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Start with the body. Build the truck around it.
An incomplete commercial chassis intended for a compatible work-body installation, with a different buying process from a pickup.
RAM chassis-cab family illustration; completed equipment varies. Illustrative imagery does not establish available inventory, installed equipment or completed service.
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What is a RAM 3500 Chassis Cab?
A RAM 3500 Chassis Cab is an incomplete commercial truck designed for a compatible work-body installation. Start with the body you need—a flatbed, service body or other vocational setup—then match its dimensions, installed weight and equipment needs to the chassis.
It is a different configuration from the RAM 3500 pickup. Pickup towing figures and trim availability do not automatically apply. This guide separates the chassis decision from the completed truck's usable capacity.
Shop with Bonham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT at 2122 N Center St, Bonham, TX 75418. Send us your work-body specifications and typical daily load to begin a configuration review.
Shop new RAM 3500 Chassis Cab inventory
Browse new RAM 3500 Chassis Cab listings, then open a truck for its model year, actual photos, equipment and current pricing. Contact our Bonham team to confirm availability and arrange your next step.
Inventory can include multiple model years. The capability table below applies only to 2026; use the selected truck's model-year documentation for other years. If no matching truck appears, send us your chassis and body requirements.
Pickup or chassis cab?
Compare the right truck for the job
Need a factory pickup bed? These RAM pickup guides explain the neighboring choices. Need a commercial work body? Continue below for chassis-specific capability and upfit planning.
Compare the related models below. Images illustrate model families or service topics; see individual vehicle listings for actual photos.
2026 capability reference
How much can a RAM 3500 Chassis Cab tow and carry?
For 2026, properly equipped RAM 3500 Chassis Cab configurations reach up to 25,680 pounds of trailer weight with the Cummins diesel, or up to 7,710 pounds of chassis payload with the gas engine and heavy-duty eight-speed transmission. These are configuration-specific maximums, not ratings for every truck.
| Engine and transmission | Maximum trailer weight | Maximum chassis payload |
|---|---|---|
| 6.4L HEMI V8 · 8HP75 eight-speed | 16,000 lb | 7,390 lb |
| 6.4L HEMI V8 · 8AP430HD eight-speed | 18,880 lb | 7,710 lb |
| 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel · heavy-duty eight-speed | 25,680 lb | 6,830 lb |
Source: RAM's 2026 Chassis Cab towing and payload chart (PDF), checked October 3, 2026. Maximum towing and maximum payload may require different configurations and cannot be used simultaneously. Body, accessories, passengers, cargo and hitch load reduce remaining capacity. Confirm the actual truck's GVWR, axle ratings, GCWR, tires, hitch and completed-vehicle limits. This table does not apply to the RAM 3500 pickup or to other model years.
When should I consider the gas engine?
Start with gas when comparing purchase cost, your regular route and a load plan that fits the selected chassis. Include idling, trip length and any auxiliary-equipment requirements in the discussion. The transmission matters: the two gas rows above have different ratings.
When should I consider the diesel?
Evaluate diesel when your working combination requires its available towing configurations. Compare the complete truck and trailer weights, fuel and maintenance needs, and your expected workload. A diesel badge alone does not establish usable payload.
Does my upfit need PTO?
Ask the equipment maker whether the body needs a power take-off, electric power or a separate power source. Confirm engine, transmission, PTO provisions and installation compatibility before selecting a VIN.
Match the chassis to the body
Compare trims, cab layouts and rear wheels
The 2026 Chassis Cab lineup offers Tradesman and Big Horn. Choose the equipment your drivers need, then verify the body fit and weight plan independently of the trim badge.
Tradesman
Start with a work-focused specification. Compare the actual window sticker for seating, storage, connectivity, mirrors and factory upfit provisions. Identify required equipment before comparing prices.
Big Horn
Compare cab appointments and available convenience packages for drivers who spend long days in the truck. Ask for a side-by-side equipment list on the specific vehicles under consideration.
