What Are the Engine Options for the Ram 1500 Tradesman Trim Level?

How Powerful is the Ram 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab?

Are you looking for a pickup truck that is built for the jobsite? The entry-level Ram 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab is an affordable option for businesses in need of a hard-working pickup truck and can be tailored to fit the needs of you and your family at home. Winter Haven-area drivers in need of a power-packed pickup truck want to know – how powerful is the Ram 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab – and we are here to help with this Ram 1500 Tradesman engine guide created by Winter Haven CDJR in Winter Haven, FL.

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Standard 3.6-Liter Pentastar® V-6 Engine with eTorque
Ram 1500 Tradesman trim levels come standard with the reliable and capable 305-horsepower 3.6-liter Pentastar® V-6 engine that employs an eTorque Mild-Hybrid System to make 269 pound-feet of torque. The base Ram 1500 Tradesman powertrain employs a TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic transmission and will earn 20 mpg in the city and 25 mpg on the highway with a maximum towing capacity of 7,730 pounds. Front-wheel drive is standard for the Ram 1500 Tradesman with the option for four-wheel drive.

Available 3.0-Liter EcoDiesel® V-6 Engine

Are you looking for an engine that will upgrade towing power and fuel economy? The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman trim level is available with the best-in-class 3.0-liter EcoDiesel® V-6 engine. Armed with this power core under the hood, the Ram 1500 will manufacture 260 horsepower and 480 pound-feet of torque. Paired with the TorqueFlite eight-speed automatic, the Ram 1500 Tradesman HFE will earn 23 mpg in the city and 33 mpg on the highway. The Ram 1500 EcoDiesel® towing capacity is an impressive 12,560 pounds.

Available 5.7-Liter HEMI® V-8 Engine

Do you crave the power and performance of a monster eight-cylinder engine? The Ram 1500 Tradesman can be equipped with the tried-and-true 395-horsepower 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 – which will tow up to 11,610 pounds of cargo. The 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with the eTorque Mild-Hybrid System provides drivers with a second option that will provide an extra boost of torque and upgrade the maximum towing capacity to 12,750 pounds. Ram 1500 Tradesman models powered by the 5.7-liter HEMI® V-8 with eTorque will earn 17 mpg in the city and 23 mpg on the highway.

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How powerful is the Ram 1500 Tradesman Crew Cab? Are you interested in the entry-level Ram 1500 Tradesman? Learn more about the available engine options for the Ram 1500 Tradesman with this engine guide created by Winter Haven CDJR. Contact the Winter Haven CDJR team today to schedule a test drive!