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Used 5.9 Cummins Engines for Sale

Used 5.9 Cummins diesel engines for Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 pickups, from the 12-valve to the 24-valve and common-rail engines, matched to your VIN. Tell us the year and model and one independent supplier quotes availability, price and shipping to Texas or anywhere in the lower 48.

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  • Fitment checked by VIN
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Illustrative used V8 engine on a white background, not a specific 5.9 Cummins unit
Illustrative image — the actual part may differ.
  • $2,000used, typical low end
  • 3vehicle lines listed
  • 1994earliest model year listed

5.9 Cummins Engine Price: Used vs Remanufactured

Used (typical range)Median
  • 1995 Dodge Ram 25006 360 (5.9L, Diesel, VIN C, 8th digit)
    $7,501–$8,316median $7,711 · 96 listings
  • 1998 Dodge Ram 25006 360 (5.9L, Diesel), VIN 6 (8th digit, 24 Valve, 1 Piece Valve Cover)
    $7,341–$10,613median $7,481 · 90 listings
  • 1998 Dodge Ram 25006 360 (5.9L, Diesel), VIN D (8th digit, 12 Valve, Individual Valve Covers And Cover Plate)
    $7,501–$8,043median $7,571 · 62 listings
  • 2001 Dodge Ram 25005.9L (6 360, Diesel), AT (VIN 6, 8th digit)
    $2,000–$8,420median $7,341 · 99 listings
  • 2001 Dodge Ram 25005.9L (6 360, Diesel), MT, High Output (VIN 7, 8th digit)
    $7,341–$10,322median $7,402 · 95 listings
  • 2005 Dodge Ram 25005.9L (Diesel, VIN C, 8th digit), AT
    $4,288–$8,233median $7,341 · 98 listings
  • 2005 Dodge Ram 25005.9L (Diesel, VIN C, 8th digit), MT, G 56 Transmission (Dual Mass Flywheel)
    $7,348–$10,039median $7,489 · 88 listings
  • 2005 Dodge Ram 25005.9L (Diesel, VIN C, 8th digit), MT, NV5600 Transmission
    $7,348–$10,239median $7,498 · 83 listings
Asking prices collected October 22, 2026 from U.S. used-yard listings and remanufacturer catalogs. A snapshot, not a quote.

Each used bar runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile of that version's asking prices, so half its listings fall inside it, and the dot marks the median. The supplier quotes your exact part, shipping and warranty.

These are part prices only. For labor and the total bill, see our engine replacement cost guide.

5.9 Cummins at a glance

Engine familyCummins B Series straight-six diesel: the 12-valve 6BT, then the 24-valve ISB from 1998Source: Wikipedia: Cummins B Series engine, Wikipedia: general engine features
Displacement5,883 cc (359.0 cu in), 102 mm × 120 mm bore and strokeSource: Wikipedia: 5.9 L ISB
ConstructionAll-iron engine, forged steel connecting rods, gear-driven camshaft, Holset turbochargerSource: Wikipedia: 5.9 L ISB, Wikipedia: general engine features
Fuel system12-valve: mechanical Bosch P7100 pump. Early 24-valve: Bosch VP44. 2003 on: Bosch common railSource: Wikipedia: 5.9 L, Wikipedia: 5.9 L ISB, Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB CR
Output in the Ram215–245 hp in 1998–2002 trucks; 305 hp / 555 lb-ft in 2003; 325 hp / 600 lb-ft from mid-2004Source: Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB, Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB CR

Which 5.9 Cummins do you have?

12-valve (to 1998)

Two valves per cylinder and a mechanical Bosch injection pump. Direct injection, so no glow plugs.

Source: Wikipedia: 5.9 L, Wikipedia: 6BT

24-valve VP44 (1998.5–2002)

Midway through 1998 the Ram switched to the 24-valve ISB with the electronically timed Bosch VP44 pump. Rated 215 hp with the 47RE automatic and 235 hp with a manual.