SRW or DRW?
Single rear wheels and dual rear wheels have different chassis configurations and ratings. Compare loaded rear-axle demand, body width, tire capacity, access and the finished truck's intended use.
Which cab-to-axle dimension does my body require?
In the 2026 RAM 3500 Chassis Cab range, Regular Cab configurations include 60- or 84-inch cab-to-axle options; Crew Cab uses a 60-inch cab-to-axle configuration. Availability also depends on rear-wheel and powertrain choices. Cab-to-axle is a fitment dimension, not the same as wheelbase or body length.
Bring the body manufacturer's drawing, required mounting points, installed weight and clearance requirements. Have the upfitter confirm compatibility before the chassis purchase.
Configuration reference: Stellantis Fleet 2026 RAM Chassis Cab guide (PDF). Verify the exact configuration and factory equipment.
Plan the completed truck
How much usable payload remains after the upfit?
The work body uses part of the chassis payload allowance. So do installed equipment, passengers, tools, materials and trailer tongue or pin weight. A chassis headline is the starting point for a weight budget.
A planning example—not a vehicle rating
Suppose a configuration has a 6,000-pound starting payload allowance. A 2,000-pound body, 500 pounds of installed equipment, 500 pounds of occupants and 700 pounds of tools leave 2,300 pounds before additional cargo or hitch load. This hypothetical subtraction does not confirm axle balance, towing capacity or the legality of a completed combination.
Review the completed vehicle documentation and weigh the truck in working condition. Check front and rear axle loads as well as total weight; staying below one limit does not establish compliance with the others.
North Texas ranch and farm work
For a flatbed carrying feed, fencing supplies or equipment, list the heaviest normal load and any trailer pin or tongue weight. Include passengers and permanently mounted tools, then consider gates, turning room and travel surfaces.
Service and contractor bodies
Count the body, stocked compartments, racks, compressor and crew. Ask the body maker about weight distribution and access. A truck that fits an empty body may not fit the fully stocked workday.
Hydraulic and specialty equipment
Provide operating power requirements, mounting instructions and installed weight. Review cooling, electrical provisions, controls and installation responsibilities with the equipment supplier and upfitter.
A clearer purchase conversation
What should a chassis-cab quote include?
- Chassis: VIN or proposed build, model year, engine, transmission, cab, rear wheels and factory equipment.
- Work body: manufacturer, model, installation, included equipment and estimated completed weight.
- Price: separately identified chassis and upfit costs, applicable incentives, fees, taxes and any transport charge.
- Timing: truck availability, body availability, installation schedule and the agreed handoff process.
- Support: who handles chassis service, body warranty questions and installed-equipment service.
Shopping from southern Oklahoma or elsewhere? Share your ZIP code and whether you want to discuss pickup or transport. Confirm costs, completion and timing for the specific transaction; delivery is not automatically included.
Support after the purchase
RAM chassis-cab service, diesel repair and Mopar parts
A work truck needs an ownership plan as well as a purchase plan. Give the Bonham service team your VIN, mileage, engine, duty cycle and installed body details when arranging maintenance or repair. Describe access requirements and the issue you need evaluated.
Maintenance and repair
Discuss the factory maintenance schedule and the demands of your operating conditions.
Meet the service departmentCummins diesel support
Review diesel diagnostics and repair resources, then describe your truck's symptoms and equipment.
Explore diesel repair in BonhamParts and current offers
Check Mopar parts and fitment with your VIN, and review current service specials for applicable offers.
Factory ordering, clear pricing and delivery
Choose an available vehicle or plan a factory order with no dealer market adjustment. Our documentary fee is $225; your itemized quote also shows applicable taxes, title and registration, selected options and any delivery charge.
Bonham offers no-charge door-to-door delivery within 300 miles and delivery quotes beyond 300 miles. Send your destination ZIP code for written arrangements, timing and any applicable delivery cost. Read our vehicle delivery process.
