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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
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$37,795
Express 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$37,795
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
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
Night 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$42,995
Sport 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
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,095
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,095
Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,395
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$50,395
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,595
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,595
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,995
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box *Ltd Avail*
$53,995
$31,895
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 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

Coca Cola Red

Interior
Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

  • 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

    $295

    Starting MSRP

    • Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
    • Front Suspension Skid Plate
    • Tow Hooks
  • Quick Order Package 27B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto (8HP70)
    • Tradesman Package
  • Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

    $480

    Starting MSRP

    • Trailer Brake Control
  • Quick Order Package 22B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

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

    $735

    Starting MSRP

    • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
    • Power Windows w/Front 1-Touch Down
    • Power Heated Fold-Away Mirrors
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    • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
    • Power Windows w/Front 1-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

    $680

    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 HI/AK/PR/VI
    • For More Info
    • Call 800-643-2112

Specifications

Highlights

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

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
14 in
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
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

Electrical

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

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
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

Backup Camera
Standard
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

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

Tires & Wheels

Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Rear Tire Size
P265/70SR17
Front Tire Size
P265/70SR17
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

Gross Combined Wt Rating
9,850 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,820 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
482 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,820 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
482 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,820 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,300 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,722 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,655 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,067 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,722 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,578 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,578 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,800 lbs
Curb Weight
4,722 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs

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