FCA CANADA
2017 Ram Commercial 4500 & 5500 Chassis Cab
Canadian Specifications

Specifications are based on the latest product information available at the time of publication. 
All dimensions are in millimetres (inches) unless otherwise noted. 
All dimensions measured at curb weight with standard tires and wheels.

GENERAL INFORMATION	
Vehicle Type	Chassis Cab: Regular Cab and Crew Cab, 2WD, 4WD	
Assembly Plant	Saltillo, Coahuila, Mexico	
EPA Vehicle Class 	Medium Heavy Duty	
Introduction 	2008 Model Year	
	
ENGINE: 6.4-LITRE HEMI® V-8	
Availability  	Standard	
Type and Description 	Eight-cylinder, 90-degree V-type, liquid-cooled, with variable-valve timing (VVT)	
Displacement 	6,417 cu cm (392 cu in) 	
Bore x Stroke 	103.9 x 94.6 (4.09 x 3.72) 	
Valve System 	VVT, push-rod operated overhead valves (16, two per cylinder), 
eight de-activating and eight hydraulic lifters with all roller followers	
Fuel Injection	Sequential, multiport, electronic, returnless	
Construction 	Deep-skirt cast-iron block with cross-bolted main bearing caps, 356 aluminum cylinder heads with hemispherical combustion chambers	
Compression Ratio 	10:1	
Power (SAE gross)	366 hp (302 kW) @ 4,500 rpm	
Torque (SAE gross) 	429 lb-ft (582 N•m) at 4,500 rpm	
Maximum Engine Speed 	4,800 rpm limited with Aisin	
Fuel Requirement 	Unleaded regular, 87 octane (R+M)/2 	
Oil Capacity 	6.6 litres (7 quarts) 	
Coolant Capacity 	17.3 litres (18.3 quarts) 	
Emission Control 	Three-way catalytic converters, heated oxygen sensors, cooled electronic EGR and individual cylinder fuel control	
	
ENGINE: 6.7-LITRECUMMINS TURBO DIESEL I-6 	
Availability	Manual six-speed transmission	
Type and Description	Six-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled	
Displacement	6,690 cu cm (408 cu in)  	
Bore x Stroke	107 x 124 (4.21 x 4.88) 	
Valve System	OHV, 24 valves, solid lifters	
Fuel Injection	Electronic high-pressure common rail	
Construction	Cast-iron block and head	
Compression Ratio	17.3:1	
Power (SAE gross)	320 hp (239 kW) @ 2,800 rpm	
Torque (SAE net)	650 lb-ft (881 N•m) @ 1,400 rpm	
Maximum Engine Speed	3,200 rpm	
Fuel Requirement	Ultra-low sulfur diesel	
Oil Capacity	11.3 litres (12.0 quarts) with filter	
Coolant Capacity	22.5 (23.8 quarts) 	
Emission Controls	Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)	
	
ENGINE: 6.7-LITRE HIGH OUTPUT CUMMINS TURBO DIESEL I-6 	
Availability	Optional with Aisin six-speed automatic	
Type and Description	Six-cylinder, inline, liquid-cooled, turbocharged, intercooled	
Displacement	6,690 (408 cu in) 	
Bore x Stroke	107 x 124 (4.21 x 4.88) 	
Valve System	OHV, 24 valves, solid lifters	
Fuel Injection	Electronic high-pressure common rail	
Construction	Cast-iron block and head	
Compression Ratio	17.3:1	
Power (SAE gross)	325 hp (242 kW) @ 2,400 rpm	
Torque (SAE gross)	750 lb-ft (1,017 N•m) @ 1,500 rpm	
Maximum Engine Speed	3,200 rpm	
Fuel Requirement	Ultra-low sulfur diesel	
Oil Capacity	11.3 (12.0 quarts) with filter	
Coolant Capacity	22.5 (23.8 quarts) 	
Emission Controls	Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)	
	
TRANSMISSION: G56 — MANUAL SIX-SPEED OVERDRIVE	
Availability	6.7-litre diesel	
Description	Synchronized in all gears	

Gear Ratios 		
1st	5.94	
2nd	3.28	
3rd	1.98	
4th	1.31	
5th	1.00	
6th	0.74	
Reverse	5.42	
Axle ratios 	4500: 4.10, 4.44	
	5500: 4.10, 4.44	
PTO	Left -or right-side with split shaft capability	
		
