COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS.
UNLEADED FUEL. SUPREME PERFORMANCE.
If success has any measure, it’s that of history: with more
than a century of developments, the iconic hemispherical
combustion chamber — with its ability to endure high
compression ratios and efficiently burn fuel with near-zero
fatigue — reigns as one of the world’s best engine designs.
The main attributes of the 2013 version of this legendary
engine include:
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Exceptional power and torque — 383 horsepower and
400 lb-ft of torque (for Ram 2500/3500 pickups and
3500 Chassis Cab).
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Interactive Deceleration Fuel Shut-Off (iDFSO) seamlessly
turns off fuel flow during deceleration for real-world
fuel efficiency.
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A sophisticated electronic throttle control system delivers
exact amounts of fuel for efficient performance.
RAM 1500
MAX HORSEPOWER: 395
MAX TORQUE: 410 lb-ft
RAM HEAVY DUTY/
CHASSIS CAB
MAX HORSEPOWER: 383
MAX TORQUE: 400 lb-ft
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Variable Valve Timing (VVT) perfects engine breathing
through precise valve control — and increases torque
over a large rpm range.
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A dual spark plug ignition — two plugs per cylinder —
helps increase peak power and torque, reduce exhaust
emissions, increase fuel efficiency, and smooth the idle.
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An ultra-high compression ratio of 10.5:1 and dual
k
nock sensors translate into superb performance and
impressive fuel efficiency.
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For Ram 1500 models, the available HEMI
395 hp/410 lb-ft of torque, with assets that include VVT
along with the invaluable Multi-Displacement System
(MDS) Fuel Saver Technology, delivering outstanding
fuel efficiency.
T
he HEMI V8 backs you with one of the best warranties
in the commercial marketplace: our fully transferable
5-Y
ear/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.
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V8 kicks out
When an engineering résumé boasts credentials that include propelling WWII Thunderbolt
airplanes, helping define the distinctive Muscle Car Era, and vaulting Ram pickups and Chassis
Cabs to first-place consideration for world-wide industrial applications, you’ve got a ready-made
candidate for the toughest jobs.
The distinguished history of this legendary engine puts the unstoppable and impressive
hemispherical design of the 5.7-liter HEMI V8 into an optimum choice of heavy-duty 2013 Ram
commercial vehicles. Upgraded transmissions and proven transfer cases expand capability. All
components utilize technologies and engineering protocols created specifically for heavy-duty use
and long-term durability, with ongoing improvements addressing performance, fuel efficiency, and
longevity. In every way, this family is all about the work. The HEMI V8 powertrains demonstrate
this ethic with been-there, done-that agility.
The proven partner of the HEMI V8 in Ram 2500/3500 HD pickups and 3500 Chassis Cabs is the
sophisticated 66RFE six-speed automatic transmission, a component that exceeds typical demands
for anticipated towing and hauling. The transmission offers driver-adaptive shifting, with three
multiple clutch packs and a dual-stage hydraulic pump. All contribute to superb road manners and
impressive hauling dynamics, with the addition of dual filters to help protect the pump and other
components. An independent lubrication cooler ensures ample pressure under all conditions.
The available transfer cases for HEMI V8-powered Ram Heavy Duty models are the same as
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those utilized by the Cummins
BW 44-46 transfer case features responsive, electronic shift-on-the-fly engineering, with three
operating ranges, plus Neutral. The manually actuated BW 44-47 case also features three
Turbo Diesel. Their strength is unquestioned. The BorgWarner
operating ranges, plus Neutral. Both transfer cases offer a low-range gear-reduction ratio of
2.64:1 for outstanding pulling power up tough grades.
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MAX HORSEPOWER: 280
MAX TORQUE: 260 lb-ft
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AM C/V TRADESMAN
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MAX HORSEPOWER: 283
MAX TORQUE: 260 lb-ft
RAM 1500
MAX HORSEPOWER: 305
MAX TORQUE: 269 lb-ft
IMPRESSIVE FROM THE GET-GO.
