It was the perfect combination for those wanting to step up from the traditional Class 3 (1-ton) and Class 4 trucks. The Long-Hauler Concept rode on a 197.4-inch wheelbase and 37,500 Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). The Cummins was mated to a 6-speed Aisin AS68RC automatic transmission with a four-wheel-drive (4×4) transfer case coupled to a 4.88 Dana 110 axle with dual rear wheels. Cummins Turbo Diesel inline six-cylinder rated at 800 lb.-ft. Under the hood of the Long-Hauler Concept was the legendary 6.7-liter H.O. Combined with a second frame-mounted tank and a third, optional, bed-mounted auxiliary tank, the total fuel capacity equaled 170 gallons. To fill out the gap between the Cab and box with the extended length chassis, RAM then fitted a mid-ship fuel tank to extend the range between refueling stops. The next step was to add an 8-foot box to the chassis. Based on the Class Crew Cab Chassis-Cab which was designed to suit the needs of anyone that tows multiple or heavy trailers, drives long distances, or small business owners looking for a “workhorse” at the job site, RAM designers ditched the Crew Cab configuration for the much larger Mega Cab passenger compartment. (Ram).Įnter the 20 “Long-Hauler” Concept. While there are several different options now available to the commercial trucking world, not many people realize that RAM was actually working on building a truck for those who haul heavy loads across the country. Back in February, we briefly about the growing occupation of expediting or “hot shot trucking”.

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