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| NPR Advantages Over Dodge RAM 3500 |
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Ram 3500:
- Ram 3500 competes against NPR
- 2 wheelbase choices with regular cab
- 10,200 lb. GVWR on single rearwheels, 12,500 lb. GVWR with dual rear wheels
- 5.7L V8 gas standard, Cummins 6.7L I6 diesel optional
Regular cab or Quad Cab choices
- Available 4WD with manual or electric controls
- 6-speed manual standard; optional 5-speed automatic with gas engine and 6-speed automatic with diesel
- Ram 3500 uses conventional pickup cab shared with light duty models
- No tilt cab -- difficult engine accessibilityLight duty cutaway version of Mercedes-Benz van
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NPR Advantages:
- More available wheelbases to meet customer needs (109, 132.5, 150 and 176 in. vs. 143.8 and 167.5 in.)
- Maximum effective CA of 147 in vs. 84 in. CA for Ram 3500. N-Series can accommodate bodies to 20 ft. in length vs a maximum 12 ft. on Ram 3500
- Much greater driver visibility out larger windows and with much shorter front sight lines for ease of maneuverability
- Higher payload capacity for same GVWR due to lighter weight
- Higher front-axle capacity (6830 lb. vs. 5200 lb.) stands up to rugged commercial use
- Higher front GAWR (4700 lb. vs. 3900 lb. for gas engine NPR helps meet commercial needs
- 16-inch truck tires are less expensive to replace and more readily available than 17-inch LT tires on Dodge
Tilt cab allows easy maintenance and servicing (limited engine access on Ram 3500)
- Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb) for comparable cab-to-axle ratio (33.5 ft./109.0 in. WB vs. 44.9 ft./143.8 in. WB ) improves maneuverability
- Reverse Elliot I-Beam front axle is strong and helps lower vehicle height with dropped center section vs. Dodge with straight tubular axle and coil springs
- Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85 degree vs. 70 degree)
- Durable tricot breathable woven seat material is comfortable and long lasting (solid vinyl is standard on Ram 3500)
- Standard tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to driver comfort (tilt-only steering wheel on Ram 3500)
- Grab handle to assist entry and exit contributes to safety on the job (not available on Ram)
- Longer scheduled maintenance intervals helps reduce downtime and service costs (every 10,000 mi. vs. every 6,000 mi.)
- Wide, self-cleaning step on NPR vs. no steps on Dodge
Tilt cab design allows easy servicing of engine vs. non-tilt cabover design of Sprinter with limited engine access
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| SPECIFICATIONS |
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Isuzu NPR |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
| GVWR |
12,000 lb. |
11,500 lb. |
| Engine type (gas) |
SOHC I-4 (OHV V8) |
I-6 (OHV V8) |
| Displacement (gas) |
5.2L (6.0L) |
6.7L (5.7L) |
| HP, gas |
325 @ 5000 |
380 @ 5400 |
| Torque, gas |
360 @ 4400 |
404 @ 4200 |
| HP, diesel (MT) |
NA |
305 @ 3000 |
| HP, diesel (AT) |
205 @ 2400 |
305 @ 3000 |
| Torque, diesel (MT) |
NA |
610 @ 1600 |
| Torque, diesel (AT) |
441 @ 1850 |
650 @ 1600 |
| Clutch, in. |
NA |
11.4/12.5 in. |
| Transmission, gas |
4ODA GM |
6ODM |
| Transmission, diesel |
6ODA Aisin |
5/6ODA |
| Alternator, amp (gas) |
110 (145) |
136 (136) |
| Steering |
18.8-20.9:1 power |
12.5:1 power |
| Front axle, lb. |
6,830 |
5,200 tube beam |
| Front springs, lb. |
8,440 taperleaf |
3,900 coil |
| Rear axle, lb. |
11,020 |
9,350 |
| Rear springs, lb. |
7,950 multileaf |
8,350 multileaf |
| Wheels |
16 x 6 in. 6-bolt |
17 x 6 in. 8-bolt |
| Tires |
215/85R-16E |
235/80R-17E |
| Brakes, front |
11.5 in. disc |
14.17 in. disc |
| Brakes, rear |
12.6 x 2.95 in. drum |
14.17 in. disc |
| Frame, psi |
44,000 |
50,000 |
| Frame width, in |
33.5 |
34 |
| Frame section modulus |
7.20 cu. in. |
NA |
| Frame RBM |
316,800 |
NA |
| Battery, CCA (gas) |
2x750 (1x750) |
2x750 (1x750) |
| Fuel tank, gal. |
30 in-frame |
52 in-frame |
| Seating |
Driver & 2 pass. |
40/20/40 |
| Mirrors, in. |
8x17 |
7x8.5 |
| WB/CA (effective) |
109.0/80.0 |
143.8/60.0 |
| 132.5/103.5 |
167.5/84.0 |
| 150.0/121.0 |
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| 176.0/147.0 |
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| WB/Turning Diameter |
109.0/33.5 |
143.8/44.9 |
| (curb-to-curb, ft.) |
132.5/40.7 |
167.5/51.5 |
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150.0/45.3 |
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176.0/51.9 |
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| WB/Body lengths |
109.0/10,(gas) 12 |
143.8/8, 9 |
| 132.5/14 |
167.5/10, 11, 12 |
| 150.0/16, 18 |
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| 176.0/20 |
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| STANDARD EQUIPMENT |
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Isuzu NPR |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
| Vehicle Health Reports |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Drop-design windows |
Standard |
Not Available |
| DEX-COOL |
Standard (gas) |
Equivalent |
| Exhaust brake |
Standard (diesel) |
Standard (diesel) |
| Tilt/telescopic steering column |
Standard |
Standard Tilt |
| Tricot fabric |
Standard |
Optional Fabric |
| Tilt cab |
Standard |
Not Available |
| Folding center seat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Daytime running lamps |
Standard |
Optional |
| Cruise control |
Standard |
Optional |
| PTO prep. |
Standard (diesel) |
Optional |
| Air conditioning |
Standard (gas) |
Optional |
| Power windows |
Standard |
Optional |
| Power door locks |
Standard |
Optional |
| Floor mat |
Standard |
Standard |
| Tachometer |
Standard |
Standard |
| Convex mirrors |
Standard |
Standard |
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| OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT |
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Isuzu NPR |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
| Engine block heater |
Optional (diesel) |
Optional |
| Engine oil pan heater |
Optional |
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| Air conditioning |
Optional (diesel) |
Optional |
| AM/FM/CD |
Optional |
Optional, AM/FM Standard |
| Air deflector |
Optional |
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| Spare wheel |
Optional (Dealer Installed) |
Optional |
| Side mounted fuel tank |
Optional (diesel) |
Optional |
| Engine protection system |
Optional (diesel) |
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| Engine hour meter |
Optional (diesel) |
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| Backup alarm |
Optional |
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| Chrome wheel sim. |
Optional |
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| Heated mirrors |
Optional |
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| WARRANTY |
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Isuzu NPR |
Dodge Ram 3500 |
| Base warranty, diesel |
36 months/unlimited mileage |
36 months/36,000 miles |
| Base warranty, gas |
36 months/36,000 miles |
36 months/36,000 miles |
| Engine warranty, diesel |
36 months/unlimited mileage |
60 months/100,000 miles |
| Engine warranty, gas |
36 months/36,000 miles |
36 months/36,000 miles |
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