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2018 Ram 5500
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2018 Ram 5500
MSRP $50,270 - $59,770
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2018 Ford F-250
MSRP $40,499 - $92,449
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Mechanical
Engine
Intercooled Turbo Diesel I-6 Premium Unleaded V-8
Intercooled Turbo Diesel V-8 Regular Unleaded V-8
Displacement
6.7 L/408 6.4 L/392
6.7 L/406 6.2 L/379
Fuel System
Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Diesel Direct Injection Sequential MPI
Horsepower
325 hp @ 2400 rpm 320 hp @ 2800 rpm 366 hp @ 4500 rpm
450 hp @ 2800 rpm 385 hp @ 5750 rpm
Torque
750 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm 650 ft-lb @ 1400 rpm 429 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm
935 ft-lb @ 1800 rpm 430 ft-lb @ 3800 rpm
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,268 kg
5,579 - 6,804 kg
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
227 kg
558 - 680 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
7,212 - 13,880 kg
5,579 - 6,804 kg
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
721 - 1,388 kg
558 - 680 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
5,534 - 8,165 kg
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
7,212 - 13,880 kg
5,579 - 6,804 kg
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive Four-Wheel Drive
Transmission
6-Speed Aisin Heavy-Duty Automatic
TorqShift-G 6-Speed Auto w/OD -inc: (6R100), SelectShift and tow/haul mode TorqShift 6-Speed Automatic -inc: (6R140), SelectShift and tow/haul mode
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline Diesel
Flex Fuel Diesel
Fuel Consumption: City
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: Highway
N/A
N/A
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
N/A
N/A
Fuel Capacity
83.3 - 196.1 L
109.8 - 183.6 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Optional
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Standard
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Standard
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Standard
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Optional
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Running Boards/Side Steps
Standard
Standard
Power Retractable Running Boards
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
2 - 6
2 - 6
Front Head Room
1,013 - 1,041 mm
1,036 mm
Front Leg Room
1,041 mm
1,115 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,676 mm
1,694 mm
Rear Head Room
1,013 mm
1,024 - 1,026 mm
Rear Leg Room
1,024 mm
851 - 1,107 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,669 mm
1,671 - 1,674 mm
Trunk Volume
N/A
N/A
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
3,670 - 5,194 mm
3,607 - 4,470 mm
Length, Overall
5,951 - 7,475 mm
5,888 - 6,761 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
2,004 - 2,009 mm
2,032 mm
Height, Overall
2,029 - 2,055 mm
1,979 - 2,070 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
N/A
N/A
Front Tire Size
225/70R19.5 LT225/70R19.5
LT275/65SR18 LT275/70SR18 LT275/65SR20 LT265/70SR17 LT245/75SR17
Rear Tire Size
225/70R19.5 LT225/70R19.5
LT275/65SR18 LT275/70SR18 LT275/65SR20 LT265/70SR17 LT245/75SR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Not Available
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Stepside Pickup Box
Not Available
Optional
Bed Liner
Not Available
Standard
Canopy
Not Available
Not Available
Pickup Bed Tonneau Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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