The engineering that went into the new Pentastar® V6
warrants serious attention. The engine utilizes an
abundance of new technologies and engineering
dynamics, all of them developed to get the most out
of every drop of gas.
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Here, highway mileage is second to none. The new 2013
Ram 1500 powered by the available Pentastar V6 and
new TorqueFlite
best-in-class
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The new pulse-width-modulated fuel pump and cooling
fan operate only at the levels required by the engine —
not some predetermined rate that slurps, not sips, fuel.
The engineering improves vehicle efficiency by conserving
electrical energy, and increases fuel pump life because
it isn’t constantly running at full capacity.
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A new
brings internal engine and transmission temperatures
to optimal operating points faster, and maintains them
longer — again, a real contribution to achieving
excellent fuel efficiency.
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The Pentastar V6 application in Ram 1500 vastly
improves overall capability, bringing to our commercial
portfolio new strength in the market: Ram first 4x4 power,
now backed with the dynamics of V6 efficiency.
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8-speed automatic transmission delivers
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highway fuel economy of 25 mpg.
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, sophisticated Thermal Management System
SHIFTING GEARS AT THE SPEED OF INGENUITY.
All-new for 2013 — and available with both the
Pentastar V6 and the 5.7-liter HEMI
is the critically lauded new TorqueFlite 8-speed
a
utomatic transmission — the first 8-speed automatic
in a commercial-grade pickup truck.
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Operation of the T
orqueFlite 8-speed is completely
electronic. It’s engineering that calls for new
thinking — and new ease of operation; we achieved
that goal with an all-new Rotary Shifter to replace the
previous conventional shifter
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The new Rotary Shifter is dashboard-mounted for
at-your-fingertip ease of operation. All functional
shifting of gears is retained — for example, the backand-forth rocking sometimes needed to get out of deep
snow, or the up-and-down shifting needed to control
towing — and is easier than ever. The shifter is subtle,
intuitive, and completely responsive.
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Transfer case operation (if so equipped) is now located
in the same dashboard-mounted area, just below the
new Rotary Shifter.
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For a more refined operation, new Ram 1500 models
equipped with the TorqueFlite 8-speed now utilize
convenient steering wheel-mounted buttons for manual
gear range selection — engineering focused on offering
the greatest control when towing and hauling heavy loads.
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V8 powerplants —
COMBINE THE PENTASTAR V6 WITH THE NEW TORQUEFLITE 8-SPEED.
THE
RAM 1500 25 MPG
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HWY LEADS AS BEST-IN-CLASS.
Every business demands efficient performance from its workers, and for truly exceptional fuel
efficiency, look to the available Pentastar V6 mated to the new TorqueFlite 8-speed in Ram 1500 —
a breakthrough combination for industry.
exceptional combination of power gives you the first 8-speed automatic transmission in a
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pickup truck. It also results in all-new engineering for the new 2013 Ram 1500 — new, Ram
first 4x4 capability backed with the inherent efficiencies of a tough six-cylinder. The beauty is
in the details.
Available for Ram 1500, the Pentastar V6 utilizes some of the
most advanced engine technologies available. The results include
designed-in low costs of ownership over the life of the powerplant.
Winner of multiple awards, the Pentastar V6 delivers an outstanding
balance of high power and torque with superb reductions in noise,
vibration, and harshness (NVH). Impressive features include a
“Silent Chain” timing drive which contributes to durability; four
Mated to the Pentastar V6 is
the new TorqueFlite 8-speed
fully electronic, and featuring an
all-new Rotary Shifter.
valves per cylinder for ultra-efficient timing and burning of fuel; a
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dual overhead cam design; high-flow “tumble” intake ports, which
ensure efficiency and phenomenal performance; and an
authoritative 10.2:1 compression ratio providing exceptional power for hauling and towing.
Additional assets include a new pulse-width-modulated fuel pump and cooling fan for better
efficiency; Variable Valve Timing (VVT), and a highly sophisticated Thermal Management System
for optimal power, performance, and efficiency.
