2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

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2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

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  • Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70) (DFD)
  • Tradesman Package

$380

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  • Trailer Brake Control

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  • Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
  • Tradesman Package
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$595

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  • Bright Rear Bumper
  • Bright Grille
  • Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum

Chrome Appearance Group

$595

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  • Bright Rear Bumper
  • Bright Grille
  • Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum
  • Bright Front Bumper

$0

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  • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
  • Tradesman Package

$560

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  • Front Floor Mats
  • SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
  • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service

Popular Equipment Group

$560

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  • Front Floor Mats
  • SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
  • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
  • No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI
  • For More Info
  • Call 800-643-2112
  • Carpet Floor Covering

$735

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  • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
  • Power Windows w/Front One-Touch Down
  • Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors

Power & Remote Entry Group

$735

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  • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
  • Power Windows w/Front One-Touch Down
  • Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors
  • Black Exterior Mirrors
  • Premium Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
  • Power Locks
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/All-Secure

$235

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  • Engine Block Heater
  • Winter Front Grille Cover

Specifications

Rear Wheel Material Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Front Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
Displacement 3.6 L/220
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Cruising Range - City 544.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 800.00 mi
Transfer Case Model None
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Trans Type 8
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Axle Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Frame Type N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 in
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 32 gal
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 45.1 ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size P265/70SR17
Rear Tire Size P265/70SR17
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 484 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4840 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 484 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 4840 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4840 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight 4702 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6600.00 lbs
Curb Weight 4702.00 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 9850 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 4702.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1898.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1898.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2654 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2048 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 7600.00 lbs
Second Head Room N/A in
Front Shoulder Room 66 in
Front Head Room 39.9 in
Tailgate Width 60.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 51 in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Overhang, Front N/A in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.7 in
Passenger Capacity 3
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Cargo Volume 74.7 ft³
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 98.3 in
Second Hip Room N/A in
Length, Overall 231 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.7 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 50.4 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 34.6 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 20.2 in
Front Leg Room 41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 66.4 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Front Hip Room 62.9 in
Wheelbase 140 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 66.4 in
Height, Overall 74.4 in
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Aux Audio Input Jack and Radio Data System Standard
Media Hub (USB, AUX) Standard
Radio: 3.0 Standard
6 Speakers Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Standard
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Front License Plate Bracket Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7" Steel (STD) Standard
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Standard
Tires: P265/70R17 BSW AS (STD) Standard
Active Grille Shutters Standard
Black Manual Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Black Grille Standard
Black Rear Step Bumper Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Goodyear Brand Tires Standard
Spray-In Bed Liner Standard
Regular Box Style Standard
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Fixed Rear Window Standard
Black Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Light Tinted Glass Standard
2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Electronic Shift Standard
Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Sentry Key Immobilizer Standard
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Front Armrest w/3 Cupholders Standard
Pickup Cargo Box Lights Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Engine Hour Meter and Trip Odometer Standard
Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins Standard
4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Manual 1st Row Windows Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
1900# Maximum Payload Standard
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) (STD) Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
160 Amp Alternator Standard
730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
Front Anti-Roll Bar Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler Standard
Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT -inc: Flex fuel capable (STD) Standard
32 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
Class IV Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
GVWR: 6,600 lbs Standard
Trailer Wiring Harness Standard
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
HD Shock Absorbers Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Curtain 1st Row Airbags Standard

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