Pickup trucks have exploded in popularity in recent years as more and more drivers enjoy using them for off-road adventures or as a great luxury model for the family that provides a versatility not evidenced by sedans and SUVs. But for those truckers who go back to the old days, the key reason to own a pickup is as a work truck. If you are one of these drivers, then you know that there is no vehicle quite like a pickup truck to get the job done if you need it for your work. Whether your job involves towing equipment like a landscaper, carrying cargo like a contractor, or going to job sites with unpaved roads, only a pickup truck is built to provide you with this ability. So if you are looking for work trucks for sale near you, then you need to look for a Ram Tradesman.
The Ram Tradesman is the one truck that has the capability to get the job done for you with the ruggedness and dependability that can stand up to the most punishing tasks. Best of all, the Tradesman trim on Ram trucks is affordably priced, so you won’t bust your business’s budget getting behind the wheel of one. If you need a true work truck, then it’s time to get behind the wheel of a Ram Tradesman.
2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman
The flagship model of Ram trucks is the 1500. The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman has a base MSRP of $32,245 and provides a lot of options for a truck that you plan to use for work. It starts with your choice of either a Crew Cab or Quad Cab. For those who are a little confused, a Crew Cab has four full-size doors and two full rows of seats, while a Quad Cab has two full-size and two half-size doors, with a rear row that is slightly smaller than on the Crew Cab. In general, the Quad Cab will be lower priced than the Ram 1500 Tradesman with a Crew Cab while having a slightly higher towing rating. This is because the 2021 Ram 1500 with a Quad Cab has less gross vehicle weight than one with a Crew Cab.
Your options go beyond just deciding on the cab style. You also get a choice of either a standard 6’4” payload box or a shorter 5’7” box on the Crew Cab model of the Ram 1500 Tradesman. The bigger box increases the amount of payload your truck can carry while slightly reducing the towing capacity. Ram also gives you a choice of a 4X4 or 4X2 drivetrain on your 2021 Tradesman. While the 4X4 improves your truck’s traction, having a 4X2 drivetrain increases towing and hauling capacities. In other words, Ram lets you decide which features you need more for your work.
The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman has a rugged and durable exterior that is perfect for any task. This extends to the black and diesel gray interior with high-quality vinyl seats that are not just tough-looking but will easily stand up to the wear-and-tear you are sure to put your truck through on a daily basis. You will also find this interior easy to clean, so you won’t have to worry about maintaining it. What’s more, you and your passengers are sure to enjoy the Uconnect 3 infotainment system with a 5-inch touchscreen. This will allow you to utilize Bluetooth connectivity so you can stay connected while out on the job.
This is one truck that is built to get the job done. The 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman comes equipped with a 3.6-liter Pentastar V6 gas engine with eTorque paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission that produces up to 305 horsepower and 269 lb-ft of torque, enabling it to tow up to 7,730 pounds depending on your choice of cab style and drivetrain. It can also carry up to 2,300 pounds in its payload bed, so you can get all your materials and equipment to the job site in one easy trip.
The Ram 1500 Tradesman also won’t hurt you at the pump, as it is able to get an estimated 20 miles per gallon in city driving and 25 miles per gallon on the highway with front-wheel drive. This is due in part to the air cam that automatically deploys at high speed, extending a full 2.5-inches to reduce drag when driving your 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman on the highway. You will get slightly less fuel capacity with all-wheel drive, but it only drops to 19 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman
Sometimes you need more truck to truly get the job done right. This is where the 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman comes in. Affordably priced at a base MSRP of $34,095, the 2500 Tradesman has the same rugged design as the 1500 Tradesman but in a slightly bigger size. Also, like its smaller linemate, the 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman gives you plenty of choices.
First, you can choose between either a two-door Regular Cab with a single row of seats or a four-door Crew Cab with two full rows of seats. The Regular Cab can seat up to 3 passengers, while the Crew Cab seats 6 passengers. The Regular Cab also can haul more payload and has an increased towing capacity over the Crew Cab.
The options also extend to the choice of payload bed. While the Ram 2500 Tradesman Regular Cab comes with a standard 8’ long box, the Crew Cab model has a choice of the 6’4” standard box or an 8’ long box. Finally, you have a choice of 4X4 or 4X2 drivetrain. Just like the Ram 1500 Tradesman, the 4X4 drivetrain provides improved traction, especially in inclement weather, while the 4X2 drivetrain will improve the Tradesman’s towing capacity.
The 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman has a durable interior that features Ram Work Grade vinyl seats. Also, Ram has designed the 2500 Tradesman with easy-to-clean molded doors, so you can keep your truck spick-and-span without expending too much elbow grease. Ram has chosen a 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 to power the Tradesman, with an 8-speed automatic transmission. This engine provides 410 horsepower and generates 429 lb-ft of torque, allowing the 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman to tow up to 15,040 pounds and carry up to 4,010 pounds in its payload bed, depending on the cab style, choice of payload box, and drivetrain.
2021 Ram 3500 Tradesman
If you really need something that is heavy-duty to get the job done, the 2021 Ram 3500 is the truck that can handle it all. This rugged truck is the strongest in the family of Ram work trucks, and it is the one to go to when you need to get your toughest jobs done. Just like the Ram 2500 Tradesman, this full-size pickup gives you the choice of a Regular Cab or Crew Cab, as well as a 6’4” standard box or an 8’ long box. In addition, you also have the choice of a 4X4 or 4X2 drivetrain. The 2021 Ram 3500 Tradesman starts at an MSRP of $35,545.
The 2021 Ram 3500 Tradesman comes with the same 6.4-liter HEMI V-8 as the Ram 2500 Tradesman, allowing it to tow up to 14,970 pounds of trailer and 4,640 pounds of cargo in the payload bed. In addition, you can opt for the available 6.7-liter High-Output Cummins Turbo-Diesel I-6 engine. This comes paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission, capable of producing up to 370 horsepower and generating 850 lb-ft of torque. However, there is a high-output version of the turbo-diesel that produces 400 horsepower and a class-leading 1,075 lb-ft of torque. When equipped with this engine, the 2021 Ram 3500 is able to tow up to 37,100 pounds of trailer. This is the work truck to get if your job involves towing heavy loads.
Get the Job Done in a Truck Made for Work
Getting the job done right and easy is the key to your work. That is why choosing the right work truck for you is so important. Ram Trucks makes it easy for you by offering three great work trucks to choose from: the 2021 Ram 1500 Tradesman, the 2021 Ram 2500 Tradesman, and the 2021 Ram 3500 Tradesman. Each will help you tow heavy lows, carry plenty of cargo, and, most importantly, stay on the road and out of the repair shop, so you can focus on doing your job instead of worrying about your truck. If you need a truck to get the job done, it’s time you bought a truck that was made to handle all the work.