Proven over time, the Pentastar V6 is backed with one of the best warranties in the world of
industry: our fully transferable 5-Year/100,000-Mile Powertrain Limited Warranty.
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Ram 4500 Regular Cab Tradesman in Bright White, shown with
aftermarket Stake Body upfit and select available features.
Properly secure all cargo.
This is how you do it right: design and build work trucks of such incredible toughness and durability,
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they back down from nothing. Incorporate thoughtful designs and state-of-the-art features inside and
out. The quality of thinking that went into this dramatically redesigned family of commercial vehicles
gives you toned muscle that pulls its weight, with proven workhorses that achieve ever-better figures for
the world of work — and then boost that capability with exceptional fuel efficiency. Not only did
we achieve it, but we went over and above. These new features go miles beyond the conventional,
and they do it with less fuel. It’s all about getting the job done efficiently, comfortably, and with
unquestioned
reliability. The Ram portfolio benchmarks exactly what your work truck should be.
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THE AVAILABLE CUMMINS
FIRST FOR RAM HD PICKUPS: A NEW DIESEL EXHAUST
FLUID (DEF) SELECTIVE CATALYTIC REDUCTION (SCR)
SYSTEM THAT COMPLIES WITH ALL 2013 FEDERAL
MANDATES. THE NEW DEF/SCR SYSTEM ENSURES THERMAL
RETENTION AND IS ENGINEERED FOR DURABILITY.
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BETTER TOWING AND HAULING: A NEW
FACTORY-INSTALLED TRAILER HARNESS
CONNECTOR LOCATED IN THE BED IS NOW
INCLUDED WITH THE AVAILABLE FIFTHWHEEL/GOOSENECK TOW PREP PACKAGE ON
3500 MODELS. NEW REINFORCED TIE-DOWNS
OFFER ENHANCED STRENGTH AND MORE
SECURE LASHING OF HEAVIER LOADS.
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RECENT FRAME DEVELOPMENTS ON 3500 PICKUPS
FOCUS ON UNCOMPROMISING DURABILITY: THESE
ROBUST HYDROFORMED FRONT AND REAR RAIL
SECTIONS ARE COMPOSED OF HIGH-STRENGTH
50-KSI STEEL, WITH ADDITIONAL NEW TOUGH
CROSSMEMBERS FOR INCREASED STRENGTH.
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TURBO DIESEL DELIVERS A
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TRIPLE WEATHER STRIPPING BETWEEN THE DOORS AND
THE BODY IN ALL MODELS ENSURES OUTSTANDING
SEALING — AGAINST BOTH WATER INTRUSION AND
EXTERIOR NOISE.
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MIRRORS ARE SHAPED TO AN
AERODYNAMIC IDEAL, HELPING
REDUCE RESISTANCE AND
DRAG TO HELP IMPROVE
FUEL EFFICIENCY.
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ALL EXTERIOR GAP AND FLUSH TOLERANCES FOR
DOORS AND TAILGATES HAVE BEEN IMPROVED TO
MEET EXACTING MEASURES.
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FRONT AXLE IMPROVEMENTS ON 3500 4x4 PICKUP
MODELS RAMP UP CAPABILITY: NEW MAX FRONT
GAWRs JUMP BY 500 LB — TO 6,000 LB WHEN
PROPERLY EQUIPPED. THE NEW FRONT AXLE
DISCONNECT AND NEW LOWER VISCOSITY LUBE
BOTH HELP ENHANCE FUEL EFFICIENCY.
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+ CHASSIS CAB FEATURE
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A NEW, FULLY-INTEGRATED REAR FRAME STRUCTURAL
CROSSMEMBER ON RAM 3500 PICKUP MODELS WAS
ENGINEERED SPECIFICALLY TO SUPPORT FIFTH-WHEEL
AND GOOSENECK TRAILER TOWING CAPABILITY.
BRING IT ON. RAM CAN DO IT.
