So I know this is a commercial truck, and that there’s not a whole lot of discussion surrounding the Ram 4500 & 5500, but when you’ve got good news you just want to share it with anyone who’ll listen, or read for that matter. So what’s the good word on the 2008 4500/5500 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab…

When paired with an available commercial-grade AISIN 6-speed automatic transmission, the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is 14% more fuel efficient than Ford F-550 and 23% more than Chevy Kodiak 5500; pretty cool huh?

â€*Equipped with a 6.7 liter Cummins Turbo Diesel® (now standard on the 4500/5500 and available on the 3500 Chassis Cab trucks) this legendary engine is as tough as nails and reliable. Known for its durability, the 6.7 liter Cummins Turbo Diesel® puts out a powerful 350 hp and 610 lb-ft of torque, not to mention it’s rugged enough to be backed by a 5-year/100,000-mile Diesel Engine Limited Warranty*. Not to mention the impressive torque and widely varying speed range provides improved launch, towing and acceleration resulting better drivability e.g. fewer shifts and smoother transmission operation.

For more information, go tohttp://www.dodge.com/chassis_cab/index.html?pid=Forum&adid=FuelEfficiency.You can also check out the Dodge Body Builders Guide for more information regarding truck safety, emissions and electrical data, as well as dimensional graphics to aid corporate and aftermarket upfitters in determining model selection for individual and commercial modifications http://www.dodge.com/bodybuilder/index.html?pid=Forum&adid=FuelEfficiency.

*5-year/100,000-mile Diesel Engine Limited Warranty. The Cummins Turbo Diesel Engine is protected by a separate Diesel Engine Limited Warranty, covering the engine for 5 years or 100,000 miles, whichever comes first. See your dealer for complete details. â€*Estimated fuel economy based on independent testing when properly equipped. Properly secure all cargo. Cummins is a registered trademark of Cummins, Inc

 

Wow, way to state the obvious. Nobody cares about the 6.7. I love mine, but thats because I have never had a 5.9. My fuel economy sucks, there is no sound coming from the exhaust, the fuel economy sucks, the emissions Bullsh*t robs power and fuel economy, and did I mention the fuel economy sucks? Fu*k the EPA, it is ruining this country. EPA is part of our high diesel prices.

 

good thing your not driving a ford or chevy eh?

 

Is someone coming in here trying to sell us a Cummins powered truck?

What the heck are they thinking?

What kinda moron would buy one of those things?

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Yeah really, who would buy one?

Cummins, are they good motors?

S

 

6.7L with DPF did to fuel mileage like the 2000 pound JDAM did to Iraq.........destroyed it

 

dont you mean the MOAB. . . .

 

Hey AZ, I have been meaning to ask you, hows the fuel economy in the new 6.7?

 

Lol. Very funny. Best I have gotten is 17 highway.

 

AZ how many miles you got. i noticed 20 - 22 straight highway mpg after 25000 miles