Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
Class 5 Commercial Capability | Tradesman & Big Horn
Choose Your 5500 Chassis Cab Model Year
The Complete 2026 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Lineup
The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is the heaviest-duty Ram available — Class 5 GVWR up to 19,500 lbs, standard 6.4L HEMI V8 with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available, and multiple cab/CA configurations for the most demanding commercial upfits. Below is the available lineup at Mahon Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Brevard.
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Tradesman
Class 5 Upfit Foundation
Starting MSRP: $63,000
Tradesman is the Class 5 upfit foundation. Standard 6.4L HEMI V8 power with the 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available, the heaviest-duty drivetrain in the Ram lineup, and the broadest range of cab/CA configurations.
- Standard 6.4L HEMI V8; 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available
- Class 5 GVWR (19,500 lbs)
- Aisin 6-speed automatic available
- Multiple cab styles and CA lengths
- Available Power Take-Off prep
- Vinyl floor and durable interior
Available: Regular Cab or Crew Cab, 60"/84"/108"/120" CA, 4x2 or 4x4
Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Big Horn
Class 5 with Comfort
Starting MSRP: $71,000
Big Horn adds power features, dual-zone climate, and upgraded interior content to the Class 5 5500 Chassis Cab. Same heaviest-duty Ram capability with creature comforts.
- Standard 6.4L HEMI V8; 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel available
- Power windows and door locks
- Dual-zone automatic climate
- 8-way power driver seat
- Big Horn Equipment Groups
- Class 5 GVWR (19,500 lbs)
Available: Regular Cab or Crew Cab, 60"/84"/108"/120" CA, 4x2 or 4x4
Which Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Is Right for You?
Upfit Foundation
TradesmanStarting at $63,000
Class 5. HEMI standard, Cummins available.
Comfort Upgrade
Big HornStarting at $71,000
Power features and dual-zone climate.
Explore the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab Lineup at Mahon CDJR
Ready to see the 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 every trim, help you compare features side by side, and put you behind the wheel for a test drive. Whether you're shopping for value, comfort, capability, or flagship luxury, we have the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab for you.
We serve customers throughout Western North Carolina including Asheville, Waynesville, Hendersonville, 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 based on 2026 model year base trim information and are subject to change. Actual pricing may vary based on specific model, trim level, 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 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
The Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is the highest-capacity truck in Ram's commercial chassis lineup, carrying the most payload, up to about 12,260 pounds, and up to about 34,540 pounds of diesel towing, for the most demanding builds like dump bodies, refuse, and roll-offs. It comes in Tradesman and Big Horn.
What engines does the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab offer?
Standard 6.4L HEMI V8 (375 hp, 429 lb-ft) with an eight-speed automatic, and available 6.7L Cummins Turbo Diesel (360 hp, 800 lb-ft) for the heaviest, most frequent commercial duty.
How much can the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab tow and haul?
Up to about 34,540 pounds of towing (diesel) and up to about 12,260 pounds of payload (gas), the most in the chassis-cab lineup. Ratings vary by configuration and upfit.
What can you upfit on a Ram 5500 Chassis Cab?
Dump bodies, refuse trucks, roll-offs, heavy service and crane builds, and other demanding commercial equipment. It ships as a cab and frame for a body company to complete.
Ram 5500 vs 3500 vs 4500 Chassis Cab, which do I need?
Choose the 3500 for lighter upfits, the 4500 for medium-duty builds, and the 5500 for the heaviest payloads and towing. Our team can match the class to your equipment.
Created October 11, 2026 by MM Dealer Advocates