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2020 RAM 5500 vs. 2020 Ford F-550

2020 Ram 5500

2020 RAM 5500

VS
2020 Ford F-550

2020 Ford F-550

2020 RAM 5500

2020 Ford F-550
$39,920 MSRP

Starting Price

$40,365 MSRP
35,220 pounds

Maximum Towing Capacity

24,100 pounds
11,140 pounds

Maximum Payload Rating

12,750 pounds
Gas V8, Turbo Diesel I6

Engine Options

Gas V8, Turbo Diesel V8
800 lb-ft

Maximum Torque

825 lb-ft

Tons of drivers near Waukesha and Milwaukee compare RAM Heavy Duty vs. Ford Super Duty trucks when they’re searching for the perfect new model. It’s not hard to see why! Dodge RAM 5500 vs. Ford F-550 is a classic match-up, and these two trucks seem to get better with each passing year. Compare the 2020 RAM 5500 vs. F-550 in-depth below, and find out which model is right for you.


2020 RAM 5500 vs. F-550: Capability

If you’re comparing the Ford F-550 vs. RAM 5500, you can’t afford to ignore the specs that virtually every heavy-duty truck driver wants to know! Although the RAM 5500 has been engineered to tow massive amounts of cargo, the Ford F-550 offers a best-in-class payload rating:

RAM 5500: Key Towing and Payload Specs

  • Maximum Towing Capacity: 35,220 pounds
  • Maximum Payload Rating: 11,140 pounds
  • Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 19,000 pounds

Ford F-550: Key Towing and Payload Specs

  • Maximum Towing Capacity: 24,100 pounds
  • Maximum Payload Rating: 12,750 pounds
  • Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 19,500 pounds

If you’re looking for more towing power in a Ford Super Duty model, you should know that the new Ford F-600 offers a maximum towing capacity of up to 34,500 pounds.


2020 RAM 5500 vs. F-550: Engine Options

With the RAM 5500, you’ll have the option to equip either the standard 6.4L HEMI® V8 or the 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6. With the Ford F-550, you can choose between the standard 7.3L 2V DECVT V8 gas engine and the available 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel engine.

Here’s a quick look at their base specs:

RAM 5500 Engines

  • 6.4L HEMI® V8: 370 hp and 429 lb-ft of torque
  • 6.7L Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6: 360 hp and 800 lb-ft of torque

Ford F-550 Engines

  • 7.3L 2V DECVT V8: 350 hp and 468 lb-ft of torque
  • 6.7L Power Stroke® V8 Turbo Diesel: 330 hp and 825 lb-ft of torque

2020 RAM 5500 vs. F-550: Pricing and Trim Levels

Although both of these trucks start in a similar price range, the RAM 5500 offers a wider selection of options for you to consider, and many consider it to be the more luxurious of the two. Still, if you’re looking for a practical truck that can go the distance, you can’t go wrong with the F-550:

2020 RAM 5500 Trim Levels

  • Tradesman: $39,920 MSRP
  • SLT: $43,645 MSRP
  • Laramie: $52,720 MSRP
  • Limited: $65,930 MSRP

2020 Ford F-550 Trim Levels

  • XL: $40,365 MSRP
  • XLT: $43,955 MSRP
  • Lariat: $51,870 MSRP

Find Your Next Heavy Duty Pickup Truck With Badger Truck & Auto Group

If you’re ready to take the next steps today, get in touch with our team. You can also start browsing our new RAM truck inventory or our new Ford F-550 inventory online. We’re easy to reach from Madison or Waukesha, so don’t wait to get in touch!


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