A tough commercial job requires power and, in many cases, other unique capabilities that you can not find in a standard truck. That is when vehicles like the 2018 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in Lake Elmo MN come into play. This heavy-duty, highly-customizable chassis cab is a great option for small and large businesses alike. It is available in both regular cab and crew cab body styles and with both gasoline and diesel engine options.
A gasoline-powered 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 is standard. This engine is mated only to a six-speed automatic transmission and offers 366 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. Many business owners, however, will opt for one of the diesel powertrains. Both are turbocharged Cummins inline six-cylinders, but they offer different engine outputs and come with different transmissions. One diesel comes mated to a manual six-speed transmission and is rated for 320 horsepower and 650 pound-feet of torque. The other is a high-output diesel with the same displacement and cylinder count that is mated to the elite Aisin six-speed automatic transmission. This powertrain delivers 325 horsepower and 750 pound-feet of torque.
The 2018 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab in Lake Elmo MN offers seating for between two and six passengers depending on whether drivers choose the regular or crew cab models, and bench seats or individual chairs. Models are also available in the Tradesman, SLT, and Laramie trim levels and with two-wheel or four-wheel drive. Standard features include air conditioning, two 12-volt auxiliary power outlets, cruise control, a radio, and the Uconnect infotainment system. The practical and user-friendly Uconnect 4C model with a 8.4-inch touchscreen display is available on SLT and Laramie models. This system includes GPS, smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice command responsiveness, and SiriusXM Radio.
The top advantages of these models are their power, their upfitting potential, and their available features like the ParkSense front and rear parking assist program, which is an option on all models. To learn more about versions of the 2018 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab available in Lake Elmo MN near Minneapolis and St. Paul, contact a member of the Fury Ram Truck Center sales team. We would be happy to help you find or order the Ram chassis cab best suited to your business needs.