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Posted by MoparNorm on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 21:50:20 :
In Reply to: Re: 7.3 cocerns posted by Mike in Pa. on Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 17:32:26 :
From PR News
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Oct. 23 /PRNewswire/ -- Maintaining its commercial
vehicle onslaught while conquering new territory and setting new commercial
standards, Dodge continues to extend its bold, Ram-tough leadership and
heritage into the commercial vehicle market
Chassis Cabs, Dodge ram 2500/3500 Box-Off modes, all-new Dodge Sprinter and
all-new Dodge Grand Caravan cargo van
-- With 33 percent market share, Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab takes retail
share lead from Ford F-350
In the marketplace less than a year, the Dodge Ram 3500 Chassis Cab
bolted to the forefront and captured the number-one ranking in U.S. retail
registrations and market share from the perennial leader, the Ford F-350,
in the Class 3 conventional chassis cab market.
In August 2007, this leadership position was strengthened as the Ram
3500 Chassis Cab increased its monthly U.S. retail registrations putting it
even further ahead of the Ford F-350 Chassis Cab.
From Allpar:
The American market for Class 3, 4, and 5 trucks have long been the domain of GM and Ford, but the Class 3 Dodge 3500 chassis cab beat both market leaders in its first two months of full availability (written: October 2007) and was gaining steam when the new Dodge Ram 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks appeared. These new Class 4 and Class 5 models hit the industry leaders in their core mainstream market, with hard-to-match features including a smooth-topped frame that makes it easier to mount aftermarket beds (which is why these trucks are built).
As of the 2008 model year, the Ram 4500 and Ram 5500 have 23% better gas mileage than the Chevy Kodiak/GMC Topkick, and 14% better than the Ford F-550 Chassis Cab, with 20.2 mpg overall, according to the independent Transportation Research Center. The 3.92:1 axle ratio is now standard on diesels for better gas mileage.
The 2008 Dodge chassis cabs are now certified as having up to 1,172 pounds more payload capacity than the Ford F-450 and F-550 chassis cabs. The power take off pump ratings for all Dodge Ram chassis cabs increased 55%, and a PTO prep package is available with the Laramie trim.
For 2009, a new ambulance prep package will be available for the Dodge 4500 and 5500. Other changes will include a remote start feature with the Cummins automatic.
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