Ford Chassis Cab vs. Ram Chassis Cab

Powering up Your Day

Before you can consider anything else, you need to know your commercial chassis cab is strong enough to handle every task. After all, minimizing downtime is the name of the game. Both the Ford Chassis Cab and the Ram Chassis Cab offer two engine configurations. This allows you to choose the amount of power needed for your workday. Will it be the Ford or the Ram that delivers the performance you need?

Ford Chassis Cab	vs	Ram Chassis Cab
335 HP	Standard Horsepower	370 HP
468 lb-ft	Standard Torque	429 lb-ft
330 HP	Available Horsepower	360 HP
950 lb-ft	Available Torque	800 lb-ft

In addition to offering more power, Ford’s 10-speed TorqShift® Automatic Transmission delivers smoother, more optimized power. It also features six selectable drive modes that allow you to tailor the cab’s capabilities to the environment. And, when compared to the Ram’s 8-speed automatic transmission, the Ford Chassis Cab is more likely to offer enhanced fuel efficiency, even when hauling heavy materials.

Built to Handle it All

Getting the chassis cab to the job site is only part of the process. Your commercial cab is expected to haul a variety of materials. From lumber to steel pipes, the Ford Chassis Cab and the Ram Chassis Cab are designed for heavy-duty hauling. When properly equipped, each cab can tow up to 25,000 pounds, allowing you to bring additional tools with ease.

With four payload packages, the Ford Chassis Cab makes it easy to tailor your vehicle to your business’s specific needs. Options include:

• Payload Downgrade Package for increased efficiency.
• Payload Upgrade Package for increased cargo.
• Payload Plus Upgrade Package 1 or 2 with an upgraded suspension system.

While capable of hauling, the Ram Chassis Cab offers no payload packages. Instead, all capabilities are based on the vehicle’s overall configuration. As a result, you not only have a lower maximum GVWR, but you also have less flexibility.

The Perfect Fit

With the correct power and hauling potential already determined, you now need to find the chassis cab that offers the room your employees need. The Ford Chassis Cab and the Ram Chassis Cab are available in a variety of sizes. Still, it’s the extra options found with the Ford that may offer the versatility you need.

Ford Chassis Cab	vs	Ram Chassis Cab
3	Number of Cab Options	2
40.8 in.	Regular Cab Front Headroom	39.8 in.
43.6 in.	Max Second-Row Legroom	40.2 in.

The Ford Chassis Cab continues to impress with its thoughtful cabin features, including optional heated and ventilated front seats and an available rear-seat under-seat locking storage bin large enough to store everyday essentials like boots, tools, or security vests. The Ram Chassis Cab has similar features, but only with select configurations and when specific packages are equipped.

Upfitting Made Easy

Every job is different, which is why upfitting the chassis cab is essential. The Ford Chassis Cab and the Ram Chassis Cab make it easy to customize your commercial vehicle with features like auxiliary switches. Each of these switches—six with the Ford and five with the Ram—can be connected to aftermarket parts, such as an air compressor or additional light bar.

Ford further simplifies the upfit process with the available Vehicle Integration System 2.0, which digitally connects some upfit equipment to your vehicle, allowing you to control it through the central touchscreen display. Furthermore, the Ford Chassis Cab offers several pre-configured upfit packages that add the features you need and remove the ones you don’t. Available packages include:

• Fire/Rescue Prep Package
• Ambulance Prep Package
• Snow Plow Prep Package

While the Ram Chassis Cab can be upfitted, its options may feel more limited than those with the Ford.

Every Minute Maximized

The best way to ensure steady growth is through consistent deliverables. Choosing the right commercial vehicle can help increase productivity, thanks to built-in tools. The Ford Chassis Cab and the Ram Chassis Cab come standard with a brand-specific infotainment suite, touchscreens up to 12 inches, and connectivity features such as Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™. This helps keep you and your crew connected, even when they’re miles from the shop.

Still, it’s the Ford Chassis Cab that serves as a mobile workstation, thanks to standard and available features like:

• 5G modem with 10-device connectivity.
• Interior Work Surface with a temporary flat surface.
• 2kw Pro Power Onboard™ that serves as a mobile generator.

Without comparable features found in the Ram Chassis Cab, your crew may feel more reliant on others to help get the job done.

Always in the Know

With standard and optional driver-assist features, such as a Pre-Collision Assist® system, you have confidence in your crew to reach any destination safely. As a believer in complete knowledge, the Ford Chassis Cab can be equipped with advanced telematics technology that keeps you fully informed about your commercial vehicle at all times.

Some aspects found with Ford Pro Telematics Solutions include:

• Vehicle Health Insights
• GPS Fleet Tracking and Geofencing
• Location and Trip History
• Dashcams
• Top Speed Limiter

The Ram Chassis Cab can be equipped with a similar Ram Telematics system; however, this system notably lacks In-Vehicle Coaching, which provides insight into each driver’s habits and offers solutions to help make adjustments that maximize efficiency.