Source: Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB

High Output (2001–2002)

245 hp and 505 lb-ft, only with the NV5600 six-speed manual. Higher compression, powdered-metal valve seats, a larger flywheel and reworked fueling.

Source: Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB

Common rail (2003–2007)

Bosch high-pressure common rail from 2003, then the Cummins 600 from mid-2004. The last Ram diesel without emissions equipment. Used yards file 2005 engines by transmission: automatic, NV5600 manual, or G56 manual with a dual-mass flywheel.

Source: Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB CR, Hollander: 2005 Ram 2500 engine options
Same family is not the same part. Engines and transmissions in one family can differ in electronics, mounts and accessories. The supplier confirms fit with your VIN before you buy.

Check before you buy a used 5.9 Cummins

  • 12-valve, 24-valve or common rail? The three generations use different injection pumps and electronics. A 1998 truck can be either, because the switch came midway through the model year. Give the supplier your VIN.
  • Automatic or manual? Used yards file many 5.9s by transmission, and the 2001–2002 High Output engine came only with the NV5600 manual. Tell the supplier which transmission your truck has.
  • Ask about the injection pump. Ask whether the pump and injectors come with the engine and whether they were tested. On 1998.5–2002 trucks, ask about the VP44 pump in particular.
  • Ask what's included. Long block only, or complete with turbo, injection pump, injectors and harness.
  • Get mileage, testing and warranty in writing. Ask for the donor vehicle's mileage, how the engine was tested, the warranty term and the freight cost to your ZIP before you pay.
Illustrative comparison of a bare used long block beside a complete used engine with intake and accessories
Left: long block (block and heads only). Right: complete engine with intake, accessories and harness. Illustrative image.

Known 5.9 Cummins wear points

  • Wikipedia notes that the Bosch VP44 injection pump used on 1998.5–2002 Ram 24-valve engines had higher failure rates than the older P7100 pump on the 12-valve. (Wikipedia: Dodge Ram ISB)

Vehicles that used the 5.9 Cummins

  • Dodge Ram 2500 (12-valve)1994–1998
  • Dodge Ram 2500 (24-valve)1998.5–2002
  • Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 (common rail)2003–2007
Bars show the model years in the sourced table below. Arrow = still in production.
See the sourced table (3 rows)
VehicleModel years
Dodge Ram 2500 (12-valve)Wikipedia dates the 12-valve Ram from 1989; the yard records checked here start at 19941994–1998
Dodge Ram 2500 (24-valve)1998.5–2002
Dodge Ram 2500 and 3500 (common rail)2003–2007

Heavy-duty pickups are largely absent from the U.S. EPA vehicle records, so each row rests on Wikipedia and used-yard fitment records that agree. The 5.9 diesel also went in Ram 3500s across these years; only the 2003 3500 was checked here. Always confirm by VIN.

5.9 Cummins questions

How much does a used 5.9 Cummins engine cost?

Used-yard asking prices for a 5.9 Cummins typically ran $2,000 to $10,613 on October 22, 2026. That range runs from the lowest version's 25th percentile to the highest version's 75th percentile, across 8 versions (711 priced listings). Prices vary by version, mileage and shipping, so the supplier quotes your exact part.

What is the difference between a 12-valve and a 24-valve Cummins?

The 12-valve 5.9 has two valves per cylinder and a mechanical Bosch pump. The 24-valve ISB, used in the Ram from midway through 1998, has four valves per cylinder and electronically controlled Bosch fuel systems.

Which years of Ram have the common-rail 5.9 Cummins?

The 2003 to 2007 trucks. Cummins introduced Bosch high-pressure common rail for the 2003 model year and the Cummins 600 midway through 2004. Trucks from the 2007.5 model year on have the larger 6.7.

Is the 5.9 Cummins the last Ram diesel without emissions equipment?

Yes. Wikipedia says the 5.9 common rail was the last diesel in Dodge Ram trucks that did not require emissions technology. The 6.7 that followed has EGR and a diesel particulate filter.

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