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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
$33,495
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 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

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
  • Cold Weather Group

    $235

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine Block Heater
    • Winter Front Grille Cover
  • Quick Order Package 27B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI MDS VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto (8HP70)
    • Tradesman Package
  • Popular Equipment Group

    $825

    Starting MSRP

    • Rear Floor Mats
    • Front Floor Mats
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
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    • Rear Floor Mats
    • Front Floor Mats
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
    • No Satellite Coverage w/HI/AK/PR/VI/GU
    • For More Info
    • Call 800-643-2112
    • Remote Keyless Entry w/All-Secure
  • Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

    $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
  • Quick Order Package 22B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE)
    • Tradesman Package
  • Quick Order Package 28B Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 3.0L V6 Turbo Diesel
    • Transmission: 8-Speed Auto (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

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

Electrical

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

Engine

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

Measurements

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

Safety

Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard

Steering

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

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

Weight & Capacity

Gross Axle Weight Rating
7,600 lbs
Curb Weight
4,941 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
6,800 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,219 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
2,722 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
4,600 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
460 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,600 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
460 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
4,600 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
9,850 lbs
Base Curb Weight
4,941 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
1,859 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
1,859 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
4,941 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
26 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A

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