2026 Ram 5500

Is the 2026 Ram 5500 the right truck for your work?

Heaviest Ram chassis cab, for large dump and crane bodies.

The largest bodies that still stay under 19,500 lbs GVWR.

Typical specifications

Ranges across common configurations of this model. The figures for any individual vehicle depend on its cab, wheelbase, drivetrain and upfit.

GVWR

19,500 lbs

Payload

9,500–12,500 lbs

Towing

20,000–35,000 lbs

Seating

3–6 seats

These are model ranges, not a specific truck. Payload in particular varies by well over 1,000 lbs across configurations. Always confirm against the door-jamb sticker and the manufacturer documentation for the exact vehicle before you buy or load it.

Configurations to choose between

• Regular and Crew Cab
• Cab-to-axle from 60 to 120 in
• Cummins diesel

What buyers get wrong

At this weight, driver licensing and registration classes need checking against how the finished truck will actually be operated and loaded.

Body types it is built as

• Chassis Cabs
• Dump Trucks
• Flatbed & Stake Bed Trucks
• Service & Utility Trucks

Who buys the Ram 5500

• Construction
• Landscaping
• Government & Municipal

What else to consider

Vehicles commonly cross-shopped against the Ram 5500.

• Ford F-550 Super DutyMedium-duty chassis cab for dump, crane and large service bodies.
• Isuzu NRRClass 6 cab-over for the largest bodies below Class 7.
• Chevrolet Silverado 5500HDClass 5 conventional-cab chassis for larger dump and crane bodies.