2017 RAM 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD

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?? 2017 RAM 1500 Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD — Overview

The 2017 RAM 1500 Tradesman is the base/entry-level trim of the 1500 lineup. In Quad Cab 2WD form it pairs practicality with everyday usability — ideal for work, hauling, and general utility. Seating is for up to 6 people thanks to a front split bench.

?? Key Features & Equipment

As a Tradesman, standard equipment leans toward utility and durability rather than luxury:

Interior & Convenience

• Vinyl or basic cloth seating with 40/20/40 bench in front

• Manual air-conditioning

• Cruise control

• Spray-in bedliner and locking tailgate available or included

• Manual tilt steering

• USB & auxiliary inputs, basic audio system

• Power windows and locks (standard on Quad Cab)

• Remote keyless entry available

Exterior

• 4-door Quad Cab body

• 17? steel wheels

• Black bumpers and simple grille

• Halogen headlights

• Tinted rear glass
  (Convenience and comfort upgrades typically require options or higher trims.)

Powertrain & Performance

The Tradesman Quad Cab 2WD could be equipped with a few different engines:

Engine Options

• 3.6?L Pentastar® V6 (standard): ~305?hp & 269?lb-ft torque

• 5.7?L HEMI® V8 (optional): ~395?hp & 410?lb-ft torque

• 3.0?L EcoDiesel V6 (optional): ~240?hp & 420?lb-ft torque

All were paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel-drive was standard for 2WD.

Fuel Economy & Efficiency

EPA ratings vary by engine:

3.6?L V6 (Gas)

• ~17?mpg city / ~25?mpg highway

5.7?L V8 (Gas)

• ~15?mpg city / ~22?mpg highway

3.0?L EcoDiesel V6

• ~20?mpg city / ~28?mpg highway

Towing & Payload

Performance depends heavily on engine and equipment:

• Maximum towing (gas V8) — Often up to ~10,200?lbs

• Towing with standard V6 — Typically lower, depends on config

• Payload capacity — ~1,500?–?1,880?lbs depending on engine/axle

Your actual tow and payload capacity depends on specific options (like axle ratio, bed length, and installed towing gear) — always check your truck’s door jam sticker or owner’s manual.

Dimensions

• Overall Length: ~229.0?in

• Wheelbase: ~140.5?in

• Cab Seating: Up to 6

• Fuel Tank: ~26?gal

• Bed Volume: ~58?cu?ft (with 6'4? bed)

Who This Truck Is For

The Tradesman trim is designed for buyers who want function over frills — a strong, reliable pickup for daily work, hauling tools and equipment, and utility use without paying for luxury or tech features. With multiple engine choices, it can also be tailored toward higher towing capacity or better fuel economy if the EcoDiesel is chosen.