2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
Class 5 Commercial Capability | Tradesman & Big Horn
The Complete 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Lineup
The 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is the redesigned heaviest-duty Ram available: Class 5 GVWR up to 19,500 lb with the Max Payload Package, up to 34,540 lb of towing, and the widest range of configurations in the lineup, offered as a Regular Cab with a 60-inch, 84-inch, 108-inch or 120-inch cab-to-axle length or a Crew Cab with a 60-inch or 84-inch CA, in 4x2 or 4x4, in Tradesman and Big Horn trims. The 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp / 429 lb-ft) is standard, the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) is available, and both pair with a PTO-capable TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic and a standard Vehicle System Interface Module for upfitters. Below is the available lineup at Mahon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Brevard.
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Tradesman
Class 5 Upfit Foundation
Starting MSRP: $54,775
The Tradesman is the upfit-ready Class 5 foundation of the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, rated up to 19,500-lb GVWR with the Max Payload Package and up to 34,540 lb of towing, and offered as a Regular Cab (60-, 84-, 108- or 120-inch CA) or Crew Cab (60- or 84-inch CA), in 4x2 or 4x4. The 6.4L HEMI V8 and PTO-capable ZF TorqueFlite HD 8-speed are standard, replacing the Aisin 6-speed, and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) is available. A Vehicle System Interface Module and Uconnect 5 with an 8.4-inch touchscreen are standard, with adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus offered.
- 6.4L HEMI V8 standard; 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) available
- ZF TorqueFlite HD 8-speed automatic (replaces Aisin 6-speed); PTO capability on both engines
- Class 5: up to 19,500-lb GVWR (Max Payload Package); up to 34,540-lb max towing
- Regular Cab 60/84/108/120-inch CA; Crew Cab 60-inch or 84-inch CA; 4x2 or 4x4
- VSIM upfitter interface standard; Uconnect 5 8.4-inch touchscreen
- Adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus standard
Available: 4x2 / 4x4
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Big Horn
Class 5 with Comfort
Starting MSRP: $57,770
Big Horn adds power windows and locks, cloth seating and chrome exterior accents to the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab, with the same up-to-19,500-lb GVWR, cab and CA choices and 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrains as the Tradesman, plus an available Max Tow Package with the diesel. The 6.4L HEMI V8 is standard and the Cummins Turbo Diesel with PTO is available. The Level 1 Group brings a 12-inch Uconnect screen, dual-zone climate, remote start and a 7-inch cluster, Level 2 adds a cargo camera and polished aluminum wheels, and the Level 3 Laramie Package (Crew Cab 4x4) adds heated and ventilated bucket seats, LED headlamps and a 12-inch cluster.
- Cloth seating, chrome exterior accents, power windows and locks
- Big Horn Level 1 Group: 12-inch Uconnect, dual-zone climate, remote start, 7-inch cluster
- Big Horn Level 2 Group adds cargo camera and polished aluminum wheels
- Laramie Package (Big Horn Level 3, Crew Cab 4x4): heated/ventilated bucket seats, LED headlamps, 12-inch cluster
- Class 5: up to 19,500-lb GVWR; Max Tow Package (diesel) available
- 6.4L HEMI V8 standard; Cummins Turbo Diesel with PTO available
Available: 4x2 / 4x4
Which 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Is Right for You?
Upfit Foundation
TradesmanStarting at $54,775
Commercial-ready. HEMI standard, Cummins and PTO available.
Comfort Upgrade
TradesmanStarting at $57,770
4x2 or 4x4. Power windows and locks, chrome accents, Max Tow Package (diesel).
Explore the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Lineup at Mahon CDJR
Ready to see the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab lineup in person? Visit Mahon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram at 1161 Asheville Hwy, Brevard, NC 28712. Our sales team can walk you through both trims, help you compare cab and cab-to-axle options side by side, and put you behind the wheel for a test drive. Whether you're building a service truck, a dump, a flatbed or a wrecker, we have the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab for you.
We serve customers throughout Western North Carolina including Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville, Pisgah Forest, and beyond. Call our Sales team at (828) 845-4437 to discuss your Ram 5500 Chassis Cab needs or arrange financing.
