2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab
Medium-Duty Commercial Capability | Tradesman & Big Horn
The Complete 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Lineup
The 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is the Class 4 member of Ram's commercial chassis lineup, engineered for serious work: landscape dumps, service bodies, tow trucks and delivery bodies. It is offered with 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages as a Regular Cab with a 60-inch, 84-inch, 108-inch or 120-inch cab-to-axle length or a Crew Cab with a 60-inch or 84-inch CA, in 4x2 or 4x4, in Tradesman and Big Horn trims. The 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp / 429 lb-ft) is standard, the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) is available, and both pair with a PTO-capable TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic and a standard Vehicle System Interface Module for upfitters. Below is the available lineup at Mahon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Brevard.
Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Tradesman
Class 4 Upfit Foundation
Starting MSRP: $55,870
Tradesman is the upfit-ready Class 4 foundation of the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab, with the 6.4L HEMI V8 and PTO-capable ZF TorqueFlite HD 8-speed standard and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) available. It is offered with 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages as a Regular Cab (60-, 84-, 108- or 120-inch CA) or Crew Cab (60- or 84-inch CA), in 4x2 or 4x4, with a Vehicle System Interface Module, Uconnect 5 with an 8.4-inch touchscreen standard and adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus offered.
- 6.4L HEMI V8 standard; 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) available
- ZF TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic (replaces Aisin 6-speed); PTO capability on both engines
- Class 4: 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages
- Regular Cab 60/84/108/120-inch CA; Crew Cab 60-inch or 84-inch CA; 4x2 or 4x4
- VSIM upfitter interface standard; Uconnect 5 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus standard
Available: 4x2 / 4x4
Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Big Horn
Class 4 with Comfort
Starting MSRP: $58,865
Big Horn adds power windows and locks, cloth seating and chrome exterior accents to the Class 4 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab, with the same GVWR packages, cab and CA choices and 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains as the Tradesman. The 6.4L HEMI V8 is standard and the Cummins Turbo Diesel with PTO is available. Optional Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 Laramie Package groups add the 12-inch Uconnect screen, dual-zone climate, remote start, cargo camera, polished aluminum wheels and heated and ventilated bucket seats.
- Cloth seating, chrome exterior accents, power windows and locks
- Big Horn Level 1 Group: 12-inch Uconnect, dual-zone climate, remote start, 7-inch cluster
- Big Horn Level 2 Group adds cargo camera and polished aluminum wheels
- Laramie Package (Big Horn Level 3, Crew Cab 4x4): heated/ventilated bucket seats, LED headlamps, 12-inch cluster
- Class 4: 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages; 4x2 or 4x4
- 6.4L HEMI V8 standard; Cummins Turbo Diesel with PTO available
Available: 4x2 / 4x4
Which 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Is Right for You?
Upfit Foundation
TradesmanStarting at $55,870
Commercial-ready. HEMI standard, Cummins and PTO available.
Comfort Upgrade
TradesmanStarting at $58,865
4x2 or 4x4. Power windows and locks, chrome accents, Level 1-3 groups.
Explore the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab Lineup at Mahon CDJR
Ready to see the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab lineup in person? Visit Mahon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1161 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712. Our sales team can walk you through both trims, help you compare cab and cab-to-axle options side by side, and put you behind the wheel for a test drive. Whether you're building a service truck, a dump, a flatbed or a wrecker, we have the Ram 4500 Chassis Cab for you.
We serve customers throughout Western North Carolina including Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Pisgah Forest, and beyond. Call our Sales team at (828) 845-4437 to discuss your Ram 4500 Chassis Cab needs or arrange financing.
Pricing Note: Starting MSRP values shown are current 2026 model year base prices from Ram as of September 2026 and exclude the $2,795 destination charge. Actual pricing may vary based on cab, cab-to-axle length, drivetrain, GVWR package, engine, options, destination charges, and current incentives, and Ram adjusts MSRPs during the model year. Please contact Mahon CDJR for current, accurate pricing on the specific Ram 4500 Chassis Cab you're interested in.
Ram 4500 Chassis Cab: FAQs
What is the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab?
The 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is the medium-duty step in Ram's commercial chassis lineup, a Class 4 cab-and-frame truck with 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages for builds like service bodies, crane trucks and larger dumps. It comes in Tradesman and Big Horn with the 6.4L HEMI V8 standard and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available.
What engines does the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab offer?
The 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp / 429 lb-ft) is standard and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) is available, each with a TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic. The 4500 uses the PTO-capable ZF 8AP430 eight-speed behind the HEMI and the PTO-capable 8AP850 behind the Cummins; the Aisin 6-speed of earlier trucks is gone. The 430-hp High Output Cummins is a Ram 2500/3500 pickup engine and is not offered on the Chassis Cab.
What's new for the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab?
Engine ratings carry over (375-hp HEMI, 360-hp / 800 lb-ft Cummins, both with the TorqueFlite HD eight-speed), but the 2026 Cummins gains heavy-duty pistons, a revised turbo and performance intake manifold, larger valves, a higher-pressure fuel system, glow plugs and integrated fuel filters, and the truck adds active grille shutters and an electronic front-axle disconnect on 4x4 models.
What cab and cab-to-axle configurations does the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab offer?
Regular Cab 60-, 84-, 108- or 120-inch CA; Crew Cab 60- or 84-inch CA; 4x2 or 4x4. Tradesman is offered in 4x2 or 4x4 and Big Horn in 4x2 or 4x4. Both trims can be built with either engine.
What can you upfit on a 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab?
Service bodies, crane and mechanic trucks, dump bodies, larger utility builds and other medium-duty commercial equipment. It ships as a cab and frame with a standard Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) for a body company to complete, and both engines offer PTO capability.
What GVWR does the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab offer?
The 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is a Class 4 truck offered with 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages on both Tradesman and Big Horn, in 4x2 or 4x4. Towing and payload for a specific build depend on cab, cab-to-axle length, axle ratio, engine and the upfit body, so let Mahon CDJR confirm the ratings for your job.
Ram 3500 vs 4500 vs 5500 Chassis Cab, which do I need?
Choose the 3500 (Class 3) for lighter upfits like utility bodies and flatbeds, the 4500 (Class 4, 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages) for medium-duty builds like service and crane trucks, and the 5500 (Class 5, up to 19,500-lb GVWR and up to 34,540 lb of towing) for the heaviest payloads and trailers. All three share the same engines and Tradesman and Big Horn trims; the 4500 and 5500 add 108-inch and 120-inch cab-to-axle lengths.
How much does the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab cost?
As of September 2026, the 2026 Ram 4500 Chassis Cab starts at $55,870 for the Tradesman Regular Cab 4x2 60-inch CA and $58,865 for the Big Horn Regular Cab 4x2 60-inch CA, plus a $2,795 destination charge. The Cummins Turbo Diesel, longer cab-to-axle lengths, Crew Cab and equipment groups add to those figures. Contact Mahon CDJR for current pricing and fleet offers on in-stock and ordered units.
Who should buy a Ram 4500 Chassis Cab?
Contractors, tradespeople, municipalities and fleets that need a purpose-built Class 4 commercial truck they can upfit for a specific job. Mahon CDJR in Brevard, NC serves fleets across Transylvania County, Hendersonville, Waynesville and the greater Asheville area; call (828) 845-4437 to spec the right cab, cab-to-axle length and engine for your work.
Created October 1, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates