Ram Trucks
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Ram Trucks is a United States
-based brand of light to mid-weight pickup truck
s established in 2009 as a division of Chrysler Group LLC.
, using the name of the popular Dodge Ram
line of pickups that is now sold under the Ram banner. According to Chrysler, the Ram brand will concentrate on "real truck customers," rather than casual truck buyers who buy trucks for image or style.
The Ram brand was created following Chrysler's alliance with Italian
automaker Fiat
, and the plans called for Dodge switching to an exclusively car-based lineup with all pickup and future heavy-duty trucks by Chrysler being sold under the Ram brand. This was to start in the 2010 calendar year. There is also a possibility of adopting Fiat's Iveco Daily
commercial van to fill the gap of the Sprinter which Mercedes ended the production of in 2008. The goal was to increase truck sales "from today's 280,000 to 415,000 by 2014".
Executives at Chrysler have stated their intention to compete in the semi-trailer truck
category with Ram, a possibility that is aided by Fiat's ownership of Iveco
and an already available network of Dodge dealers. Even though the Ram trucks are marketed separately from Dodge cars, Ram Division President Fred Diaz stated, "Ram trucks will always and forever be Dodges. Ram will always have the Dodge emblem inside and outside and they will be vinned
as a Dodge. We need to continue to market as Ram so Dodge can have a different brand identity: hip, cool, young, energetic. That will not fit the campaign for truck buyers. The two should have distinct themes."
The Ram brand logo features the head of a ram
, formerly the logo used by Dodge.
Also note that from 1927 to 1928, all trucks built by Dodge were actually sold under the Graham
name, as that company held the marketing rights at that time.
T202 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
T203 - 1½ ton, 4x4 series truck (G-621)
T207 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
T211 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
T214 - 3/4 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-502)
T215 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
T223 - 1½ ton, 6x6 series truck (G-507)
T236 - 3/4 ton, 4x4 series truck (Canadian built)
M-37 - 3/4 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-741)
T137 - 1 ton, 4x4 series truck
M-880 - 1¼ ton, 4x4 series truck
4x2 variants:
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
-based brand of light to mid-weight pickup truck
Pickup truck
A pickup truck is a light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area .-Definition:...
s established in 2009 as a division of Chrysler Group LLC.
Background
Ram Trucks was established as a subsidiary of Chrysler in 2009, as a spinoff from DodgeDodge
Dodge is a United States-based brand of automobiles, minivans, and sport utility vehicles, manufactured and marketed by Chrysler Group LLC in more than 60 different countries and territories worldwide....
, using the name of the popular Dodge Ram
Dodge Ram
The Dodge Ram is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks...
line of pickups that is now sold under the Ram banner. According to Chrysler, the Ram brand will concentrate on "real truck customers," rather than casual truck buyers who buy trucks for image or style.
The Ram brand was created following Chrysler's alliance with Italian
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
automaker Fiat
Fiat
FIAT, an acronym for Fabbrica Italiana Automobili Torino , is an Italian automobile manufacturer, engine manufacturer, financial, and industrial group based in Turin in the Italian region of Piedmont. Fiat was founded in 1899 by a group of investors including Giovanni Agnelli...
, and the plans called for Dodge switching to an exclusively car-based lineup with all pickup and future heavy-duty trucks by Chrysler being sold under the Ram brand. This was to start in the 2010 calendar year. There is also a possibility of adopting Fiat's Iveco Daily
Iveco Daily
The Iveco Daily is a large van produced by Iveco from 1978; it was sold also as Fiat Daily until 1983. It is also available as a minibus.-First generation :...
commercial van to fill the gap of the Sprinter which Mercedes ended the production of in 2008. The goal was to increase truck sales "from today's 280,000 to 415,000 by 2014".
Executives at Chrysler have stated their intention to compete in the semi-trailer truck
Semi-trailer truck
A semi-trailer truck, also known as a semi, tractor-trailer, or articulated truck or articulated lorry, is an articulated vehicle consisting of a towing engine , and a semi-trailer A semi-trailer truck, also known as a semi, tractor-trailer, or (in the United Kingdom and Ireland) articulated truck...
category with Ram, a possibility that is aided by Fiat's ownership of Iveco
Iveco
Iveco, an acronym for Industrial Vehicle Corporation, originally an alliance of European commercial vehicle manufacturers such as Fiat , Unic and Magirus. Iveco is now an Italian truck, bus, and diesel engine manufacturer, based in Turin...
and an already available network of Dodge dealers. Even though the Ram trucks are marketed separately from Dodge cars, Ram Division President Fred Diaz stated, "Ram trucks will always and forever be Dodges. Ram will always have the Dodge emblem inside and outside and they will be vinned
Vehicle identification number
A Vehicle Identification Number, commonly abbreviated to VIN, is a unique serial number used by the automotive industry to identify individual motor vehicles. VINs were first used in 1954...
as a Dodge. We need to continue to market as Ram so Dodge can have a different brand identity: hip, cool, young, energetic. That will not fit the campaign for truck buyers. The two should have distinct themes."
The Ram brand logo features the head of a ram
Ovis
Ovis is a genus of mammals, part of the goat-antelope subfamily of the ruminant family Bovidae. Its five or more highly gregarious species are known as sheep...
, formerly the logo used by Dodge.
Trucks
For specifically foreign-market models (designed by Chrysler Europe, etc.), see below.Also note that from 1927 to 1928, all trucks built by Dodge were actually sold under the Graham
Graham-Paige
Graham-Paige was an American automobile manufacturer founded by brothers Joseph B. Graham and Robert C. Graham , and Canadian Ray Austin in 1927. Automobile production ceased in 1940, and its automotive assets were acquired by Kaiser-Frazer in 1947...
name, as that company held the marketing rights at that time.
Current
- RamDodge RamThe Dodge Ram is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks...
(1500, 2500, 3500, 4500, 5500, Heavy Duty, and Chassis Cab) (1981–present)
- 1500Dodge RamThe Dodge Ram is a full-size pickup truck manufactured by the Chrysler Group LLC. As of late 2010, it has been sold under the Ram Trucks brand. Previously, Ram was part of the Dodge lineup of light trucks...
(ST, Tradesman, Express, SLT, Outdoorsman, Sport R/T, Lone Star, Big Horn, Sport, Laramie, Laramie Longhorn)
Former
NOTE: all models here were badged as Dodge models since these predate the move to make Ram a separate marque.- Dodge Bighorn (1973–1975)
- Dodge B SeriesDodge B SeriesChrysler's Dodge division has used the B Series name on two different vehicles, a pickup truck and a van.-Pickup truck:The B-series pickup trucks were sold from 1948-1953. They replaced the prewar Dodge Truck and were replaced by the Dodge C Series in 1954. The B Series trucks came in several...
(1948–1953) - Dodge Commercial (1928–1930, 1933–1938)
- Dodge C SeriesDodge C SeriesThe C Series was a line of pickup trucks sold by Chrysler's Dodge division from 1954 to 1960. It replaced the Dodge B Series of trucks and was eventually supplanted by the Dodge D Series, introduced in 1961....
(1960–1975) - Dodge D50Dodge Ram 50The Dodge Ram 50 was a compact pickup truck produced by Mitsubishi Motors and sold by the Chrysler Corporation from 1979 to 1993. Plymouth also received a version of the truck known as the Arrow Truck, sold from 1979 to 1982. This was Chrysler's belated answer to the Ford Courier from Mazda and...
(1979–1980 as rebadged Mitsubishi Forte) - Dodge D SeriesDodge D SeriesThe D Series was a line of pickup trucks sold by the Dodge division of American automaker Chrysler from 1961-1980. After 1980, the trucks were renamed the Dodge Ram and the same basic design was retained until the 1994 introduction of a completely redesigned Ram...
(1957–1980, see also Dodge Town Panel, Town Wagon, and WarlockDodge WarlockThe Dodge Warlock, originally a concept vehicle and part of Dodge's late 1970s "adult toys" line, is a short wheelbase truck that was produced in limited production in 1976 and regular production from 1977 to 1979 under the Dodge name brand by the Chrysler Corporation, later known as...
) - Dodge Heavy-Duty (1942–1949)
- Dodge Light Truck (1939–1956, see also Dodge C SeriesDodge C SeriesThe C Series was a line of pickup trucks sold by Chrysler's Dodge division from 1954 to 1960. It replaced the Dodge B Series of trucks and was eventually supplanted by the Dodge D Series, introduced in 1961....
