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2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

MSRP
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$27,295
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box *Ltd Avail*
$27,295
Express 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$27,295
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$27,295
Express 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$31,095
Tradesman 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$31,095
SLT 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,395
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,395
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,395
Big Horn 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,695
SLT 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,695
Lone Star 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,695
Express 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box *Ltd Avail*
$31,895
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$31,895
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,895
Express 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$31,895
Express 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$33,495
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$33,495
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$34,195
Express 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$34,195
Express 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$34,695
Tradesman 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$34,695
Big Horn 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$35,145
Lone Star 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$35,145
Harvest 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$35,145
SLT 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$35,145
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$35,895
SLT 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$35,895
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$35,895
SLT 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$36,195
Big Horn 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$36,195
Lone Star 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$36,195
Sport 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$37,095
Night 4x2 Reg Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,095
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,195
Express 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,195
Harvest 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,795
Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
Lone Star Silver 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$37,795
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$37,795
Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,795
HFE 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$37,895
Sport 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$38,795
Night 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$38,795
Big Horn 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$38,845
SLT 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$38,845
Harvest 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$38,845
Lone Star 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$38,845
Sport 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$39,095
Night 4x4 Reg Cab 6'4" Box
$39,095
Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
Lone Star Silver 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,795
Harvest 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$39,795
Laramie 4x2 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$40,345
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$40,995
Night 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$40,995
Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
Harvest 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$41,395
Lone Star Silver 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$41,395
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$42,345
Sport 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,395
Night 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,395
Sport 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,995
Night 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,995
Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Harvest 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$43,395
Lone Star Silver 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Laramie 4x4 Quad Cab 6'4" Box
$43,845
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$44,245
Night 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$44,595
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$44,595
Rebel 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$45,495
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$45,845
Sport 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$46,595
Night 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$46,595
Rebel 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box
$47,595
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$47,845
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,095
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,095
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,395
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,395
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,595
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,595
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,995
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,995
$31,095
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
    • Tradesman Package
  • $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
  • $235

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine Block Heater
    • Winter Front Grille Cover
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
    • Tradesman Package
  • $560

    Starting MSRP

    • Trailer Brake Control
    • Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
    • Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
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    • Trailer Brake Control
    • Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
    • Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals
    • Exterior Mirrors Courtesy Lamps
    • Trailer Tow Mirrors
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (8HP70)
    • Tradesman Package
  • $825

    Starting MSRP

    • Rear Floor Mats
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
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    • Rear Floor Mats
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Year SiriusXM Radio Service
    • No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI/PR/VI/GU
    • For More Info
    • Call 800-643-2112
    • Carpet Floor Covering
    • Remote Keyless Entry w/All-Secure

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Standard
Stability Control

Steering

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

Suspension

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

Tires & Wheels

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

Weight & Capacity

6,800 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
4,877 lbs
Curb Weight
7,600 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
4,650 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
465 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,650 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
465 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
4,650 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
9,850 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
1,923 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,923 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
4,877 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,158 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,719 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
4,877 lbs
Base Curb Weight

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