Several manufacturers lifted the veil on new variants of their models at the 2011 Chicago Auto Show, and Ram is no exception with the introduction of the Tradesman, a pickup designed for contractors and commercial fleets.
In concrete terms, the Tradesman is a 1500 ST equipped with a 5.7-litre HEMI producing 390 hp and 407 ft-lb of torque, coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission. A 4x4 version is also available, as is a choice of short (6 foot 4) or long (8 foot) beds.
As for equipment, the Tradesman features a class IV hitch, heavy-duty engine and oil cooling systems as well as exclusive 17-inch steel wheels.
The pickup is delivered standard with a 160-amp alternator, a full-size spare tire, a 3.55 axle ratio, a 700-amp battery, a locking tailgate, rear wheel well liners and a Sentry Key theft deterrent system.
Canadian pricing has not yet been released.
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In concrete terms, the Tradesman is a 1500 ST equipped with a 5.7-litre HEMI producing 390 hp and 407 ft-lb of torque, coupled with a 5-speed automatic transmission. A 4x4 version is also available, as is a choice of short (6 foot 4) or long (8 foot) beds.
As for equipment, the Tradesman features a class IV hitch, heavy-duty engine and oil cooling systems as well as exclusive 17-inch steel wheels.
The pickup is delivered standard with a 160-amp alternator, a full-size spare tire, a 3.55 axle ratio, a 700-amp battery, a locking tailgate, rear wheel well liners and a Sentry Key theft deterrent system.
Canadian pricing has not yet been released.