Pricing Note: Starting MSRP values shown are the original launch MSRPs for the 2025 model year and exclude the $1,995 destination charge in effect at launch; they are provided for reference. Mahon CDJR may no longer have new 2025 units in stock, and actual pricing on any remaining 2025 or current-year Ram 5500 Chassis Cab varies by cab, cab-to-axle length, drivetrain, GVWR package, engine, options, destination charges, and current incentives. Please contact Mahon CDJR for current, accurate pricing on the specific Ram 5500 Chassis Cab you're interested in.
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab: FAQs
What is the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
The 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is the redesigned heaviest-duty truck in Ram's commercial chassis lineup, a Class 5 cab-and-frame truck rated up to 19,500-lb GVWR with the Max Payload Package and up to 34,540 lb of towing, for the most demanding builds like dump bodies, wreckers and heavy service and crane trucks. It comes in Tradesman and Big Horn with the 6.4L HEMI V8 standard and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available.
What engines does the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab offer?
The 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp / 429 lb-ft) is standard and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel inline-six (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) is available, each with a TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic. The 5500 uses the PTO-capable ZF 8AP430 eight-speed behind the HEMI and the PTO-capable 8AP850 behind the Cummins; the Aisin 6-speed of earlier trucks is gone. The 430-hp High Output Cummins is a Ram 2500/3500 pickup engine and is not offered on the Chassis Cab.
What's new for the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
2025 is the first year of the redesigned Ram Chassis Cab. Both engines now use a TorqueFlite HD eight-speed automatic with an electronic column shifter and PTO capability, replacing the Aisin 6-speed, and a Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) upfitter interface is standard, with adaptive cruise control and Forward Collision Warning-Plus offered. The 6.4L HEMI V8 makes 375 hp / 429 lb-ft and the available 6.7L Cummins makes 360 hp / 800 lb-ft.
What cab and cab-to-axle configurations does the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab offer?
Regular Cab 60-, 84-, 108- or 120-inch CA; Crew Cab 60- or 84-inch CA; 4x2 or 4x4. Tradesman is offered in 4x2 or 4x4 and Big Horn in 4x2 or 4x4. Both trims can be built with either engine.
What can you upfit on a 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
Dump bodies, wreckers and roll-offs, heavy service and crane builds, and other demanding commercial equipment. It ships as a cab and frame with a standard Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM) for a body company to complete, and both engines offer PTO capability.
How much can the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tow and haul?
The 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is rated up to 19,500-lb GVWR with the Max Payload Package and up to 34,540 lb of maximum towing, the most in Ram's chassis-cab lineup; a Max Tow Package is available with the Cummins diesel. Ratings for a specific build depend on cab, cab-to-axle length, axle ratio, engine and the upfit body, so let Mahon CDJR confirm them for your job.
Ram 3500 vs 4500 vs 5500 Chassis Cab, which do I need?
Choose the 3500 (Class 3) for lighter upfits like utility bodies and flatbeds, the 4500 (Class 4, 15,000-lb or 16,000-lb GVWR packages) for medium-duty builds like service and crane trucks, and the 5500 (Class 5, up to 19,500-lb GVWR and up to 34,540 lb of towing) for the heaviest payloads and trailers. All three share the same engines and Tradesman and Big Horn trims; the 4500 and 5500 add 108-inch and 120-inch cab-to-axle lengths.
How much does the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab cost?
Launch MSRPs for the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab are $54,775 for the Tradesman Regular Cab 4x2 60-inch CA and $57,770 for the Big Horn Regular Cab 4x2 60-inch CA, plus a $1,995 destination charge at launch. The Cummins Turbo Diesel, longer cab-to-axle lengths, Crew Cab and equipment groups add to those figures. Contact Mahon CDJR near Asheville for pricing on any remaining 2025 units.
Is the 2025 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab still for sale near me?
Ram continued to list the 2025 Chassis Cab alongside the 2026 into September 2026, so 2025 units may still be available. Mahon CDJR in Brevard, NC serves fleets and contractors across Transylvania County, Hendersonville, Waynesville and the greater Asheville area; browse in-stock Ram 5500 Chassis Cab inventory or call (828) 845-4437 to check availability and order options.
Created October 1, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates