2018 RAM 2500 Tradesman

• Auto On/Off Reflector Halogen Headlamps w/Delay-Off
• Black Door Handles
• Black Exterior Mirrors
• Black front bumper
• Black Grille
• Black Rear Step Bumper
• Black Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
• Cargo Lamp w/High Mount Stop Light
• Center Hub
• Clearcoat Paint
• Deep Tinted Glass
• Exterior Mirrors w/Heating Element
• Fixed Rear Window
• Front License Plate Bracket
• Full-Size Spare Tire Stored Underbody w/Crankdown
• Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
• Hemi Badge
• Next Generation Engine Controller
• Power Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding
• Regular Box Style
• Steel Spare Wheel
• Tailgate Rear Cargo Access
• Tires: LT245/70R17E BSW AS
• Variable Intermittent Wipers
• Vendor Painted Cargo Box Tracking
• Wheels: 17 x 7.5 Steel Styled

• 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• 40/20/40 Split Bench Seat
• 6 Speakers
• Analog Appearance
• Cargo Area Concealed Storage
• Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
• Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
• Delayed Accessory Power
• Driver Information Center
• Driver Seat
• Electronically Controlled Throttle
• Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
• Fixed Antenna
• Front Center Armrest
• Front Cupholder
• Full Cloth Headliner
• Full Vinyl/Rubber Floor Covering
• Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Voltmeter, Oil Pressure, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Oil Temperature, Transmission Fluid Temp, Engine Hour Meter and Trip Odometer
• Glove Box
• HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts and Console Ducts
• Instrument Panel Bin, Dashboard Storage, Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins and 2nd Row Underseat Storage
• Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert and Chrome/Metal-Look Interior Accents
• Locking Tailgate
• Manual Adjust Seats
• Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
• Manual Air Conditioning
• Manual Tilt Steering Column
• Media Hub (USB, AUX)
• Partial Floor Console w/Storage and 2 12V DC Power Outlets
• Passenger Seat
• Pickup Cargo Box Lights
• Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
• Power Door Locks
• Power Rear Windows
• Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock and Radio Data System
• Radio: 3.0
• Rear folding seat
• Seats w/Vinyl Back Material
• Sentry Key Immobilizer
• Urethane Gear Shifter Material
• Vinyl Rear Seat

• 160 Amp Alternator
• 2370# Maximum Payload
• 3.73 Axle Ratio
• 31 Gal. Fuel Tank
• 4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front And Rear Vented Discs, Brake Assist and Hill Hold Control
• 50 State Emissions
• 730CCA Maintenance-Free Battery w/Run Down Protection
• Auto Locking Hubs
• Class V Towing Equipment -inc: Hitch and Trailer Sway Control
• Engine: 5.7L V8 HEMI VVT
• Front Anti-Roll Bar
• GVWR: 9,000 lbs
• HD Shock Absorbers
• HD Suspension
• Hydraulic Power-Assist Steering
• Manual Transfer Case
• Multi-Link Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Part-Time Four-Wheel Drive
• Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
• Solid Axle Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
• Tip Start
• Trailer Wiring Harness
• Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode, Sequential Shift Control and Oil Cooler
• Transmission: 6-Speed Automatic (66RFE)

• ABS And Driveline Traction Control
• Airbag Occupancy Sensor
• Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
• Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
• Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Center 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
• ParkView Back-Up Camera
• Rear Child Safety Locks
• Side Impact Beams
• Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning

Model Highlights

Ram's powerful 2500 and 3500 Heavy-Duty (HD) trucks return for 2018 with even more to like. Across the HD range, buyers can choose between gasoline engines in the standard 5.7L and 6.4L Hemi V8s; as well as three versions of the 6.7L Cummins inline 6-cylinder diesel that top the range. All engines include a 6-speed automatic transmission, although a 6-speed manual transmission is offered with the diesel engine. The 5.7L Hemi is rated at 383 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque. The 6.4L Hemi V8 makes 410 horsepower and 429 pound-feet of torque. With the 6-speed manual, the Cummins is rated at 350 horsepower and 660 pound-feet of torque at just 1,500 rpm. When mated to the 6-speed automatic transmission, output jumps to 370 horsepower and 800 pound-feet of torque. In Ram 3500 trucks with the top-duty Aisin automatic, it makes 385 horsepower and a staggering 930 pound-feet of torque. High-pressure common-rail fuel injection helps aid refinement and clean up emissions and the Cummins is B20 biodiesel-blend compatible. The 5.7L, meanwhile, can be outfitted from the factory to run on compressed natural gas. Diesel Rams employ a Ram Active Air intake system that draws more cool air from the front of the truck for more power in hot temperatures or at high altitude. Also thanks to a variable-geometry turbocharger, Ram HD trucks have good responsiveness and drivability no matter what the load. Ram HDs can be ordered with either rear-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive. In 4-wheel-drive models, a front-axle disconnect system can help improve fuel economy by up to 1 mpg. The Ram 3500 utilizes a Hotchkiss leaf-spring rear suspension, while 2500s have replaced leaf springs with a 5-link coil spring setup. Front suspension is now courtesy of a 3-link system. 2500s can be optioned with heavy-duty air suspension in place of the coil springs, which allow for driver-controlled load-leveling with precise, individual adjustment. Leaf-sprung 3500 dual-rear-wheel trucks with maximum tow packages also feature the air suspension system. Ram 2500 trucks benefit from an 11.5-inch rear axle, while the high-output Cummins includes an 11.8-inch axle. The result is best-in-class towing and payload ratings for the 3500 (up to 30,000 pounds and 7,320 pounds, respectively) and best-in-class towing for the 2500 -- up to 17,940 pounds. For the first time, Ram offers an optional fifth-wheel tow package. Ram understands that its trucks must last a lifetime. As a start, the company offers a 5-year, 100,000-mile warranty on all of its powertrains. Each truck also has extended maintenance cycles for fuel filters and oil changes, including a 15,000-mile interval on the Cummins diesel. Inside, Ram HD trucks have been reconfigured to allow for increased creature comforts. Available amenities include soft-touch instrument panels and door trim, 2-tone upholstery and contrasting stitching. Wood and metal inlays accent the interior and a largest-in-class 8.4-inch full-color touchscreen display serves as central command for the Ram HD. Heated and ventilated seating and a heated steering wheel are also available. Buyers can choose between bucket seats or a 40/20/40 bench configuration. In either case there's a multi-media port in the center with USB, SD and auxiliary inputs. Eight trim levels are offered: Tradesman, SLT, Big Horn, Laramie, Outdoorsman, Laramie Longhorn, Power Wagon and Laramie Limited. These can be configured with either 2- or 4-wheel drive, 2-door Regular-cab, 4-door Crew-cab or 4-door Mega cabs. Two bed lengths are offered, a 6'4" or 8'. Ram's patented Ram Box can be equipped in several trims, adding a secure storage system in the sides of the bed. Each Ram HD offers a different set of interior appointments and equipment that can be tailored to fit basic work needs or provide a relatively luxurious cabin. Two different Uconnect systems with the 8.4-inch touchscreen are offered both with Bluetooth hands-free connectivity. The top system also provides wireless Internet connectivity, as well as HD Radio and SiriusXM compatibility. Top Laramie models offer impressive luxury and convenience, including a power-sliding rear window, leather upholstery, a heated steering wheel, dual-zone temperature control, an overhead console, a universal garage-door opener and special in-floor storage. Available features include an Alpine 10-speaker premium audio system, rain-sensing wipers and projector beam headlamps.