NQR Crew Cab Advantages Over Dodge Ram 5500 Quad Cab

Dodge 5500 Quad

NPR 3500

Ram 5500 Quad Cab:

  • Ram 5500 competes against NQR
  • 2 wheelbase choices with Quad Cab
  • 19,500 lb. GVWR for long WB, 18,750 lb. GVWR with short WB
  • Cummins 6.7L I6 diesel standard
  • Available 4WD with manual or electric controls
  • 6-speed manual standard; optional 6-speed automatic
  • Ram 5500 uses conventional pickup cab shared with light duty models

NQR Crew Cab Advantages:

  • Maximum effective CA of 109.5 in vs. 84 in. CA for Ram 5500. N-Series can accommodate bodies to 16 ft. in length vs a maximum 12 ft. on Ram 5500
  • Much greater driver visibility out larger windows and with much shorter front sight lines for ease of maneuverability. Isuzu front sight line of 8.6 feet to ground. Dodge is more than 20 feet
  • Lighter weight truck has comparable payload. Contributes to fuel efficiency loaded or unloaded. Example: NQR with 84-in. CA has 188 lb. higher payload, with 1550 lb. lighter GVWR
  • Available Vehicle Health Reports allows Isuzu fleet to monitor drivers and vehicle service needs. Not available on Dodge
  • Standard cruise control, power windows and door locks on Isuzu are all optional on Dodge
  • Base vehicle warranty on Isuzu is 3 years/unlimited miles. Dodge base warranty is 3 years/36,000 miles
  • Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb) for comparable cab-to-axle ratio (45.3 ft./150.0 in. WB vs. 50.4 ft./188.5 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 5500)
  • Standard tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to driver comfort (tilt-only steering wheel on Ram 5500)
  • 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.)
  • Seven passenger seating adds to crew comfort and usefulness (D5500 only has room for six)
  • Wide, self-cleaning step on NPR vs. no steps on Dodge
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SPECIFICATIONS    
  Isuzu NQR Crew Cab Dodge Ram 5500 Quad Cab
GVWR 17,950 lb. 18,750/19,500 lb.
Engine type (gas) SOHC I-4 I-6 Cummins
Displacement (gas) 5.2L 6.7L
HP, gas NA NA
Torque, gas NA NA
HP, diesel (MT) NA 305 @ 2900
HP, diesel (AT) 205 @ 2400 305 @ 2900
Torque, diesel (MT) NA 610 @ 1600
Torque, diesel (AT) 441 @ 1850 610 @ 1600
Clutch, in. NA 12.5
Transmission, gas NA NA
Transmission, diesel 6ODA Aisin 6ODM Aisin
Alternator, amp (gas) 110 136
Steering 18.8-20.9:1 power 12.5:1 power
Front axle, lb. 6,830 7,000 tube beam
Front springs, lb. 8,440 taperleaf 7,000 coil
Rear axle, lb. 14,550 13,500
Rear springs, lb. 14,550 multileaf 13,500 multileaf
Wheels 19.5 x 6 in. 6-bolt 19.5 x 6 in. 8-bolt
Tires 225/70R-19.5F 225/70R-19.5F
Brakes, front 14.3 in. disc 15.35 in. disc
Brakes, rear 12.6 x 4.72 in. drum 15.35 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 2x750
Fuel tank, gal. 30 in-frame 52 in-frame
Seating Driver & 2 pass. 40/20/40
Mirrors, in. 8x17 7x10
WB/CA (effective) 150.0/83.5 164.5/60
176.0/109.5 188.5/84
     
WB/Turning Diameter 150.0/45.3 164.5/44.8
(curb-to-curb, ft.) 176.0/51.9 188.5/50.4
 
WB/Body lengths 150.0/10, 12 164.5/8, 9
176.0/14, 16 188.5/10, 12
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STANDARD EQUIPMENT    
  Isuzu NQR Crew Cab Dodge Ram 5500 Quad Cab
Vehicle Health Reports Standard Not Available
50 State Clean Idle Standard Standard
Drop-design windows Standard Not Available
Exhaust brake Standard Standard
Tilt/telescopic steering column Standard Standard Tilt
Tricot fabric Standard Optional Fabric
Folding center seat Standard Standard
Daytime running lamps Standard Optional
Cruise control Standard Optional
Air conditioning Optional Optional
PTO prep. Standard 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    
  Isuzu NQR Crew Cab Dodge Ram 5500 Quad Cab
Engine block heater Optional Optional
Engine oil pan heater Optional  
Limited slip differential Optional Optional
AM/FM/CD Optional Standard
Air deflector Optional  
Spare wheel Optional (Dealer Installed) Optional
Side mounted fuel tank Optional  
Engine protection system Optional  
Engine hour meter Optional  
Backup alarm Optional  
Chrome wheel sim. Optional  
Heated mirrors Optional Optional
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WARRANTY    
  Isuzu NQR Crew Cab Dodge Ram 5500 Quad Cab
Base warranty, diesel 36 months/unlimited mileage 36 months/36,000 miles
Base warranty, gas NA NA
Engine warranty, diesel 36 months/unlimited mileage 60 months/100,000 miles
Engine warranty, gas NA NA
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