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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
$35,845
Starting MSRP
Current listing price
2018 RAM 2500 Tradesman

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Key specs

Color options

Interior
Black / Diesel Gray Interior
Diesel Gray / Black

Packages

  • $145

    Starting MSRP

  • $735

    Starting MSRP

    • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
    • Power Windows w/Front 1-Touch Down
    • Fold-Away Power Heated Mirrors
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    • Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
    • Power Windows w/Front 1-Touch Down
    • Fold-Away Power Heated Mirrors
    • Black Exterior Mirrors
    • Premium Vinyl Door Trim w/Map Pocket
    • Power Locks
    • Remote Keyless Entry
  • $145

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine Block Heater
    • Winter Front Grille Cover
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI CNG
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
  • $195

    Starting MSRP

  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 6.7L I6 Cummins Turbo Diesel
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (68RFE)
  • $845

    Starting MSRP

    • Clearance Lamps
    • Tires: LT275/70R18E OWL On/Off Road
    • I/P Mounted Auxiliary Switches
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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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 6.4L HD V8 HEMI w/MDS
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
  • $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
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

    • Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI VVT
    • Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)
  • $545

    Starting MSRP

    • Front Floor Mats
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
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    • Front Floor Mats
    • SiriusXM Satellite Radio
    • 1-Yr SiriusXM Radio Service
    • For More Info
    • Call 800-643-2112
    • Carpet Floor Covering
  • $0

    Starting MSRP

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

Specifications

Highlights

Regular Unleaded V-8
Engine Type
-
MPG
350 hp
410 hp
383 hp
383 hp
Horsepower
3
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

40 in
Front Head Room
41 in
Front Leg Room
66 in
Front Shoulder Room
63 in
Front Hip Room
N/A
Second Head Room
N/A
Second Leg Room
N/A
Second Shoulder Room
N/A
Second Hip Room
141 in
Wheelbase
N/A
Length, Overall w/o rear bumper
N/A
Length, Overall w/rear bumper
230 in
Length, Overall
79 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
78 in
Height, Overall
40 in
Overhang, Front
50 in
Overhang, Rear w/o bumper
3
Passenger Capacity
36 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
N/A
Cab to End of Frame

Safety

Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control

Steering

Re-Circulating Ball
Steering Type
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
42 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

32 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
11,250 lbs
Gross Axle Weight Rating
9,000 lbs
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
0 lbs
Total Option Weight
6,321 lbs
Curb Weight
6,321 lbs
Base Curb Weight
0 lbs
Option Weight - Rear
0 lbs
Option Weight - Front
2,659 lbs
Curb Weight - Rear
3,662 lbs
Curb Weight - Front
18,300 lbs
Gross Combined Wt Rating
5,000 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
500 lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
11,510 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1,151 lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
11,330 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,833 lbs
Fifth Wheel Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
11,510 lbs
Maximum Trailering Capacity
2,679 lbs
As Spec'd Payload
2,679 lbs
Maximum Payload Capacity
6,321 lbs
As Spec'd Curb Weight

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