Ram catalytic converters run about $15 to $400 for one original unit in 2026. Diesel particulate filters vary hugely at $50 to $400, 1500 HEMI units bring $75 to $250, ProMaster units $50 to $200, and Cummins ceramic and SCR units only $15 to $50. Size is a poor guide on this brand.
Heavy does not mean valuable here
Anyone who has lifted a Cummins exhaust component knows how substantial it is, and the reasonable assumption is that something that large must be worth a great deal.
The catalyst databases say otherwise, specifically and repeatedly.
A Cummins ceramic unit for the Ram 2500 and 3500 6.7 litre shows a high over a recent six-month window of 27 US dollars.
The SCR components fitted to 2013 and later 6.7 trucks show a high of about 46 dollars. Selective catalytic reduction works by injecting urea rather than by loading the substrate with platinum group metals, so there is comparatively little to recover.
A metal-substrate unit for the Ram 1500, catalogued as reference 719ABW, shows a high of about 84 dollars. Metal cores carry a lighter precious metal load than ceramic ones of the same size.
None of that means Ram units are worthless. It means the value is not where most people look for it.
Ram catalytic converter scrap prices by model
Model Years Notes Indicative range (USD) Measurement Model years covered What sets the unit apart Buyer quotes for one complete unit, honeycomb intact Diesel particulate filter (varies by code) 2007 onward Enormous spread; some near zero, some several hundred $50 to $400 1500 5.7 HEMI (petrol) 2003 onward Two units; the most reliable Ram value $75 to $250 1500 3.6 V6 (petrol) 2011 onward Two units $60 to $200 ProMaster (Fiat Ducato twin) 2014 onward Same hardware family as the Ducato and Boxer $50 to $200 3.0 EcoDiesel (ref 220AA) 2008 to 2020 Listed with Jeep Grand Cherokee and Renault $50 to $200 ProMaster City (Fiat Doblo twin) 2015 to 2022 Small van; Fiat hardware $40 to $150 Metal substrate 1500 (ref 719ABW) Various Metal core, not ceramic; recent high near $84 $25 to $85 Cummins 6.7 SCR unit 2013 onward Urea-based; very little precious metal $20 to $50 Cummins 6.7 ceramic (older) 1994 to 2001 Recent high near $27 despite its size $15 to $50 Manifold pre-cat, any model Various Small unit close to the engine $20 to $100 Aftermarket replacement, any model All years Universal unit, trace metal $5 to $50 Gutted or hollow units Any Substrate removed; effectively worthless $0 to $20
Ranges are compiled from published core-buyer code lists, catalyst exchange transaction data and current scrap guides; they are not a live per-code feed. Figures are per unit, and V6 and V8 trucks carry two.
The filter is the wild card
The diesel particulate filter is the one component on these trucks with genuinely large upside, and also the one with the widest spread.
Recyclers who handle these daily put the range plainly: some Ram DPFs are worth close to nothing while others reach up to a thousand dollars, depending entirely on the specific part. There is no size rule and no year rule that gets you close.
That makes identification the whole job. Photograph the unit and every serial number on it, then get a quote against the actual part rather than a description. A buyer who prices a Ram DPF by eye is guessing, and the guess will not be in your favour.
One reference worth knowing is 220AA, a ceramic and DPF combination catalogued as 220AA47514D. It is listed against Renault, Chrysler, Dodge and Jeep together, covering the Ram 1500 and the Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD from 2008 to 2020. If you have the 3.0 EcoDiesel, the Jeep figures are a fair cross-check.
Where the reliable money is
On petrol trucks the picture is simpler and better.
The 5.7 HEMI in the 1500 carries two units at $75 to $250 each, so $150 to $500 across the vehicle. Aftermarket replacement pairs for these trucks list well into four figures, which tells you the factory parts are substantial. The 3.6 V6 follows at $60 to $200 per unit.
A seller on a Ram forum reports getting up to 150 dollars for a single converter, with the price turning on whether the unit counts as large or small and domestic or foreign. That is consistent with the ranges above.
The vans are Fiats
Two Ram models are not American designs at all, and they price accordingly.
The ProMaster is the Fiat Ducato, sold in Europe as the Peugeot Boxer and Citroen Jumper. The ProMaster City is the Fiat Doblo. Both sit in the Italian van family rather than the domestic truck grades, and the Fiat page is the right comparison.
For context on replacement, aftermarket ProMaster converters list from roughly $51 to $596, with genuine Mopar parts far higher.
Two checks before you sell
Both come from people who buy these units for a living.
Is the honeycomb still inside? A converter with the substrate removed is, in the words of one long-time seller, worth nothing. Shake it and look into both ends. A hollow unit is scrap steel, which is why the table above carries a row at $0 to $20 for it.
