About the RAM 5500 Chassis

The RAM 5500 Chassis is a super duty platform for truck and commercial fleets. It’s available with a choice of V8 and diesel engines and competes with vehicles like the Ford F-550 and GMC Sierra HD Chassis.

What are the advantages of the RAM 5500 Chassis?

• Versatile
• Good towing capacity
• Good maximum payload

What is the best RAM 5500 Chassis model year?

The RAM 5500 Chassis has gone mostly unchanged for some time. If buying a used RAM 5500 Chassis, model year is likely less important than the way the vehicle has been configured.

What are the disadvantages of the RAM 5500 Chassis?

• More expensive than competitors
• Fewer tech and infotainment features than competitors
• Fewer comfort features than competitors

Comparison: Is the RAM 5500 Chassis better than the Ford F-550?

Both truck chassis models come with the choice of gas and diesel engines. However, the RAM 5500 offers higher maximum towing and payload capacity than the Ford F-550 and is therefore probably a better choice for most fleet and commercial purposes.

Is the RAM 5500 Chassis a reliable car?

Since commercial and fleet vehicles are not rated for reliability the same way as passenger vehicles, there is no data available to determine the reliability of the RAM 5500 Chassis.

Is the RAM 5500 Chassis worth the cost?

Yes, for very heavy duty commercial applications, the RAM 5500 Chassis is worth the cost. However, the final cost of this vehicle depends largely on how it is configured and upfitted, as such with any commercial truck platform.