TRANSMISSION: AS66RC — AUTOMATIC Six-SPEED	
Availability	6.4-litre HEMI V8	
Description	Three planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	3.75	
2nd	2.00	
3rd	1.34	
4th	1.00	
5th	0.77	
6th	0.63	
Reverse	3.54	
Axle ratios 	4500: 4.44, 4.88	
	5500: 4.88	
PTO	Left- or right-side capability	
	
TRANSMISSION: AS69RC — AUTOMATIC Six-SPEED	
Availability	6.7-litre diesel	
Description	Three planetary gear-sets, one overrunning clutch, full electronic control, electronically controlled converter clutch	
Gear Ratios		
1st	3.75	
2nd	2.00	
3rd	1.34	
4th	1.00	
5th	0.77	
6th	0.63	
Reverse	3.54	
Axle ratios 	4500: 4.10, 4.44	
	5500: 4.10, 4.44 and 4.88	
PTO	Left -or right-side with split shaft capability	
		
TRANSFER CASES: BW 44-46, BW 44-47	
Availability	Optional on 6.7-litre diesel and 6.4-litre HEMI V8	
Type	Part-time – BW 44-47 manual shift and BW 44-46 electric shift	
Operating Modes	2WD; 4WD High; Neutral; 4WD Low	
Low-range Ratio	2.64	
Center Differential	None	
	
AXLES	
See Feature Availability chart at media.fcanorthamerica.com	
	
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM	
See Feature Availability chart at media.fcanorthamerica.com	
		
SUSPENSION		
Front	5-link suspension	
Rear	Hotchkiss leaf spring suspension, solid axle	
		
BRAKES		
Front	
Size and Type	Rotors 390 x39 (15.3 x 1.5) vented disc with 2-piston 66 (2.6) caliper	
Rear	
Size and Type	Rotors 390 x 39 (15.3 x 1.5) vented disc with 2-piston 66 (2.6) caliper	
Power-assist Type	Hydro-boost 	
		
AIR BAGS		
Regular Cab	2	
Crew Cab	2	
STEERING		
Power-assist	Hydraulic assist	

DIMENSIONS AND CAPACITIES	
Regular Cab 367.0 (144.5-in.) WB, 152.4 (60-in.) CA DRW 	4x2	4x4	
Wheelbase	3,670 (144.5) 	3,670 (144.5) 	
Turning Diameter – m (ft)	41.7 (12.7) 	41.7 (12.7) 	
Track Width – Front	1,930 (76.0) 	1,930 (76.0) 	
Track Width – Rear	1,869 (73.6) 	1,869 (73.6) 	
Overall Length	5,951 (234.3)	5,951 (234.3)	
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front	2,004 (78.9) 	2,004 (78.9) 	
Overall Height	2,035 (80.1) 	2,035 (80.1) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front	262 (10.3) 	221 (8.7) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear	213 (8.4) 	213 (8.4) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	28.3	28.3	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	23.7	23.7	
Departure Angle (degrees)	31.1	31.1	
			
Regular Cab 427.9 (168.5-in.) WB, 213.3 (84-in.) CA DRW	4x2	4x4	
Wheelbase	4,280 (168.5) 	4,280 (168.5) 	
Turning Diameter – m (ft)	48.0 (14.6) 	48.0 (14.6) 	
Track Width – Front	1.930 (76.0) 	1,930 (76.0) 	
Track Width – Rear	1,869 (73.6) 	1,869 (73.6) 	
Overall Length	6,561 (258.3) 	6,561 (258.3) 	
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front	2,004 (78.9) 	2,004 (78.9) 	
Overall Height	2,032 (80.0) 	2,032 (80.0) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front	262 (10.3) 	221 (8.7) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear	213 (8.4) 	213 (8.4) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	28.4	28.4	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	20.8	20.8	
Departure Angle (degrees)	31.0	31.0	

Regular Cab 488.9 cm (192.5-in.) WB, 274.3 cm (108-in.) CA DRW	4x2	4x4	
Wheelbase	4,890 (192.5) 	4,890 (192.5) 	
Turning Diameter – m (ft)	54.1 (16.5)	54.1 (16.5) 	
Track Width – Front	1,930 (76.0) 	1,930 (76.0) 	
Track Width – Rear	1,869 (73.6) 	1,869 (73.6) 	
Overall Length	7,170 (282.3) 	7,170 (282.3) 	
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front	2,004 (78.9) 	2,004 (78.9) 	
Overall Height	2,030 (79.9) 	2,030 (79.9) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front	262 (10.3) 	224 (8.8) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear	213 (8.4) 	213 (8.4) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	28.5	28.5	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	18.2	18.2	
Departure Angle (degrees)	30.9	30.9	
	
