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USCar Trader import service
Choose a specific vehicle. Where data is available, its detail page shows the import cost calculation. We assess any possible duty benefit with you before purchase.
Important: A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact us before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support through the process. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
CarHub · RAM
The RAM 5500 Chassis Cab is a Class 5 workhorse built to be finished by a body builder: dump beds, flatbeds, service bodies, wreckers, tow rigs and mobile crane platforms all start life on this frame.
Model profile
The 5500 sits at the top of RAM's chassis-cab ladder, above the 3500 and 4500. The fourth-generation trucks (roughly 2011–2018) established the modern formula, and the current generation, launched from 2019 on RAM's updated heavy-duty architecture, brought a stiffer frame, revised interior and updated Cummins calibration.
Powertrain and equipment
The signature engine is the 6.7-litre Cummins inline-six turbo-diesel, tuned in chassis-cab form for torque and durability rather than headline horsepower, typically in the region of 360 hp and up to around 800 lb-ft depending on model year and calibration.
Chassis cabs are function-first. You'll find Regular Cab and Crew Cab layouts, with cab-to-axle lengths (commonly 60 and 84 inches) selected to suit the body.
Vehicle selection
Supply is steady and skews toward fleets, municipalities and trades. Many used 5500s already carry a dump body, flatbed or service body, which can be a bonus or a complication depending on whether that body suits German use and approval. Mileage varies widely: some are low-hour municipal trucks, others are high-mileage haulers.
Vehicle data
| Class | Detail (typical): Class 5 chassis cab |
|---|---|
| Vehicle category (EU) | Detail (typical): N2 / N3 commercial (by weight) |
| Diesel engine | Detail (typical): 6.7 L Cummins turbo-diesel I6 |
|---|---|
| Diesel output | Detail (typical): approx. 360 hp, up to ~800 lb-ft |
| Gasoline engine | Detail (typical): 6.4 L HEMI V8, approx. 366 hp |
| Transmission (Cummins) | Detail (typical): Aisin AS69RC 6-speed automatic |
| Drive | Detail (typical): 4x2 or 4x4 |
| GVWR | Detail (typical): approx. 19,500 lb (~8,845 kg) |
|---|---|
| Cab types | Detail (typical): Regular Cab, Crew Cab |
| Cab-to-axle | Detail (typical): commonly 60" / 84" |
| Frame | Detail (typical): Fully boxed / ladder, upfit-ready |
| Rear axle | Detail (typical): Heavy-duty, multiple ratios |
| Emissions (diesel) | Detail (typical): EGR + DPF + SCR/DEF |
| Origin | The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately. |
Values are reproduced verbatim from the existing article table. The documents for the specific vehicle govern.
Pre-purchase review
The Cummins 6.7 is prized for longevity, but the surrounding systems need respect. The most talked-about concern on certain model years is the high-pressure fuel pump; some years used a Bosch CP4 that is intolerant of fuel contamination and can cause expensive damage if it fails, so establishing which pump a given truck has matters.
Germany and Europe
This is where a commercial import gets involved.
Expect to fit European lighting including a rear fog lamp, verify the odometer, address marker and clearance lamps, and provide documentation for the upfit body and its weights.
USCar Trader services
As a buyer based in Germany, you do not have to inspect the vehicle yourself in the United States or Canada. Within the agreed scope, USCar Trader can coordinate document review, a separately commissioned on-site inspection and purchase processing.
Covered inspection points are agreed in advance. An on-site inspection records condition at the appointment and is not a guarantee.
Next step: Before commissioning, USCar Trader and the customer agree which document, history, inspection and transaction checks suit the vehicle and are included in the service. This records what was actually checked.
Import process
The assessment depends on the specific vehicle and the circumstances of the transaction. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review any possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are considered separately.
Questions and answers
It is a commercial vehicle. That affects the customs tariff, the approval process and ongoing obligations such as speed limiters and possibly a tachograph.
The Cummins diesel is built for long commercial life, but its emissions and fuel-pump systems need care; the 6.4 HEMI gasoline avoids diesel emissions hardware at the cost of fuel economy.
No, not automatically. A 0% EU import-duty rate may be available for a vehicle covered by Regulation (EU) 2026/1455 that has US origin and is imported directly into the EU. CETA may apply to a vehicle with preferential Canadian origin. Whether the requirements are met is assessed for the individual case. Please contact USCar Trader before purchase; we review the possible duty benefit and provide non-binding support. Import VAT and other costs are assessed separately.
Import VAT and other taxes or costs are assessed separately under the applicable rules and the circumstances of the individual case. A blanket answer for every vehicle would not be reliable.
Often yes, but the body and its mounting must be documented and approved during individual approval, so its type and condition matter.
Diesel emissions compliance on older trucks, European lighting, and the commercial-vehicle obligations tied to weight and use.
Usually by RoRo, or by container for very tall bodies; we choose the method based on the upfit height and the port pairing.
Available VIN, title and history information can be reviewed in the vehicle profile. USCar Trader can also arrange a separately booked on-site inspection within a scope agreed in advance.
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