Is it ceramic or metal? These trucks use both, and the difference is several times the money on units of similar size. Ceramic shows a visible cell structure; metal shows fine rolled foil layers.
One further identification point: Ram shares its parentage with Dodge and Chrysler, and recyclers look for the stamped triangle pattern or serial numbers near the edges of the unit to confirm a factory part. The Chrysler page covers that marker in more detail, and the Dodge page covers the trucks before the brands split.
Ram prices around the world
Platinum, palladium and rhodium settle in US dollars, so a Ram reference holds the same metal value in every market. Currency and local buyer depth are what change. The table converts the Ram span into each market's money at today's rate.
Market Currency Unit Equivalent range United States USD per unit $15.00 to 400.00 United Kingdom GBP per unit £11.10 to 295.89 Canada CAD per unit C$20.75 to 553.23 Australia AUD per unit A$20.82 to 555.07 Germany EUR per unit €12.92 to 344.43 India INR per unit ₹1,418 to 37,819 Bangladesh BDT per unit ৳1,844 to 49,171 United Arab Emirates AED per unit AED55.09 to 1,469 Saudi Arabia SAR per unit SAR56.25 to 1,500 Turkey TRY per unit ₺726.90 to 19,384 South Africa ZAR per unit R239.36 to 6,383 China CNY per unit CN¥100.79 to 2,688
Ram sells mainly in North America, with the ProMaster range appearing under Fiat badges across Europe and elsewhere.
Questions people actually ask
How much is a Ram catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $15 and $400 for one original unit in 2026. Cummins ceramic and SCR units bring only $15 to $50, metal substrate 1500 units $25 to $85, ProMaster units $50 to $200, 1500 HEMI units $75 to $250, and diesel particulate filters $50 to $400 depending entirely on the specific part.
Why is my Cummins converter worth so little?
Because size and precious metal loading are not the same thing. Catalyst databases show a Cummins ceramic unit for the 6.7 litre with a recent high of about $27, and the SCR components fitted from 2013 at about $46, since selective catalytic reduction relies on urea injection rather than heavy platinum loading.
How much is a Ram diesel particulate filter worth?
It varies more than any other component on this site. Recyclers report Ram DPFs ranging from near zero to as much as a thousand dollars depending on the exact part. Photograph the unit and all serial numbers and get a quote against the specific reference rather than a description.
Which Ram converter is worth the most reliably?
The 5.7 HEMI units on the 1500 at $75 to $250 each, with two fitted, so $150 to $500 across the vehicle. The petrol trucks are more predictable than the diesels, where values depend heavily on the individual part.
Is a Ram ProMaster converter an American part?
No. The ProMaster is the Fiat Ducato and the ProMaster City is the Fiat Doblo, so both sit in the Italian van family rather than the domestic truck grades. Compare them against Fiat figures rather than against the 1500 or 2500.
Figures on this page are indicative buyer ranges for complete, uncut original units and are not offers to buy. Converter types, codes and selling rules are covered on the main catalytic converter price page.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a Ram catalytic converter worth as scrap?
Between roughly $15 and $400 for one original unit in 2026. Cummins ceramic and SCR units bring only $15 to $50, metal substrate 1500 units $25 to $85, ProMaster City units $40 to $150, ProMaster and EcoDiesel units $50 to $200, 1500 HEMI units $75 to $250, and diesel particulate filters $50 to $400.
Why is my Ram Cummins converter worth so little?
Because physical size and precious metal loading are different things. Catalyst databases show a Cummins ceramic unit for the 6.7 litre with a recent six-month high of about $27, and the SCR components fitted from 2013 at about $46, since SCR relies on urea injection rather than heavy platinum loading.
How much is a Ram diesel particulate filter worth?
It varies more widely than any other component covered on this site. Recyclers report Ram DPFs ranging from close to nothing up to around a thousand dollars depending on the exact part. Photograph the unit and every serial number and get a quote against the specific reference.
Which Ram catalytic converter is worth the most reliably?
The 5.7 HEMI units fitted to the 1500, at $75 to $250 each with two per truck, giving roughly $150 to $500 across the vehicle. The petrol trucks are far more predictable than the diesels, where value depends heavily on the individual part number.
Is a Ram ProMaster converter an American part?
No. The ProMaster is the Fiat Ducato and the ProMaster City is the Fiat Doblo, so both belong to the Italian van family rather than the domestic truck grades. Fiat figures are the correct comparison rather than the 1500 or 2500 ranges.
How do I tell if a Ram converter has been gutted?
Shake it and look into both ends. A factory unit shows a honeycomb structure inside; a gutted one is hollow and rattles or sounds empty. Sellers who buy these units are blunt about it: a converter with the substrate removed is worth essentially nothing.