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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.
CarHub · RAM
The Ram 4500 Chassis Cab is a medium-duty commercial workhorse, sitting a class above the familiar 2500 and 3500 pickups.
Model profile
The 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab models were introduced by Ram to slot between the heavy-duty pickups and true Class 6/7 trucks. The current fourth-generation Ram heavy-duty range carried the DJ/D2 chassis-cab designation, and the platform received a significant update for the 2019 model year alongside the redesigned 2500/3500 pickups, with revised styling, interior and electronics.
Powertrain and equipment
Two engines dominate the 4500 Chassis Cab. The headline choice is the 6.7-litre Cummins turbo-diesel inline-six, tuned in the chassis-cab application for durability and torque, typically around 360 hp and up to roughly 800 lb-ft depending on model year and calibration.
Because it is a chassis cab, body configuration is about cab and frame rather than trim luxury. You will find regular cab and crew cab options and a choice of cab-to-axle lengths, letting upfitters mount everything from a flatbed to a tow body.
Vehicle selection
The American used market for medium-duty Ram chassis cabs is deep, because they are sold in large numbers to fleets, contractors, landscapers and municipalities. That means good availability of both Cummins diesel and HEMI gas trucks, in a wide range of body configurations and mileages.
Vehicle data
| Class | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): Medium-duty chassis cab |
|---|---|
| Body | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): Cab-and-frame, upfit-ready |
| Diesel engine | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): 6.7L Cummins turbo-diesel I6 |
|---|---|
| Diesel power | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): approx. 360 hp |
| Diesel torque | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): up to approx. 800 lb-ft |
| Petrol engine | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): 6.4L HEMI V8 |
| Petrol power | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): approx. 405 hp |
| Diesel transmission | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): Aisin AS69RC 6-speed automatic |
| Petrol transmission | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): 6-speed automatic |
| Drivetrain | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): RWD, 4WD optional |
| Fuel | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): Diesel or petrol |
| GVWR (approx.) | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): ~16,500 lb |
|---|---|
| Frame | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): Ladder frame, leaf-sprung solid rear axle |
| Cab options | Detail (US-market 4500 Chassis Cab): Regular cab, crew cab |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
RAM 4500 reliability rests heavily on the Cummins diesel and the emissions hardware around it. The 6.7 Cummins and the Aisin AS69RC gearbox are both robust when serviced correctly, but the emissions system is where trouble usually appears: DEF (AdBlue) quality and dosing sensors, DPF regeneration issues, EGR faults and the occasional turbo actuator problem.
Germany and Europe
American medium-duty trucks differ from European equivalents in lighting, emissions calibration and instrumentation. US cars run amber markers, no rear fog lamp, imperial gauges and US-specific trailer wiring.
US-market headlights use the FMVSS/SAE beam pattern, which differs from the ECE pattern required in the EU, so they may need adjustment or replacement with ECE-compliant units for registration.
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 6.7 Cummins diesel is the workhorse choice for towing and duty cycles, paired with the durable Aisin automatic. The 6.4 HEMI gas engine is an alternative where diesel emissions maintenance is a concern.
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.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Most issues centre on the diesel emissions system (DEF sensors, DPF, EGR), the CP4 pump on some years, and heavy-duty front-end wear. Service history is the key indicator.
Because of its weight class, the 4500 typically falls outside the ordinary car licence category. Check your licence class and the vehicle's registered GVWR before importing.
Yes. It is classified and registered as a commercial vehicle (N2/N3 depending on weight), with individual approval covering any fitted body.
No. USCar Trader is an independent broker and intermediary for used US vehicles, without manufacturer partnership or dealer margin.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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