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2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman specs & colors

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2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman

Showing the 2018 RAM 1500 Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 5'7" Box

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Key specs

Color options

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Packages

$235

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  • Engine Block Heater
  • Winter Front Grille Cover

$295

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

$0

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

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  • Trailer Brake Control
  • Power Black Trailer Tow Mirrors
  • Exterior Mirrors w/Supplemental Signals

Trailer Tow Mirrors & Brake Group

$0

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

$0

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

$595

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

Chrome Appearance Group

$825

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  • Rear Floor Mats
  • Front Floor Mats
  • SiriusXM Satellite Radio

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Specifications

Spare Wheel Size Full-Size in
Rear Wheel Material Styled Steel
Front Wheel Material Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Front Wheel Size 17 X 7 in
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 730
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 160
Engine Type Regular Unleaded V-6
Displacement 3.6 L/220
Engine Oil Cooler Regular Duty
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 305 @ 6400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 269 @ 4175
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 16 MPG
Cruising Range - City 416.00 mi
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 23 MPG
Fuel Economy Est-Combined 19 MPG
Estimated Battery Range N/A mi
Cruising Range - Hwy 598.00 mi
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), Low N/A
Trans Power Take Off N/A
Transfer Case Gear Ratio (:1), High N/A
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) N/A
Drivetrain Four Wheel Drive
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.29
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again N/A
Transfer Case Power Take Off No
Trans Type 8
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Transfer Case Model Electronic
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Suspension Type - Front Short And Long Arm
Axle Type - Rear Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Axle Type - Front Independent
Frame Type N/A
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) N/A
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.2 in
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness 13.8 in
Brake ABS System (Second Line) 4-Wheel
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx N/A gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 26 gal
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall N/A
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 45.4 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Steering Type Rack-Pinion
Rear Tire Size P265/70SR17
Spare Tire Size Full-Size
Front Tire Size P265/70SR17
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 441 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4410 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity 4410 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. 441 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. N/A lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. N/A lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. 4410 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating 9850 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 6800.00 lbs
Total Option Weight 0.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Front 2889 lbs
Curb Weight 5135.00 lbs
Option Weight - Rear 0.00 lbs
Base Curb Weight 5135 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity 1665.00 lbs
As Spec'd Payload 1665.00 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear 2246 lbs
Option Weight - Front 0.00 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating 7800.00 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight 5135.00 lbs
Front Hip Room 63.2 in
Second Shoulder Room 65.7 in
Ground to Top of Load Floor 35.4 in
Tailgate Width 60.4 in
Front Leg Room 41 in
Wheelbase 140 in
Cargo Box Length @ Floor 67.4 in
Height, Overall 77.5 in
Cargo Volume 50.3 ft³
Second Head Room 39.9 in
Length, Overall 229 in
Passenger Capacity 6
Cargo Box (Area) Height 20 in
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper N/A in
Ground Clearance, Rear 8.6 in
Ground Clearance, Front 8.6 in
Cab to End of Frame N/A in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper 48.4 in
Second Leg Room 40.3 in
Overhang, Front 40 in
Front Head Room 41 in
Cargo Box Width @ Floor 66.4 in
Length, Overall w/rear bumper N/A in
Second Hip Room 63.2 in
Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings 51 in
Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume N/A ft³
Width, Max w/o mirrors 79.4 in
Front Shoulder Room 66 in
Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear 66.4 in
Radio: 3.0 Standard
Media Hub (USB, AUX) Standard
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Radio Data System Standard
Fixed Antenna Standard
6 Speakers Standard
Galvanized Steel/Aluminum Panels Standard
Tailgate Rear Cargo Access Standard
Variable Intermittent Wipers Standard
Black Door Handles Standard
Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding Standard
Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light Standard
Black Rear Step Bumper Standard
Wheels: 17" x 7" Steel (STD) Standard
Black Front Bumper w/Black Rub Strip/Fascia Accent Standard
Fixed Rear Window Standard
Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim Standard
Manual Tailgate/Rear Door Lock Standard
Active Grille Shutters Standard
Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown Standard
Spray-In Bed Liner Standard
Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element Standard
Black Exterior Mirrors Standard
Steel Spare Wheel Standard
Tires: P265/70R17 BSW AS (STD) Standard
Regular Box Style Standard
Deep Tinted Glass Standard
Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off Standard
Black Grille Standard
Front License Plate Bracket Standard
Heavy Duty Vinyl 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Audio Jack Input for Mobile Devices Standard
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts Standard
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror Standard
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting Standard
Urethane Gear Shifter Material Standard
Interior Trim -inc: Deluxe Sound Insulation, Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents Standard
Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage Standard
Front Facing Vinyl Rear Seat Standard
Seats w/Vinyl Back Material Standard
Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering Standard
4-Way Passenger Seat Standard
Electronic Shift Standard
Remote USB Port Standard
Analog Appearance Standard
4-Way Driver Seat Standard
Power Rear Windows Standard
1 12V DC Power Outlet Standard
Storage Tray Standard
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Engine Hour Meter and Trip Odometer Standard
Manual Adjust Seats Standard
Driver Information Center Standard
Full Cloth Headliner Standard
Sentry Key Immobilizer Standard
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls Standard
40/20/40 Split Bench Seat Standard
Pickup Cargo Box Lights Standard
Front Armrest w/3 Cupholders Standard
Manual Tilt Steering Column Standard
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints Standard
Power Door Locks Standard
Rear Folding Seat Standard
Manual Air Conditioning Standard
Rear Cupholder Standard
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down Standard
Cargo Area Concealed Storage Standard
Rear Center Armrest Standard
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars Standard
Electronic Transfer Case Standard
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust Standard
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic (845RE) (STD) Standard
Engine: 3.6L V6 24V VVT -inc: Flex fuel capable (STD) Standard
26 Gal. Fuel Tank Standard
160 Amp Alternator Standard
HD Shock Absorbers Standard
3.21 Rear Axle Ratio (STD) Standard
Electric Power-Assist Steering Standard
Trailer Wiring Harness Standard
Engine Oil Cooler Standard
Class IV Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control Standard
Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
1670# Maximum Payload Standard
Auto Locking Hubs Standard
Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive Standard
Short And Long Arm Front Suspension w/Coil Springs Standard
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control Standard
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode and Oil Cooler Standard
GVWR: 6,800 lbs (STD) Standard
730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery Standard
Rear Child Safety Locks Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags Standard
Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Standard
Side Impact Beams Standard
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners Standard
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags Standard
Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning Standard
ABS And Driveline Traction Control Standard
Airbag Occupancy Sensor Standard
ParkView Back-Up Camera Standard
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags Standard

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