2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

Crew Cab Pickup

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$30,380

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2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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Key specs

4-door
6 seats
305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
20 combined MPG
229" length, 77.2" height
Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Case Construction Yellow

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

Cold Weather Group

$235

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- Engine Block Heater
- Winter Front Grille Cover
Quick Order Package 28B Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
- Tradesman Package
Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

$460

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

Popular Equipment Group

$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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- Call 800-643-2112
- Front & Rear Floor Mats
- Remote Keyless Entry w/All-Secure
Quick Order Package 22B Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
- Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
- Tradesman Package
Chrome Appearance Group

$595

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- Bright Rear Bumper
- Bright Grille
- Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum
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$595

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- Bright Rear Bumper
- Bright Grille
- Wheels: 17" x 7" Aluminum
- Bright Front Bumper
Quick Order Package 27B Tradesman

$0

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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V-6
MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
Horsepower: 395 hp
240 hp
305 hp
Seating Capacity: 6

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ): Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ): Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 13 in
Brake ABS System: 4-Wheel
Brake Type: 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness: 14 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or ): N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line): 4-Wheel

Electrical

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

Engine

Displacement: 3.6 L/220
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM: 305 @ 6400
Engine Type: Regular Unleaded V-6
SAE Net Torque @ RPM: 269 @ 4175
Transmission Options: 6-Speed A/T
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG: 17 City / 25 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity: N/A

Measurements

Width, Max w/o mirrors: 79 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper: N/A
Ground Clearance, Front: 9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear: 9 in
Second Shoulder Room: 66 in
Front Shoulder Room: 66 in
Tailgate Width: 60 in
Length, Overall: 229 in
Second Hip Room: 63 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume: N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper: 48 in
Passenger Capacity: 6
Second Head Room: 40 in
Second Leg Room: 35 in
Front Leg Room: 41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor: 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear: 66 in
Front Head Room: 41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings: 51 in
Cab to End of Frame: N/A
Front Hip Room: 63 in
Cargo Volume: 58 ft³
Height, Overall: 77 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor: 35 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper: N/A
Wheelbase: 140 in
Cargo Box (Area) Height: 20 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor: 76 in
Overhang, Front: N/A

Safety

Stability Control: Standard

Steering

Steering Type: Rack-Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall: N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb: 45 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall: N/A

Suspension

Axle Type - Front: Independent
Suspension Type - Rear: Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear: Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front: Short And Long Arm

Tires & Wheels

Rear Wheel Size: 17 X 7 in
Front Tire Size: P265/70SR17
Spare Tire Size: Full-Size
Spare Wheel Size: Full-Size in
Rear Tire Size: P265/70SR17
Spare Wheel Material: Steel
Front Wheel Material: Styled Steel
Front Wheel Size: 17 X 7 in
Rear Wheel Material: Styled Steel

Weight & Capacity

Total Option Weight: 0 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 467 lbs
Curb Weight - Front: 2,728 lbs
Option Weight - Front: 0 lbs
As Spec'd Payload: 1,932 lbs
Option Weight - Rear: 0 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity: 1,932 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating: 6,800 lbs
Base Curb Weight: 4,867 lbs
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: 467 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.: N/A
As Spec'd Curb Weight: 4,868 lbs
Curb Weight: 4,868 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity: 4,670 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx: 26 gal
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,670 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear: 2,140 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: 4,670 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating: 9,850 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.: N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating: 7,600 lbs

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