2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors
Regular Cab Pickup
MSRP
- 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST
- $22,570
- 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
- $22,570
- 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express
- $22,570
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
- $22,870
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
- $22,870
- 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express
- $26,585
- 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
- $26,585
- 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" ST
- $26,585
- 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman
- $26,650
- 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT
- $26,650
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman
- $26,695
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
- $26,695
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
- $26,695
- 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" ST
- $26,885
- 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
- $26,885
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
- $26,950
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
- $26,950
- 2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman HD
- $28,905
- 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Outdoorsman
- $30,220
- 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT
- $30,220
- 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
- $30,520
- 4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
- $30,520
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST
- $30,740
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express
- $30,740
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
- $30,740
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star
- $30,865
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
- $30,865
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
- $30,865
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
- $30,865
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" ST
- $31,105
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman
- $31,105
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
- $31,105
- 2WD Reg Cab 120.5" R/T
- $32,135
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
- $33,220
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
- $33,220
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
- $33,220
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
- $33,220
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express
- $33,960
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" ST
- $33,960
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
- $33,960
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star
- $34,085
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
- $34,085
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
- $34,085
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
- $34,085
- 4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport
- $35,055
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
- $35,630
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
- $36,440
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
- $36,440
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
- $36,440
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
- $36,440
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport
- $37,485
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
- $38,850
- 2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
- $38,910
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
- $40,370
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport
- $40,705
- 4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
- $41,660
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
- $43,275
- 2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition
- $43,275
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
- $43,515
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Limited Edition
- $46,420
- 4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie Longhorn Edition
- $46,420
$22,870
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
Current listing price
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Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark slate gray
Packages
$0
Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
See more detail $0
Starting MSRP
- 4.7L V8 engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
- 17" x 8" painted styled steel wheels
- class IV receiver hitch
- spray in bedliner
-$445
Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
See more detail -$445
Starting MSRP
- 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
- 6-speed auto trans
- Tradesman pkg
- 17" x 8" painted styled steel wheels
- class IV receiver hitch
- spray in bedliner
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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390 hp
315 hp Horsepower
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3
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Pwr
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Not Available
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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13.2 x 1.1 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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13.8 x 0.9 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Electrical
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730
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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160
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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Gas/Ethanol V8
Engine Type
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4.7L/287
Displacement
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315 @ 5650
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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330 @ 3950
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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6-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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14 City / 20 Hwy
MPG
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14.0 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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40 in
Front Head Room
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41 in
Front Leg Room
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66 in
Front Shoulder Room
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63 in
Front Hip Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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141 in
Wheelbase
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231 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
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N/A
Length, Overall
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79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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74 in
Height, Overall
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40 in
Overhang, Front
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N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
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N/A
Cab to End of Frame
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35 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor
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10 in
Ground Clearance, Front
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9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
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98 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
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66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
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51 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
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20 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
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60 in
Tailgate Width
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75 ft³
Cargo Volume
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Not Available ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
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3
Passenger Capacity
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Safety
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Standard
Stability Control
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Steering
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Pwr rack & pinion
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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45 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Rear
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Not Available
Axle Type - Front
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Solid
Axle Type - Rear
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Tires & Wheels
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P265/70R17
Front Tire Size
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P265/70R17
Rear Tire Size
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Full-Size
Spare Tire Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Front Wheel Size
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17 x 8.0 in
Rear Wheel Size
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17 x -TBD- in
Spare Wheel Size
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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14,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
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5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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8,950 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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1,343 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
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32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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Not Available gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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1,706 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
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1,706 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
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7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
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4,894 lbs
Curb Weight
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0 lbs
Total Option Weight
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6,600 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
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0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
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2,017 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
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2,877 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
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N/A
Base Curb Weight
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4,894 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
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