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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
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The RAM 3500 Chassis Cab is the commercial backbone of Ram's heavy-duty range: a bare-frame, cab-and-chassis truck designed to be finished with a service body, flatbed, dump bed, tow rig, box body or specialist equipment.
Model profile
The current RAM 3500 (fifth-generation Ram HD, DJ/D2 platform) launched for the 2019 model year and received a significant powertrain and interior update for 2025. The preceding fourth-generation trucks (roughly 2010 to 2018, sold as Ram rather than Dodge Ram from 2011) remain widely available on the used market and share much of the same heavy-duty philosophy.
Powertrain and equipment
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Chassis Cab trims are function-led: Tradesman and SLT dominate, with higher Laramie appointments available. Cab choices are Regular Cab and Crew Cab, giving upfitters a two- or five/six-seat base depending on whether crew transport or maximum body length matters more.
Vehicle selection
The US used market carries large numbers of ex-fleet and owner-operator RAM 3500 Chassis Cabs, many already upfitted with service bodies, flatbeds or utility equipment, and others sold as bare chassis.
A used RAM 3500 Chassis Cab suits businesses and operators who need a heavy-duty, upfit-ready platform: recovery and towing firms, expedition and overland builders, mobile workshops, horse and livestock haulers, and specialist trades.
Vehicle data
| Gasoline engine | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): 6.4 L HEMI V8, approx. 370 hp |
|---|---|
| Diesel engine | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): 6.7 L Cummins turbo-diesel I6 |
| Diesel output (HO) | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): up to approx. 420 hp, 1,000+ lb-ft |
| Transmission (HO diesel) | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Aisin AS69RC 6-speed automatic |
| Transmission (gas/std) | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): 68RFE / HD automatic |
| Drive | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Rear-wheel drive, optional 4WD |
| Fuel (diesel) | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Requires DEF/AdBlue (SCR) |
| Vehicle type | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Heavy-duty cab-and-chassis (upfit base) |
|---|---|
| Cab styles | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Regular Cab, Crew Cab |
| Rear wheels | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Single (SRW) or dual (DRW) |
| Trims | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Tradesman, SLT, Laramie |
| Current generation | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): 2019 on (updated 2025) |
| Prior generation | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): approx. 2010–2018 |
| Assembly | Detail (typical RAM 3500 Chassis Cab): Saltillo, Mexico |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The 6.7-litre Cummins is renowned for durability and, when maintained, routinely covers very high mileages. That said, heavy-duty diesels carry emissions hardware that needs attention: the DPF (diesel particulate filter), EGR system and SCR/DEF (AdBlue) dosing are the usual trouble areas, and short-trip or poorly maintained trucks suffer regeneration and clogging faults. The Aisin transmission is tough but benefits from regular fluid service.
Germany and Europe
US trucks run North American lighting, imperial instruments and, on diesels, US emissions calibration.
Typical approval work includes converting the lighting to EU specification, fitting or activating a rear fog lamp, verifying metric instrumentation, and documenting the odometer in kilometres.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
The Chassis Cab is a bare cab-and-frame designed to be finished with a service body, flatbed or specialist equipment, whereas the pickup comes with a factory load bed.
The 6.7-litre Cummins diesel is the durability choice for heavy work and towing; the 6.4 HEMI V8 is a simpler, lower-cost option for lighter upfits.
Yes. The modern 6.7 Cummins uses SCR and requires DEF/AdBlue; the dosing and emissions hardware must be intact for a legal import.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Because of its high gross vehicle weight, a Ram 3500 Chassis Cab may require a C1 or C class licence rather than a standard car licence, depending on the registered weight and use.
Yes, but the upfit body is assessed during approval, and its compliance, weights and load securing may need documentation.
Yes, following individual approval and the usual modifications such as EU lighting, plus checks on weights, dimensions and the fitted body.
Typically several weeks from purchase to registration, driven by ocean freight and the approval process.
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