Dodge 50 S46
Built: 1980-1980 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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Dodge trucks 3.5 to 12 t (class N2) – collective page of heavy US pickups from the Ram range and the older D-series: 2500 to 5500, engines from 54 to 261 kW with up to 10 cylinders, gross weights up to 11.4 t
The EU vehicle class N2 covers trucks from 3.5 to 12 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Dodge range recorded in that class. Dodge was founded in 1900 by John and Horace Dodge in Detroit and belonged to Chrysler from 1928; the heavy pickups carried the D-series designation into the 1990s (D250, D350, D500), after which the Ram name took over, run since 2010 as the standalone brand Ram Trucks. The register is dominated by 2500 and 3500 versions with diesel and petrol engines, up to Crew Cab and Dually variants with twin rear wheels.
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The register lists 140 versions with outputs of 54 to 261 kW across 4 to 10 cylinders and displacements of 2,680 to 8,000 cm³ – the upper figure matching the V10 unit of the Ram range. Kerb weights range from 2,270 to 8,780 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,505 to 11,380 kg, width from 1,870 to 2,550 mm, length from 4,622 to 10,460 mm.
As a truck class derived from pickups, the Ram 2500/3500 range competes directly in North America with the Ford F-250/F-350 and Chevrolet Silverado HD; in Europe these vehicles are mainly imports and conversion platforms for motorhomes, horse transporters and heavy trailer tow vehicles.
On a used example, what matters on the diesel engines – inline-six Cummins units on the heavy versions – is the injection system and turbocharger; on all versions frame corrosion, brakes and the condition of the tow hitch; on imported vehicles additionally the completeness of individual type approval and any left-hand-drive conversion. Spare parts usually run through specialised American-car dealers.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Dodge Lkw 3,5–12 t (Klasse N2), Dodge (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 54 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,860 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,020 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,700 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 5correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20 kW/t (54 kW / 2.7 t)
Stronger than 0% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Dodge 50 S46 have?
The Dodge 50 S46 delivers 54 kW.
How much does the Dodge 50 S46 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge 50 S46?
4,600 kg.
What engine does the Dodge 50 S46 have?
3,860 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Dodge 50 S46?
5,100 mm × 2,020 mm.
When was the Dodge 50 S46 built?
Production years: 1980.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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