2026 RAM 5500
For Sale.
The RAM 5500 chassis cab for sale: the heavy lifter of the RAM Commercial lineup. 19,500 lbs GVWR in a maneuverable Regular Cab package. Ready for 9′ or 11′ severe-duty bodies.
Select Paint
19,500
Max GVWR (lbs)
43,000
Max GCWR (Diesel)
AISIN
HD Transmission
50 KSI
Rear Frame Strength
Built to
Do The Work.
The Tradesman trim prioritizes durability and upfit integration. With a flat load floor, heavy-duty vinyl seating, and the Vehicle System Interface Module (VSIM), the truck and its equipment speak the same language from day one.
- PTO Ready: Left and right-side PTO capability for running hydraulic pumps and generators.
- Aux Switches: A bank of 6 auxiliary switches integrated directly into the dashboard.
- Flat Frame Rails: Industry-standard 34-inch frame rail spacing simplifies body installation.
Available Configurations
Regular Cab. 4×4. Heavy Duty.
6.4L HEMI® Gas
The largest gas engine in its class. Proven reliability for local routes and landscaping.
- • 370 Horsepower
- • 429 lb-ft Torque
- • Fuel Saver Tech
6.7L Cummins® Diesel
Legendary durability and massive torque for heavy hauling and towing applications.
- • 360 Horsepower
- • 800 lb-ft Torque
- • Aisin® 6-Speed Auto
The RAM 5500 Chassis Cab, Explained
The Class 5 heavy lifter. 19,500 lb GVWR, up to 43,000 lb GCWR with the Cummins, and the 50 KSI frame that wrecker and bucket builders specify on purpose. FountFleet builds it in regular cab 4×4, ready for 9 and 11 foot severe duty bodies.
The friendliest heavy chassis to build on. Industry standard 34 inch frame rails, left and right PTO provisions, six factory aux switches, and the VSIM module that lets body equipment talk to the truck without wiring heroics. Choose the 6.4L Hemi for gas simplicity or the 6.7L Cummins for torque that borders on rude.
Turn key, under warranty. We mount the body, plumb the hydraulics, wire everything through labeled FountHarness circuits, and deliver it turn key under our lifetime build warranty on published lead times. If the job description includes “heavy” or “hydraulic,” start here.
| GVWR | 19,500 lbs (Class 5) |
| GCWR | Up to 43,000 lbs with Cummins diesel |
| Engines | 6.4L Hemi V8 gas or 6.7L Cummins diesel (800 lb-ft) |
| Configuration | Regular Cab 4×4, 60″ or 84″ CA |
| Upfit Ready | Dual PTO provisions, VSIM, 34″ frame rails |
| Starting Price | $56,480 before body |
RAM 5500 Questions, Answered
RAM 5500 or F-550?
Both are proven Class 5 platforms. The RAM counters with the Cummins inline six, dual PTO options, and the Aisin transmission; Ford answers with its own loyal following. If your shop bleeds one color, stay loyal. If not, we will quote both and let the numbers argue.
What gets built on a 5500?
Wreckers, bucket trucks, heavy dumps, mechanics bodies with cranes, and hooklifts. The 84 inch CA takes 11 foot bodies; the frame takes the abuse.
Hemi or Cummins?
The Hemi handles local routes and lighter bodies at a friendlier price. The Cummins is the answer when the crane, the trailer, or the terrain gets serious. Diesel resale on these stays strong for a reason.
Can municipalities lease it?
Yes: 5 year municipal lease to own with annual payments, title yours at the end. The truck outlives the financing by design. Details on our financing page.
Not sure which configuration is right for your fleet?
Buying on contract? See our contract numbers, review financing, or call (844) 28-UPFIT.