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2018 RAM 2500 Tradesman specs & colors

MSRP
Tradesman 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$33,045
Tradesman 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$35,845
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$36,645
Tradesman 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$36,845
SLT 4x2 Reg Cab 8' Box
$37,395
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$39,445
Tradesman 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$39,645
SLT 4x4 Reg Cab 8' Box
$40,195
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$41,895
Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$41,895
Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$41,895
Big Horn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$42,095
Lone Star 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$42,095
SLT 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$42,095
Big Horn 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
SLT 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Lone Star 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$43,395
Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$44,695
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$44,695
Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$44,695
SLT 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$44,895
Lone Star 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$44,895
Big Horn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$44,895
SLT 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$46,195
Lone Star 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$46,195
Big Horn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$46,195
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$48,445
Laramie 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$48,645
Laramie 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$49,945
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$51,645
Laramie 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$51,845
Power Wagon 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$52,845
Laramie 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$53,145
Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$54,945
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$54,945
Laramie Longhorn 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$55,145
Limited 4x2 Crew Cab 8' Box
$55,145
Longhorn 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$56,445
Limited 4x2 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$56,445
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$58,145
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 6'4" Box
$58,145
Longhorn 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$58,345
Limited 4x4 Crew Cab 8' Box
$58,345
Limited 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$59,645
Longhorn 4x4 Mega Cab 6'4" Box
$59,645
$36,845
Starting MSRP
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2018 RAM 2500 Tradesman

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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
  • Rear Wheel Drive

Color options

Exterior

Case Construction Yellow

Interior
Black / Diesel Gray Interior
Diesel Gray / Black

Packages

  • Quick Order Package 26A Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI VVT
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
    • Front Armrest w/Cupholders
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    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI VVT
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
    • Front Armrest w/Cupholders
    • Storage Tray
  • Quick Order Package 22A Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

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

    $0

    Starting MSRP

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

    $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Manual (G56)
  • Quick Order Package 2FA Tradesman

    $0

    Starting MSRP

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

    $695

    Starting MSRP

    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
    • For More Info
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    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
    • For More Info
    • Call 800-643-2112
    • Carpet Floor Covering
    • Front & Rear Floor Mats
    • Remote Keyless Entry
  • Cold Weather Group

    $145

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine Block Heater
    • Winter Front Grille Cover
  • Chrome Appearance Group

    $895

    Starting MSRP

    • Bright Rear Bumper
    • Bright Grille
    • 18" Steel Spare Wheel
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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

Specifications

Highlights

Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-8
MPG
-
Horsepower
350 hp
410 hp
383 hp
383 hp
Seating Capacity
6

Brakes

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

Electrical

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

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM
400 @ 4000
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
383 @ 5600
Displacement
5.7 L/345
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline V-8
Transmission Options
6-Speed A/T
M/T
6-Speed M/T
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
MPG
-
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A

Measurements

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

Safety

Stability Control
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard

Steering

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

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Axle Type - Front
Non-Independent
Axle Type - Rear
Rigid Axle
Suspension Type - Front
Multi-Link

Tires & Wheels

Front Tire Size
LT245/70SR17
Rear Tire Size
LT245/70SR17
Spare Tire Size
Full-Size
Front Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
17 X 7.5 in
Spare Wheel Size
Full-Size in
Front Wheel Material
Styled Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Styled Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel

Weight & Capacity

Maximum Trailering Capacity
11,390 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight
6,439 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
0 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
2,791 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
3,648 lbs
Base Curb Weight
6,440 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
2,561 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,561 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
2,802 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,210 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
1,139 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
11,390 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
5,000 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
18,300 lbs
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
32 gal
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
9,000 lbs
Total Option Weight
0 lbs
Curb Weight
6,439 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
11,000 lbs

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