2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Models & Pricing
Compare Every 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Model | Tradesman to Laramie
The Complete 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Lineup
The 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab lineup includes Tradesman, Big Horn and Laramie. The 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab offers 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp / 429 lb-ft) and 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 (360 hp / 800 lb-ft). Engine and configuration availability depend on the model and equipment; Mahon CDJR can confirm the exact build. Compare the trim cards below for starting prices, equipment and configuration choices at Mahon CDJR in Brevard. Our team can help you choose a vehicle for daily driving, mountain roads or the work you need it to do across Western North Carolina.
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Tradesman
Ready for Work
Starting MSRP: $57,620
The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Tradesman is a work-focused choice in the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab lineup. Highlights: 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. Compare its configuration and equipment with the other trims at Mahon CDJR.
- 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
Workday Comfort
Starting MSRP: $60,615
The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Big Horn is a workday comfort choice in the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab lineup. Highlights: 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. Compare its configuration and equipment with the other trims at Mahon CDJR.
- 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
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Laramie
Premium Workday Comfort
Contact Us for Pricing
The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Laramie is listed without a published starting MSRP. Contact Mahon CDJR to confirm its equipment, configuration choices and ordering availability.
- Laramie Trim Group on Big Horn
- Commercial cab-and-frame platform
- Contact dealer for equipment and availability
Available: 4x2 / 4x4
Which 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Is Right for You?
Tradesman
Starting at $57,620
6.4L HEMI V8 standard; 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp / 800 lb-ft) available.
Big Horn
Starting at $60,615
Cloth seating, chrome exterior accents, power windows and locks.
Explore the 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Lineup at Mahon CDJR
Ready to see the 2027 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 the listed configurations, 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 published 2027 base prices as of November 2026 and exclude the $2,795 destination charge. Options, drivetrain, body configuration, taxes, fees and incentives affect the price of a specific vehicle. Contact Mahon CDJR for an itemized quote. Unpriced announced configurations are shown as Contact Us for Pricing.
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab: FAQs
What is the 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
The 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is the 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 an unpriced Laramie Trim Group with the 6.4L HEMI V8 standard and the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available.
What engines does the 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab offer?
The 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab offers 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp / 429 lb-ft) and 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel I6 (360 hp / 800 lb-ft). Engine and configuration availability depend on the model and equipment; Mahon CDJR can confirm the exact build.
What's new for 2027 on the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
The published lineup lists Tradesman and Big Horn, with a Laramie Trim Group on Big Horn shown as an unpriced choice. Chassis-cab engine ratings remain distinct from the Ram pickups.
What cab and cab-to-axle configurations does the 2027 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 2027 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 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tow and haul?
Towing and payload depend on the engine, drivetrain, body configuration and installed equipment. Mahon CDJR can check the rating for the exact 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab you are considering and match it to your loaded trailer or cargo.
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, plus an unpriced Laramie Trim Group; the 4500 and 5500 add 108-inch and 120-inch cab-to-axle lengths.
How much does the 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab cost?
Published starting MSRPs for the 2027 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab are: Tradesman $57,620; Big Horn $60,615; Laramie Contact us for pricing. These are base figures before options; ask Mahon CDJR for a quote on your specific configuration.
Who should buy a Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
Contractors, tradespeople, municipalities and fleets that need a purpose-built Class 5 commercial truck they can upfit for a specific job. Mahon CDJR in Brevard, NC serves fleets across Transylvania County, Hendersonville, Waynesville and the greater Asheville area; call (828) 845-4437 to spec the right cab, cab-to-axle length and engine for your work.
Created November 3, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates