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

$705

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  • SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
  • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
  • No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI

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$705

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  • SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
  • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
  • No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI
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  • Carpet Floor Covering
  • Front & Rear Floor Mats
  • Remote Keyless Entry w/All-Secure

$235

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  • Engine Block Heater
  • Winter Front Grille Cover
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  • Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
  • Tradesman Package

$460

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  • Trailer Brake Control
  • Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals

Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

$460

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  • Trailer Brake Control
  • Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
  • Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
  • Trailer Tow Mirrors

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

Specifications

Rear Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Material Styled Steel
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
Displacement 3.6 L/220
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 650.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 MPG
Cruising Range - City 442.00 mi
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Transfer Case Model None
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Trans Type 8
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Axle Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Frame Type N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 in
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 45.1 ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Front Tire Size P265/70SR17
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Rear Tire Size P265/70SR17
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4670 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 467 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4670 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 4670 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 467 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 9850 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 7600.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2140 lbs
Base Curb Weight 4867 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2728 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6800.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1932.00 lbs
Curb Weight 4868.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 4868.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1932.00 lbs
Wheelbase 140 in
Front Leg Room 41 in
Cargo Volume 57.5 ft³
Second Shoulder Room 65.7 in
Tailgate Width 60.4 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 34.6 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 66.4 in
Second Leg Room 34.7 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.4 in
Second Hip Room 62.9 in
Overhang, Front N/A in
Length, Overall 229 in
Height, Overall 77.2 in
Front Hip Room 63.2 in
Second Head Room 39.7 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.7 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height 20.1 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Ground Clearance, Front 8.7 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 51 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 76.3 in
Front Head Room 41 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 48.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 66.4 in
Front Shoulder Room 66 in
Passenger Capacity 6
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Radio: Uconnect 3.0 AM/FM Standard
6 Speakers Standard
Media Hub (USB, AUX) Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Aux Audio Input Jack and Radio Data System Standard
Fixed Rear Window Standard
Front License Plate Bracket Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7" Steel (STD) Standard
Regular Box Style Standard
Active Grille Shutters Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Tires: P265/70R17 BSW AS (STD) Standard
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Goodyear Brand Tires Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Standard
Black Grille Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element Standard
Spray-In Bed Liner Standard
Black Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Black Rear Step Bumper Standard
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Standard
Black Exterior Mirrors Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Power Door Locks Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering Standard
Power Rear Windows Standard
Front Armrest w/3 Cupholders Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Electronic Shift Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror 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
Sentry Key Immobilizer Standard
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts Standard
2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
Front Facing Rear Seat Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
Rear Folding Seat Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Class IV Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control Standard
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT -inc: Flex fuel capable (STD) Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
HD Shock Absorbers Standard
1930# Maximum Payload Standard
GVWR: 6,800 lbs (STD) Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) (STD) Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
26 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Trailer Wiring Harness Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler Standard
160 Amp Alternator Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard

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