) - Dodge L Series (1965–1975)
- Dodge Merchant's Express (1928–1930)
- Dodge Ram 50Dodge Ram 50The Dodge Ram 50 was a compact pickup truck produced by Mitsubishi Motors and sold by the Chrysler Corporation from 1979 to 1993. Plymouth also received a version of the truck known as the Arrow Truck, sold from 1979 to 1982. This was Chrysler's belated answer to the Ford Courier from Mazda and...
(1981–1993 as rebadged Mitsubishi Forte) - Dodge DakotaDodge DakotaThe Dodge Dakota is a mid-size pickup truck from Chrysler's Ram division. From its introduction through 2009, it was marketed by Dodge. The first Dakota was introduced in 1986 as a 1987 model alongside the redesigned Dodge Ram 50...
(1987–2011)
Military trucks carrying the Ram Trucks brand name
WWI- M1918 light repair truckM1918 light repair truckThe Dodge M1918 light repair truck was an open cab pickup used to carry tools for emergency repair of vehicles. It was used by the U.S. Army during and after World War I.-Specifications:...
(G-10)
T202 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
- Dodge VC-1
- Dodge VC-2
- Dodge VC-3
- Dodge VC-4
- Dodge VC-5
- Dodge VC-6
T203 - 1½ ton, 4x4 series truck (G-621)
- Dodge VF-401
- Dodge VF-402
- Dodge VF-403
- Dodge VF-404
- Dodge VF-405
- Dodge VF-406
- Dodge VF-407
T207 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
- Dodge WC-1Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-3Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-4Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-5Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-6Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-7Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-8Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-9Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-10Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-11Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
T211 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
- Dodge WC-12Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-13Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-14Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-15Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-16Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-17Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-18Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-19Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-20Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
T214 - 3/4 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-502)
- Dodge WC-51Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-52Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-53Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-54
- Dodge WC-55
- Dodge WC-56Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-57Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-58Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-59Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-60Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-61Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-64
T215 - 1/2 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-505)
- Dodge WC-21Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-22Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-23Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-24Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-25Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-26Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-27Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-40Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-41Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-42Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-43Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
T223 - 1½ ton, 6x6 series truck (G-507)
- Dodge WC-62Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
- Dodge WC-63Dodge WC seriesThe Dodge WC series was a range of light military trucks produced by Dodge during World War II. The series included weapon carriers, telephone installation trucks, ambulances, reconnaissance vehicles, mobile workshops and command cars. They were replaced after the war by the Dodge M-series...
T236 - 3/4 ton, 4x4 series truck (Canadian built)
- D3/4 APT
M-37 - 3/4 ton, 4x4 series truck (G-741)
- Dodge M-37
- Dodge M-42
- Dodge M-43
- Dodge XM-711B1
T137 - 1 ton, 4x4 series truck
- Dodge M-601
- Dodge M-615
M-880 - 1¼ ton, 4x4 series truck
- Dodge M-880 German: :de:Dodge W 200
- Dodge M-881
- Dodge M-882
- Dodge M-883
- Dodge M-884
- Dodge M-885
- Dodge M-886
- Dodge M-888
- Dodge M-890
4x2 variants:
- Dodge M-891
- Dodge M-892
- Dodge M-893
European Dodge trucks
- Dodge Spacevan (formerly the Commer Spacevan)
- Dodge 50 SeriesDodge 50 SeriesThe Dodge 50 Series, later known as the Renault 50 Series were light commercial vehicles produced in the UK by Chrysler Europe and later Renault Véhicules Industriels between 1979 and 1993....
(later the Renault 50 Series) - Dodge 100 / Commando series
- Dodge 300
- Dodge 500Dodge 500The Dodge 500 was a heavy duty truck introduced in 1964 and built in the United Kingdom by Dodge.-History and development:Popular in Britain, and also used in some export markets, the Dodge 500 was also sometimes badged as a DeSoto or Fargo...
- Dodge VF2Simca 1100The Simca 1100 is an automobile built from 1967 to 1982 by Chrysler Europe's division Simca. It was replaced by the Talbot Horizon.The 1100 was the result of "Project 928", started in 1962, finalized by engineers Philippe Grundeler and Charles Scales...
(formerly the Simca VF2)