The Tradesman HD’s increased brawniness comes courtesy of a Ram 2500 HD frame, heavy duty axles with eight-lug hubs, and the company’s HD-spec 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 engine, producing 383 hp and ...

All in all, the Ram 1500 Tradesman was the best performer. One of the advantages of a work truck is that it can seat up to six, but the front middle seat can sometimes lack valuable storage space.

Update 1: Feb-15 2011 3:15 pm PT. Added new towing and hauling figures to the comparison chart. Out of the box, the two-wheel drive short bed Ram 1500 Tradesman with a 3.55 rear axle will be able ...

Ram goes back to basics with the 2019 2500/3500 HD Tradesman work truck It's a basic, white work truck that when optioned properly can tow 35,000 pounds, which is almost too awesome.