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2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

MSRP
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$26,145
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express
$26,145
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
$26,145
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$30,380
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
$30,380
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$30,615
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Tradesman
$30,615
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Express
$30,615
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" HFE
$30,805
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star
$31,495
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT
$31,495
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn
$31,495
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$31,795
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
$31,795
2WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$31,795
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express
$32,960
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$32,960
2WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman
$33,570
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Express
$34,085
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$34,085
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
$35,000
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$35,000
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$35,000
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman *Ltd Avail*
$35,000
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Lone Star
$35,775
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" SLT
$35,775
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Big Horn
$35,775
2WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport
$35,985
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$36,075
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" SLT
$36,075
4WD Reg Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$36,075
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Tradesman
$36,540
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Express
$36,540
4WD Crew Cab 149" Tradesman
$37,150
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
$37,380
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$37,380
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$37,380
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Express
$37,685
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" HFE Tradesman
$37,685
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" SLT
$38,705
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$38,705
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$38,705
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$38,705
2WD Crew Cab 149" SLT
$39,330
2WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star
$39,330
2WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn
$39,330
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
$39,370
4WD Reg Cab 120.5" Sport
$39,615
2WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
$39,655
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" SLT
$40,960
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Lone Star
$40,960
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Big Horn
$40,960
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Outdoorsman
$40,960
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport
$41,550
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
$41,610
2WD Crew Cab 149" Sport
$41,850
4WD Crew Cab 149" SLT
$42,910
4WD Crew Cab 149" Lone Star
$42,910
4WD Crew Cab 149" Big Horn
$42,910
4WD Crew Cab 149" Outdoorsman
$42,910
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Sport
$42,950
4WD Quad Cab 140.5" Laramie
$43,235
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel
$43,270
2WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie
$43,560
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Sport
$45,130
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Laramie
$45,190
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Rebel
$45,200
4WD Crew Cab 149" Sport
$45,430
4WD Crew Cab 149" Laramie
$47,140
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn
$48,785
2WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn Limited
$48,785
2WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn
$49,085
2WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn Limited
$49,085
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn
$52,365
4WD Crew Cab 140.5" Longhorn Limited
$52,365
4WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn Limited
$52,665
4WD Crew Cab 149" Longhorn
$52,665
$30,615
Starting MSRP
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2016 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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Key specs

  • 2-door
  • 3 seats
  • 305.0-hp, 3.6-liter, V6 Cylinder Engine (Flex Fuel Capability)
  • 19 combined MPG
  • 229" length, 77.2" height
  • Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Case Construction Yellow

Interior
Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

  • Quick Order Package 22B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
    • Tradesman Package
  • Quick Order Package 26B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
    • Tradesman Package
  • Power & Remote Entry Group

    $735

    Starting MSRP

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

    $560

    Starting MSRP

    • Front Floor Mats
    • SIRIUSXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
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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
  • Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

    $380

    Starting MSRP

    • Trailer Brake Control
    • Add Class IV Receiver Hitch
  • Chrome Appearance Group

    $595

    Starting MSRP

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

    $195

    Starting MSRP

    • Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
    • Front Suspension Skid Plate
    • Tow Hooks

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
Horsepower
395 hp
305 hp
Seating Capacity
3

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

Engine Type
Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement
3.6 L/220
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
305 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
269 @ 4175
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
8-Speed A/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
16 City / 23 Hwy
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

Passenger Capacity
3
Front Head Room
40 in
Front Leg Room
41 in
Front Shoulder Room
66 in
Front Hip Room
63 in
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
N/A
Wheelbase
120 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall
209 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
79 in
Height, Overall
75 in
Overhang, Front
N/A
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
48 in
Cab to End of Frame
N/A
Ground to Top of Load Floor
35 in
Ground Clearance, Front
9 in
Ground Clearance, Rear
9 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor
76 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
58 ft³
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume
N/A

Safety

Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
482 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,820 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
482 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,820 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
9,850 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,717 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,583 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,583 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,717 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,064 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,653 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,300 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
4,717 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,800 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,820 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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