Used Ram Rollback Trucks For Sale

Used Ram rollback trucks are a common fit for light-duty towing, auto recovery, dealer transport, and equipment delivery where maneuverability matters as much as deck capacity. Most buyers in this category are looking at Ram 5500 chassis with rollback bodies from Jerr-Dan, Century, or similar builders. That combination puts a medium-duty carrier body on a familiar cab-and-chassis platform with strong diesel torque, straightforward serviceability, and a compact footprint that works well in urban towing, roadside recovery, and local-haul operations.

The chassis is a major part of the buying decision. Many used Ram rollback trucks in this class are equipped with the 6.7L Cummins turbo diesel and an automatic transmission, often paired with a 4x2 driveline for lower curb weight and simpler maintenance. On a Ram 5500, buyers should pay close attention to GVWR, front and rear axle ratings, brake condition, tire size, and wheelbase because those details directly affect body fit, ride quality, and legal payload. A rollback may be advertised by bed capacity such as 6-ton, but real-world performance depends on the full chassis and body combination, including winch rating, wheel-lift capacity, deck length, and how the truck balances with a vehicle loaded forward or rearward on the bed.

Most used Ram rollback trucks on the market carry 19.5-foot or 20-foot decks that are about 102 inches wide. Low car carrier decks and extra-low-profile designs are popular because they improve loading angles for low-clearance cars, crossovers, and light trucks. Common upfit features include dual-angle or low-center-gravity decks, removable side rails, hydraulic wheel lifts with L-arms, 8,000-lb or similar winches, toolboxes, work lighting, and light bars. Steel decks are typically favored for durability and repairability, while aluminum components can reduce weight and help preserve payload. If the truck will spend most of its time on private-property impounds, dealer transfers, or mechanical breakdown calls, deck geometry and wheel-lift usability often matter more than headline horsepower.

Condition matters more than model year on a used rollback. Buyers should inspect the subframe, deck pivots, hydraulic cylinders, hoses, winch line, PTO operation, and bed controls for signs of hard towing service. Check for frame corrosion, uneven deck wear, damaged rails, and wheel-lift slop. On the Ram chassis side, confirm maintenance history on the Cummins engine, transmission performance under load, steering and front-end wear, and any signs of electrical issues tied to the body installation. A good used Ram rollback truck should load smoothly, track straight, brake confidently, and show a body/chassis spec that matches the kind of vehicles you plan to move every day.