Shopping for the best heavy-duty pickup truck for your business and work needs will likely bring you to the heavy-duty Ram lineup. However, although there are various models to choose from, the 2025 Ram 5500 stands out as a fantastic option for having a pickup truck that is more than capable of handling anything you throw its way. Not to mention, it’s highly customizable and has various configurations, so continue reading to learn more about its features for this year.
You may also want to check our other heavy-duty models, including the Ram 2500 and Ram 3500.
Exterior
Redesigned Styling
For the 2025 model year, the Ram 5500 receives a redesign to its exterior styling, maintaining the rugged look that many love but with the addition of various elements that modernize its appearance. Mainly, you will notice that the headlights are much more sleek and are integrated into the restyled grille that is surely to command every road it travels.
Paint Colour Options
Match your heavy-duty pickup truck exterior to your business colour scheme or personal preference through a variety of factory colour options, including: (Extra Charge Colour*)
- Bright White
- Flame Red
- Diamond Black Crystal*
- Forged Blue Metallic*
- Granite Crystal Metallic*
- Silver-Zynith*
Interior
Seating Upholstery
Depending on your work type, you can configure the seating upholstery to suit your specific needs. For the standard option in the 2025 Ram 5500, you get heavy-duty vinyl seating upholstery that is durable enough to withstand hard daily work. However, cloth upholstery is available for the seats to enhance driving comfort if you often find yourself on long hauls.
Configurable Cab
The cabin of the 2025 Ram 2500 can be configured to be perfect for personal hauling or driving the entire crew along for the job. You can choose between the Regular Cab or Crew Cab configurations, providing flexibility for how much interior space you get to accommodate driving with either one or two rows of passengers.
Performance
TorqueFlite HD 8-Speed Automatic Transmission
A new addition to the powertrain of the 2025 Ram 5500 is the 8-speed TorqueFlite HD automatic transmission, built to withstand any heavy-duty task that you might tackle with your pickup truck. Through the addition of two additional speeds from the previous generation transmission, the TorqueFlite enhances drivability, fuel economy, and many other driving aspects.
New 6.7L Cummins® Turbo-Diesel
For the 2025 model year, the new 6.7-litre Cummins® Turbo-Diesel receives various enhancements to enhance drivability, fuel economy, durability, startability, serviceability and NVH rating. A few of the many enhancements include:
- Redesigned Block and Head with Heavy-Duty Pistons
- New Performance Intake Manifold and Turbo
- Larger Intake and Exhaust Valves For Improved Port Flow
- New Higher-Pressure Fuel System
| Specifications: | 2025 Ram 5500 | |
| Engine Type | 6.4L HEMI V8 | 6.7L Cummins® Turbo-Diesel |
| Horsepower | 410 | 360 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 429 | 800 |
| Max Towing (lb/kg) | 21,500 / 9,752 | 34,540 / 15,667 |
| Max Payload (lb/kg) | 12,550 / 5,692 | 11,960 / 5,425 |
| Transmission | 8-speed Automatic | 8-speed Automatic |
Technology
Available Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode
An available Digital Rearview Mirror with Tow Mode delivers an unobstructed view when driving the 2025 Ram 5500, boosting safety and visibility. This advanced mirror shows a live video feed from a rear-facing camera, providing a clear image unobstructed by the D-pillars or rear seats. For a more traditional view, it can easily switch back to a reflective mirror with the flip of a toggle.
Available 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster
Opting for the available 12.3-inch Digital Instrument Cluster is the perfect way to have access to vital vehicle information about your 2025 Ram 5500 while on the road. This massive display provides helpful information through almost two dozen menus, which include driver assistance system warnings, driving speed, and so much more.
Safety & Driver Assistance
Available ParkSense® Front/Rear Park Assist
Parking is another area where the 2025 Ram 5500 shines, offering an available ParkSense® Park Assist function that is capable of detecting obstacles both in front and behind your truck. Not only does this feature enhance driving safety but it’s also perfect for navigating tight work job sites where your view might be obstructed as you park.
Driver Assistance Features
With the 2025 model year of the Ram 5500, this heavy-duty pickup truck benefits from having a whole lot of advanced safety as standard and available offerings, such as:
- Forward Collision Warning-Plus
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Active Lane Management
2025 Ram 5500 Trim Levels
Tradesman
Starting at $TBD- 18-inch Steel Black Painted Wheels
- 6.4L HEMI V8 Engine with 8-Speed TorqueFlite HD Transmission
- Heavy-Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
- Black Exterior Accents
Big Horn
Starting at $TBD- 18-inch Polished Aluminum Wheels
- 6.4L HEMI V8 Engine with 8-Speed TorqueFlite HD Transmission
- Cloth 40/20/40 Bench Seat Including All Seats
- Chrome Exterior Accents
Shop the 2025 Ram 5500 at River Valley Chrysler
Ready to upgrade to the ultimate heavy-duty pickup truck and have it configured to fit your specific work needs? Contact us to ask us any questions you may have and stop by to chat with our friendly staff about the possibilities available when building your 2025 Ram 5500. Whether you are towing or hauling, there’s no better way to get the job done than a heavy-duty Ram, so come take a test drive and experience what makes Ram pickup trucks desirable.