2026 Ram 4500

Is the 2026 Ram 4500 the right truck for your work?

Medium-duty chassis cab for service and dump bodies.

Contractor dumps and heavy service bodies below the 19,500 lb tier.

Typical specifications

Ranges across common configurations of this model. The figures for any individual vehicle depend on its cab, wheelbase, drivetrain and upfit.

GVWR

16,500 lbs

Payload

7,500–10,500 lbs

Towing

20,000–35,000 lbs

Seating

3–6 seats

These are model ranges, not a specific truck. Payload in particular varies by well over 1,000 lbs across configurations. Always confirm against the door-jamb sticker and the manufacturer documentation for the exact vehicle before you buy or load it.

Configurations to choose between

• Regular and Crew Cab
• Multiple cab-to-axle lengths
• DRW

What buyers get wrong

Body and upfit lead times often exceed chassis availability. Order the body when you order the chassis, not after it arrives.

Body types it is built as

• Chassis Cabs
• Service & Utility Trucks
• Dump Trucks
• Flatbed & Stake Bed Trucks

Who buys the Ram 4500

• Construction
• General Contractors
• Government & Municipal

What else to consider

Vehicles commonly cross-shopped against the Ram 4500.

• Ram 5500Heaviest Ram chassis cab, for large dump and crane bodies.
• Ford F-450 Super DutyHeavier one-ton-plus chassis for serious upfits and towing.
• Chevrolet Silverado 4500HDClass 4 conventional-cab chassis for service, dump and stake bodies.