6.4-Liter Heavy-Duty HEMI Performance A revised, beefier version of the V8 powerhouse 6.4-liter HEMI found in the uber-popular SRT vehicles allows work-centric models like the RAM 4500 Chassis Cab to offer an efficient way of getting the job done. Lighter and larger heads allow greater flow, larger pistons are oil-cooled and fortified connecting rods help ensure reliable performance for many seasons of commercial applications. With 370 work-ready horses and a solid cache of 427 pound-feet of torque, everyday business tasks become easily manageable.An active intake manifold helps evenly distribute the HEMI V8's power in lower ranges and depending on trim and configuration, the 2024 RAM 4500 can handle a formidable maximum payload of 12,500 pounds. In addition to the capability, RAM incorporated the Multi-Displacement System (MDS) that smartly avoids fuel going to unneeded cylinders depending on driving conditions and load/towing demands. Combined with features such as Variable Valve Timing (VVT), this dependable performer is a commercial efficiency template. When More is Needed: 6.7-Liter Cummins Diesel Torque Enforcer Chrysler's fabled inline-six-cylinder Cummins Diesel is a direct-injected, graphite iron block, VGT turbocharged powertrain dynamo. Just like its petrol-favoring sibling, a Best-in-Class 360 diesel horsepower can handle a max of 12,500 pounds in payload with the required configuration. The real kicker is a massive 800-pound-feet of on-hand torque that exponentially increases the RAM 4500 Chassis Cab's towing prowess. An ultra-competitive max trailering figure of 29,800 pounds is achievable with proper layout.This long-running bastion of diesel-powered performance and reliability is well-known in uncompromising commercial business environments. 6- & 8-Speed Transmissions Available only on the combustion HEMI V8 is the 8HP75 eight-speed transmission that provides nifty shift adaptions and on-the-fly mapping which adheres to road conditions while accommodating on-board loads and towing demands. This longtime consumer favorite drivetrain has been a repeat recipient of Best Transmission awards.Also renowned is the Aisin six-speed transmission offered on the HEMI and Cummins Diesel options, emphasizing a solution for the unavoidable stress of frequent towing and arduous daily assignments. The six-shifter Aisin is more robust in build and specifically designed to enhance towing capabilities by efficiently distributing torque when tougher duties arise. Aisin is commonplace on diesel-powered vehicles.The 2024 RAM 4500 in the Chassis Cab platform is a commercial problem-solver with numerous options and features to customize your business needs. For more information on the 2024 RAM 4500, contact us today at Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT by Ed Morse, located in friendly Durant, OK, just miles from the Texas border!