Regular Cab 519.4 (204.5-in.) WB, 304.8 (120-in.) CA DRW	4x2	4x4	
Wheelbase	5,194 (204.5) 	5,194 (204.5) 	
Turning Diameter – m (ft)	57.2 (17.4) 	57.2 (17.4) 	
Track Width – Front	1,930 (76.0) 	1,930 (76.0) 	
Track Width – Rear	1,869 (73.6) 	1,869 (73.6)	
Overall Length	7,475 (294.3)	7,475 (294.3) 	
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front	2,004 (78.9) 	2,004 (78.9) 	
Overall Height	2,027 (79.8) 	2,027 (79.8) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front	262 (10.3) 	221 (8.7) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear	213 (8.4) 	213 (8.4) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	28.6	28.6	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	17.2	17.2	
Departure Angle (degrees)	30.8	30.8	
			
Crew Cab 440.4 cm (173.4-in.) WB, 152.4 (60-in.) CA DRW	4x2	4x4	
Wheelbase	4,404 (173.4)	4,404 (173.4) 	
Turning Diameter – m (ft)	49.2 (15.0)	49.2 (15.0) 	
Track Width – Front	1,930 (76.0) 	1,930 (76.0) 	
Track Width – Rear	1,869 (73.6) 	1,869 (73.6) 	
Overall Length	6,685 (263.2) 	6,685 (263.2) 	
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front	2,009 (79.1) 	2,009 (79.1) 	
Overall Height	2,047 (80.6) 	2,047 (80.6) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front	261.6 (10.3) 	221 (8.7) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear	213 (8.4) 	213 (8.4) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	28.5	28.5	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	20.4	20.4	
Departure Angle (degrees)	31.0	31.0	
Crew Cab 501.3 cm (197.4-in.) WB, (213.3) 84-in. CA DRW	4x2	4x4	
Wheelbase	5,014 (197.4) 	5,014 (197.4) 	
Turning Diameter – m (ft)	55.7 (17.0)	55.7 (17.0)	
Track Width – Front	1,930 (76.0) 	1,930 (76.0) 	
Track Width – Rear	1,869 (73.6) 	1,869 (73.6) 	
Overall Length	7,295 (287.2) 	7,295 (287.2) 	
Overall Width @ Single Ground Reference Point (SgRP) Front	2,009 (79.1)	2,009 (79.1) 	
Overall Height	2,045 (80.5) 	2,045 (80.5)	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Front	262 (10.3) 	221 (8.7) 	
Suspension or Axle to Ground – Rear	213 (8.4)	213 (8.4) 	
Approach Angle (degrees)	28.6	28.6	
Ramp Breakover Angle (degrees)	17.8	17.8	
Departure Angle (degrees)	30.8	30.8	
(a) Turning diameter is measured at the outside of the tires at curb height. Turning diameters and steering wheel turns, lock-to-lock may differ with optional tires and wheels.	

Model	Regular Cab	Crew Cab	
Seating Capacity, F/R	3/0 or 2/0	3/3 or 2/3	
Front			
Headroom 	1,014 (39.9) 	1,041 (41.0) 	
Legroom 	1,041 (41) 	1,041 (41) 	
Shoulder Room 	1,676 (66) 	1,676 (66) 	
Hip Room 	1,599 (62.9) 	1,605 (63.2) 	
Seat Travel 	230 (9.0) 	230 (9.0)	
Recliner Range (degrees)	85 (38 RWD, 47 FWD)	56 (38 RWD, 18 FWD)	
Rear			
Headroom	N/A	1,014 (39.9) 	
Legroom 	N/A	1,023 (40.3) 	
Shoulder Room 	N/A	1,669 (65.7) 	
Hip Room 	N/A	1,605 (63.2) 	
Interior Volume 			
Front – litres (cu. ft.) 	1,770 (62.5) 	1,818 (64.2)	
Rear – litres (cu. ft.)	N/A	1,730 (61.1)