We honor applicable manufacturer sold-order price protection. Eligible incentives can be protected at order, with qualifying improved offers considered at delivery under the manufacturer’s program rules. Ask us to document eligibility, program compatibility and the selected incentive option for your order.
Request an itemized quote with your configuration, trade details and destination.
Direct answers
RAM 3500 Chassis Cab FAQs
How is a RAM 3500 Chassis Cab different from a pickup?
A Chassis Cab is selected around a commercial body or upfit. Compare the body mounting requirements, chassis dimensions and completed-truck ratings instead of assuming a pickup’s equipment or capacity applies.
Does the advertised chassis payload equal the cargo I can carry?
No. The installed body and equipment, passengers and other carried weight affect the capacity remaining for your load. Review the completed vehicle and axle ratings with the upfitter.
What information should I bring for an upfit quote?
Bring the body specification, installed weight estimate, cab-to-axle requirements, equipment power needs, typical load and any trailer details.
Can I order any body shown in the images?
Images show example configurations. Ask our team which trucks, bodies and installation arrangements are available, and confirm pricing and completion timing before committing.
How do I check current availability?
Browse new RAM 3500 Chassis Cab inventory, then contact our Bonham team with the VIN and your intended body or application. Confirm availability, installed equipment, pricing and your appointment. If there is no matching listing, ask about available configurations and timing.
Can I arrange pickup or transport outside Bonham?
Bonham offers no-charge door-to-door delivery within 300 miles and delivery quotes beyond 300 miles. Send your destination ZIP code for written arrangements, timing and any applicable delivery cost. Review our delivery process and factory-order options. Confirm funding, insurance and handoff requirements before departure.
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Pickup or Chassis Cab: compare the finished truck
A RAM 3500 pickup and RAM 3500 Chassis Cab are different starting points. A pickup supplies a factory bed; a Chassis Cab is planned around a body or upfit. Do not transfer a pickup’s advertised tow or payload figures to a completed Chassis Cab.
| Decision | Why it changes the purchase | What to obtain |
|---|---|---|
| Body fit | Cab-to-axle dimensions and body length affect whether the proposed equipment fits. | A compatible chassis and body specification confirmed with the upfitter. |
| Finished weight | The body, tools, occupants and materials use capacity before a trailer is attached. | A finished weight and axle-load plan checked against the actual vehicle ratings. |
| PTO and powered equipment | Hydraulic or mechanical equipment may need a compatible power take-off arrangement. | Written compatibility for the engine, transmission, PTO and body equipment. |
| A completed vehicle | Chassis availability does not establish when an upfit is ready to work. | An itemized scope, availability, estimated completion timing and responsibility for each part of the job. |
Compare RAM 4500 Chassis Cab or 5500 Chassis Cab when the finished load calls for another configuration. Need an enclosed workspace instead? The ProMaster guide takes the comparison in that direction. Confirm shop access and maintenance needs through fleet service planning.
Bonham · Commercial truck planning
Visit Bonham Chrysler in Bonham, Texas
Bring your body specifications, equipment list and typical workday load. Our Bonham team can help you discuss a RAM 3500 Chassis Cab configuration and the next steps for your truck.
Bonham Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram FIAT
2122 N Center St, Bonham, TX 75418
(903) 583-8877
Contact our Bonham team to confirm availability and arrange your visit.
Image below: AI-generated illustration of a RAM chassis-cab truck with an example flatbed. Equipment and upfit availability vary; this is not a specific vehicle offered for sale.
Related guides and ownership support
RAM 3500 Chassis Cab shopping from Howe or Van Alstyne
Start your chassis discussion with the planned body, equipment and working load. Our local buying guides explain how to arrange the next step with Bonham.
Our dealership is at 2122 N Center St in Bonham. Confirm availability before traveling.
