Ram 5500 Chassis Cab towing capacity
The 2020 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab is rated for up to 35,220 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for), in its best-equipped configuration. Other configurations are rated lower.
Source documents last retrieved October 3, 2026.
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2020 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 35,220 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 21,490 lbs |
All 48 2020 5500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Source: 2020 Ram 3500 Sub 10K (DF) Chassis Cab Trailer Towing Chart
2018 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 30,600 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 18,960 lbs |
All 84 2018 5500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 30,600 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 18,960 lbs |
All 84 2017 5500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
2016 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
| Engine | Hitch type not stated |
|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 29,600 lbs |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 18,960 lbs |
All 84 2016 5500 Chassis Cab configurations, with axle, cab and required equipment
Common questions
How has the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab's towing capacity changed by year?
Highest published rating by model year: 2020: 35,220 lbs; 2018: 30,600 lbs; 2017: 30,600 lbs; 2016: 29,600 lbs.
What hitch are the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab ratings for?
For some years the manufacturer's document gives a trailer weight without naming a hitch type. We show those as "Hitch type not stated" and do not assume one.