2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab towing capacity
Up to 30,600 lbs (the source does not say which hitch type the figure is for). That rating is for this configuration: REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRW, 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, 2WD, 4.88 axle. The lowest-rated configuration in the same tables is 15,900 lbs, so the answer for your vehicle depends on how it is equipped.
Highest published rating30,600 lbsHitch type not stated. Lowest in the same tables: 15,900 lbs.
The top figure belongs to one specific build. Find the row that matches your engine, cab, drive and axle, and check the label on your driver's door jamb. Passengers and cargo in the truck come off what you can tow.
2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab towing capacity by engine
The highest rating published for each engine. Pick a figure to see every configuration behind it.
| Engine | Hitch type not stated | Configurations |
|---|---|---|
| 6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL | 30,600 lbs | 60 |
| 6.4L V8 HEMI | 18,960 lbs | 24 |
2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab towing capacity chart
All 84 configurations in the source, by hitch type and engine, highest rating first. Each row links to the page it is printed on.
Hitch type not stated
The source gives these trailer weights without naming a hitch type. They are shown as printed.
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 30,600 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 30,480 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 30,390 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 30,300 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 30,180 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 30,050 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 30,020 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 29,910 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 29,830 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 20 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 29,830 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 29,760 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 29,670 lbs | 38,500 lbs | p. 22 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 20,240 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 20,140 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 20,050 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 19,960 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 19,840 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 19,710 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 19,680 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 19,570 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 19,490 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 20 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 19,490 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 19,330 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 19,160 lbs | 28,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,240 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,140 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,100 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 18,100 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 18,050 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,980 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 17,980 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,960 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,890 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 17,890 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,840 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,800 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 17,800 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,710 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,680 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,680 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 17,680 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,570 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,550 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 17,550 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,520 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 17,520 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 19 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,490 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,490 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,410 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 17,410 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.10 | 17,330 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 17,330 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 20 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,330 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 17,330 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 21 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,330 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,170 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 17,170 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWM6 DC-G56Chart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,160 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.10 | 17,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 22 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS69RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 17,000 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 22 |
| Configuration | Drive | Axle | Max trailer | GCWR | Needs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,960 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,830 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,660 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,610 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,590 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,450 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,450 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,310 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.88 | 18,260 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,230 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 18,070 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.88 | 17,900 lbs | 26,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 16,960 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 16,830 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 16,660 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 16,610 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 16,590 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 16,450 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 16,450 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 108" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 16,310 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X2 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 2WD | 4.44 | 16,260 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 17 | |
| REGULAR CAB - CA 120" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 16,230 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 60" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 16,070 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 18 | |
| CREW CAB - CA 84" - 4X4 - DRWA6 AS66RCChart does not state hitch type; chart note 1 marks payload and max trailer as ESTIMATED. | 4WD | 4.44 | 15,900 lbs | 24,000 lbs | p. 18 |
Common questions
Which 2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab engine tows the most?
6.7L CUMMINS DIESEL, at up to 30,600 lbs. Next is 6.4L V8 HEMI at up to 18,960 lbs.
Where do these numbers come from?
From 2017 Ram Chassis Cab Towing Chart. Each row in the tables above links to the document and gives the page the figure is printed on.
Towing equipment for the 2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab
Parts sold to fit this vehicle. Fitting one does not raise a rating, and the tables above say what each rating needs.
- Trailer wiring harness for the 2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab. See on Amazon (paid link)
- Trailer hitch receiver for the 2017 Ram 5500 Chassis Cab. See on Amazon (paid link)
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Where these numbers come from
- 2017 Ram Chassis Cab Towing Chart, Ram. Manufacturer towing guide. Retrieved October 3, 2026.
Page numbers count pages in the linked file, which can differ from the number printed in the corner. Report a number that looks wrong.
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