2017 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

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2017 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

$380

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  • Trailer Brake Control

$0

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

$0

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  • Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
  • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70) (DFD)
  • Tradesman Package
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$580

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

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$580

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

$235

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  • Engine Block Heater
  • Winter Front Grille Cover

$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

$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

Specifications

Front Wheel Material Styled Steel
Front Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Rear Wheel Material Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
Displacement 3.6 L/220
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 17 MPG
Cruising Range - City 544.00 mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 800.00 mi
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 25 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 20 MPG
Transfer Case Model None
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Type 8
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Axle Type - Front Independent
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Frame Type N/A
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 in
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 32 gal
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 45.1 ft
Front Tire Size P265/70SR17
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Rear Tire Size P265/70SR17
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4830 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 483 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 4830 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 483 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4830 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1897.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1897.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 4703.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2049 lbs
Base Curb Weight 4703 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 9850 lbs
Curb Weight 4703.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 7600.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2654 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6600.00 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.7 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Cargo Box (Area) Height 20.2 in
Front Head Room 39.9 in
Front Shoulder Room 66 in
Overhang, Front N/A in
Tailgate Width 60.4 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 66.4 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 34.6 in
Front Leg Room 41 in
Passenger Capacity 3
Second Hip Room N/A in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 51 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.7 in
Wheelbase 140 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 50.4 in
Second Leg Room N/A in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Length, Overall 231 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.4 in
Second Shoulder Room N/A in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 98.3 in
Second Head Room N/A in
Height, Overall 74.4 in
Front Hip Room 62.9 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 66.4 in
Cargo Volume 74.7 ft³
6 Speakers Standard
Media Hub (USB, AUX) Standard
Radio: 3.0 Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Radio Data System Standard
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Regular Box Style Standard
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light Standard
Fixed Rear Window Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7" Steel (STD) Standard
Front License Plate Bracket Standard
Active Grille Shutters Standard
Black Grille Standard
Spray-In Bed Liner Standard
Light Tinted Glass Standard
Black Manual Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Standard
Tires: P265/70R17 BSW AS (STD) Standard
Black Rear Step Bumper Standard
Black Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Front Armrest w/3 Cupholders Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
4-Way Driver Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
Manual 1st Row Windows Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver And Passenger Door Bins Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Electronic Shift -inc: Black Rotary Shifter Standard
Front Cupholder Standard
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices Standard
Sentry Key Immobilizer Standard
Seats w/Vinyl Back Material Standard
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat -inc: Manual Recline and Fore/Aft Movement Standard
Day-Night Rearview Mirror Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Engine Hour Meter and Trip Odometer Standard
Remote USB Port Standard
Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering Standard
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints Standard
2 12V DC Power Outlets Standard
Pickup Cargo Box Lights Standard
730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
Trailer Wiring Harness Standard
GVWR: 6,600 lbs Standard
160 Amp Alternator Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control w/Steering Wheel Controls and Oil Cooler Standard
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) (STD) Standard
Front Anti-Roll Bar Standard
Rear-Wheel Drive Standard
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT -inc: Flex fuel capable (STD) Standard
32 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
1900# Maximum Payload Standard
Class IV Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control Standard
HD Shock Absorbers Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
Curtain 1st Row Airbags Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard

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