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2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman HD specs & colors

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
$28,905
Starting MSRP
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2012 RAM 1500 Tradesman HD

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 383.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 16 combined MPG
  • 209.0" length, 74.6" height
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Case Construction Yellow

Interior
Dark slate gray

Packages

  • 26A TRADESMAN CUSTOMER PREFERRED ORDER SELECTION PKG

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • 5.7L V8 Hemi engine
    • 6-speed auto trans

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Gas V8
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
Horsepower
383 hp
Seating Capacity
3

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.8 x 0.9 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
13.2 x 1.1 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Not Available
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake Type
Pwr

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
730

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
400 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
383 @ 5600
Displacement
5.7L/345
Engine Type
Gas V8
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
A/T
MPG
14 City / 20 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
3
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
N/A
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
35 in
Ground Clearance, Front
10 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
98 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor
66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings
51 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height
20 in
Tailgate Width
60 in
Cargo Volume
75 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
Not Available ft³
Overhang, Front
40 in
Height, Overall
74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Length, Overall
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
231 in
Wheelbase
141 in
Second Hip Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Front Hip Room
63 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Head Room
40 in

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Type
Pwr rack & pinion

Suspension

Axle Type - Rear
Solid
Axle Type - Front
Not Available
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-link coil
Suspension Type - Front
Independent

Tires & Wheels

Spare Wheel Size
17 x -TBD- in
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5 in
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Rear Tire Size
LT245/70R17
Front Tire Size
LT245/70R17
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,150 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Gross Combined Wt Rating
17,500 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
3,125 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
3,125 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
5,485 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,422 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,063 lbs
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
10,750 lbs
Curb Weight
5,485 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
8,610 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
35 gal

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