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30,000-LB MAX TOWING
CHASSIS CAB,
5500
WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED
29,600-LB MAX TOWING
3500 PICKUP,
WHEN PROPERLY EQUIPPED
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IDEAL FOR THE WORKING WORLD: NEW FOR 2013 RAM
CHASSIS CABS IS THE ADDITION OF THE AVAILABLE
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REAR BACK-UP CAMERA,
PARKVIEW
BRILLIANT HIGH-RESOLUTION IMAGING. THE AVAILABLE
SYSTEM IS SHIPPED WITH THE VEHICLE, AND
INSTALLED BY THE UPFITTER IN THE IDEAL LOCATION.
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ALL-NEW FOR RAM 3500/4500/5500 CHASSIS CABS: STANDARD
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC).
COMPREHENSIVE CONTROL SYSTEM CAN BE FOUND IN THE
CHASSIS CAB SECTION OF THIS BOOK.
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FRONT AXLE DEVELOPMENTS ON
4500/5500 CHASSIS CABS ARE
EXTENSIVE, WITH INCREASES IN THE
CASTER ANGLES, THE STABILIZER BAR
ATTACHMENTS, AND THE TRACK BAR
WIDTH. ALL HELP IMPROVE PERFORMANCE
AND CAPABILITY.
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ALL 2013 RAM MODELS FEATURE NEW FRONT-
END TREATMENTS. THESE SCULPTED, SMOOTH,
AND AERODYNAMICALLY EFFICIENT DESIGNS
NOW FEATURE MODEL-SPECIFIC GRILLE
TREATMENTS, A TOUCH THAT GIVES THESE
TOUGH WORK VEHICLES A POWERFUL PRESENCE
ON THE ROAD — AND ON THE JOB SITE.
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OFFERING
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DETAILS OF THIS
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THE CUMMINS
COOLING SYSTEM THAT ACHIEVES A 25 PERCENT INCREASE IN
HEAT REDUCTION. THE ENGINEERING WAS CREATED
SPECIFICALLY TO ADDRESS THE INCREASE IN PERFORMANCE
ASSOCIATED WITH THE NEW HIGHER-OUTPUT CALIBRATIONS.
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TURBO DIESELS NOW UTILIZE A NEW ENGINE
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EXTENSIVE FRAME ENHANCEMENTS TO THE NEW RAM 4500/5500
CHASSIS CABS RAMP UP STRENGTH FOR TOWING AND HAULING,
WITH A NEWLY MODIFIED REAR SUSPENSION. THE RECONFIGURED
HOTCHKISS (LEAF) SUSPENSION JOINS FURTHER IMPROVEMENTS
IN THE FRONT TO INCREASE OVERALL CAPABILITY.
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UPGRADED TRANSFER CASES, AVAILABLE FOR
3500/4500/5500 CHASSIS CABS EQUIPPED WITH
THE NEW AISIN
SPECIFICALLY ENGINEERED TO HANDLE THE HIGHER
LOADS DEMANDED OF RAM CHASSIS CABS.
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SIX-SPEED TRANSMISSION, ARE
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+ CHASSIS CAB FEATURE
+ PICKUP AND CHASSIS CAB FEATURE
ON RAM 4500/5500 CHASSIS CABS, THE NEW FRAME
DEVELOPMENTS CONTINUE WITH NEW JOUNCE BUMPER
BRACKETS, A NEW PARK BRAKE BRACKET, AND NEW FRONT
AND REAR AUXILIARY BRACKETS. IT ALL ADDS UP TO A
SUPREMELY CAPABLE FOUNDATION, MAKING THIS ONE OF
THE MOST UPFITTER-FRIENDLY TRUCKS ON THE ROAD.
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THEY’RE UPFITTER-FRIENDLY BY DESIGN — AND
THAT MAKES THEM UP FOR IT ALL. THE DESIGN OF
NEW 2013 RAM 3500/4500/5500 CHASSIS CABS
PUTS EXTREME CAPABILITY AND VERSATILITY AT THE
TOP. THESE BEST-IN-CLASS
ON TOUGH TOWING ASSIGNMENTS WITH COMPLETE
CONFIDENCE IN YOUR WORK PARTNER.
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GCWRs LET YOU TAKE
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