2016 RAM 2500 Tradesman specs & colors

Crew Cab Pickup

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$38,810

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Key specs

4-door

6 seats

383.0-hp, 5.7-liter, 8 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)

0 combined MPG

230.4" length, 77.3" height

Four Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Interior

Black / Diesel Gray Interior

Diesel Gray / Black

Packages

Cold Weather Group

$95

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- Engine Block Heater
- Winter Front Grille Cover
Heavy Duty Snow Plow Prep Group

$135

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- Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
Popular Equipment Group

$695

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- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
- No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI
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$695

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- SiriusXM Satellite Radio
- 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
- No Satellite Coverage w/AK/HI
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- Call 800-643-2112
- Carpet Floor Covering
- Front & Rear Floor Mats
- Remote Keyless Entry

Chrome Appearance Group

$895

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- Bright Rear Bumper
- Bright Grille
- 18" Steel Spare Wheel
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$895

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- Bright Rear Bumper
- Bright Grille
- 18" Steel Spare Wheel
- Wheels: 18" x 8.0" Steel Chrome Clad
- Tires: LT275/70R18E BSW AS
- Bright Front Bumper
Quick Order Package 22A Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 6.4L Heavy Duty V8 HEMI w/MDS
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
- Front Armrest w/Cupholders
Quick Order Package 27A Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI CNG
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
- Front Armrest w/Cupholders
DOT Certified Roadside Safety Kit

$150

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- 3 Reflecting Triangles
- Spare Fuses
- DOT Fire Extinguisher
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$150

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- 3 Reflecting Triangles
- Spare Fuses
- DOT Fire Extinguisher
- 2 Red Vinyl Flags
Snow Chief Group

$780

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- Clearance Lamps
- Tires: LT275/70R18E OWL On/Off Road
- I/P Mounted Auxiliary Switches
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$780

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- Clearance Lamps
- Tires: LT275/70R18E OWL On/Off Road
- I/P Mounted Auxiliary Switches
- Anti-Spin Differential Rear Axle
- Transfer Case Skid Plate Shield
Smoker's Group

$60

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- Cigar Lighter
- Removable Ash Tray
Quick Order Package 2FA Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (68RFE)
Protection Group

$100

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Quick Order Package 26A Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI VVT
- Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
- Front Armrest w/Cupholders
Quick Order Package 2EA Tradesman

$0

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- Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
- Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (G56)

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded V-8

Engine Type

MPG

370 hp
410 hp
383 hp
383 hp

Horsepower

Seating Capacity

Brakes

4-Wheel Disc

Brake Type

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

14 in

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

14 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

N/A

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Electrical

730

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

160

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Engine

Regular Unleaded V-8

Engine Type

5.7 L/345

Displacement

383 @ 5600

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

400 @ 4000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode

Transmission Options

MPG

N/A

Total Cooling System Capacity

Measurements

Passenger Capacity

41 in

Front Head Room

41 in

Front Leg Room

66 in

Front Shoulder Room

63 in

Front Hip Room

40 in

Second Head Room

40 in

Second Leg Room

66 in

Second Shoulder Room

63 in

Second Hip Room

169 in

Wheelbase

N/A

Length, Overall w/o rear bumper

N/A

Length, Overall w/rear bumper

259 in

Length, Overall

79 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

79 in

Height, Overall

40 in

Overhang, Front

50 in

Overhang, Rear w/o bumper

N/A

Cab to End of Frame

38 in

Ground to Top of Load Floor

7 in

Ground Clearance, Front

7 in

Ground Clearance, Rear

98 in

Cargo Box Length @ Floor

66 in

Cargo Box Width @ Top, Rear

66 in

Cargo Box Width @ Floor

51 in

Cargo Box Width @ Wheelhousings

20 in

Cargo Box (Area) Height

N/A

Tailgate Width

75 ft³

Cargo Volume

N/A

Ext'd Cab Cargo Volume

Safety

Standard

Stability Control

Steering

Re-Circulating Ball

Steering Type

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

49 ft

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

N/A

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Suspension

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear

Non-Independent

Axle Type - Front

Rigid Axle

Axle Type - Rear

Tires & Wheels

LT245/70SR17

Front Tire Size

LT245/70SR17

Rear Tire Size

Full-Size

Spare Tire Size

17 X 7.5 in

Front Wheel Size

17 X 7.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

Full-Size in

Spare Wheel Size

Styled Steel

Front Wheel Material

Styled Steel

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Weight & Capacity

6,802 lbs

Base Curb Weight

3,951 lbs

Curb Weight - Front

2,852 lbs

Curb Weight - Rear

0 lbs

Option Weight - Front

0 lbs

Option Weight - Rear

6,803 lbs

As Spec'd Curb Weight

2,197 lbs

As Spec'd Payload

2,197 lbs

Maximum Payload Capacity

18,300 lbs

Gross Combined Wt Rating

5,000 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

11,030 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

1,103 lbs

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

N/A

Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

11,030 lbs

Maximum Trailering Capacity

32 gal

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

N/A

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

11,250 lbs

Gross Axle Weight Rating

6,803 lbs

Curb Weight

0 lbs

Total Option Weight

9,000 lbs

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

500 lbs

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

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