2026 Ram 1500 · Trims · Tradesman

What is the 2026 Ram 1500 Tradesman?

The cheapest of the Ram 1500's ten trims in our data. The Tradesman starts at $44,775 as a with . The next one up is the Express, at $46,900, 4x2.

Our Ram 1500 data has ten on the Crew Cab with the 5-ft 7-in bed, their modeled engines and drive systems, and the sourced and towing combinations. It doesn't have other cabs and beds or every equipment and appearance yet, so something missing from this page may still be offered.

Where the Tradesman sits

Every 2026 Ram 1500 trim in our data by starting price, each as a Crew Cab short bed. Each is priced as it comes, so some include and some don't.

  1. Tradesman4x2$44,775
  2. Express4x2$46,900
  3. Big Horn4x2$50,030
  4. Warlock4x4$52,865
  5. Laramie4x2$61,480
  6. Rebel4x4$65,445
  7. RHO4x4$73,795
  8. Limited4x4$76,405
  9. Limited Longhorn4x4$76,900
  10. Tungsten4x4$88,800

The Tradesman as it comes

Before any options as a Crew Cab short bed.

Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque
Transmission
850RE 8-speed automatic
Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Wheels
18-inch painted steel wheels
Tires
275/65R18 all-season
Seats
Vinyl front bench
Touchscreen
8.4-inch Uconnect touchscreen

Also standard: Tow/Haul package

One step up: the Express

The Express costs $2,125 more. Our Ram 1500 data isn't complete enough to list what it adds.

What is the Express? →

What you can add

Options and packages for the Tradesman Crew Cab short bed, by their own price. Some need others with them.

  • 3.55:1 rear axleDMD+$145
  • 3.92:1 rear axleDMHNeeds 3.0L Hurricane I6+$195
  • 3.0L Hurricane I6EFH+$1,695
  • Tradesman Level 1A61+$1,695
  • 5.7L HEMI V8 eTorqueEZL+$2,895
  • 4WD+$3,400
  • Trailer-Tow GroupAHCPrice not in our data

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The Tradesman Crew Cab short bed, as it comes

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Tradesman

$44,775

Crew Cab, 5'7″ Bed

5.6 FT BED144.6″ WHEELBASE32.1″ TIRE
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Bed
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Torque
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What your options change

This is a stock Tradesman. Pick a package and every part it swaps shows up here, and in orange on the truck.

  • No Auto 4WD
  • No Low range
  • No Rear locker
  • No Off-road
  • No Heated seats
  • No Ventilated seats
Engine
3.6L Pentastar V6 eTorque
Transmission
850RE 8-speed automatic
Transfer case
Rear-wheel drive
Rear differential
3.21:1 rear axle
Axle ratio
3.21:1
GCWR
11,900 lb
Wheels
18″
Tires
275/65R18
Touchscreen
8.4″
Suspension
Five-link rear coil suspension
Bed floor
67.4″ · 53.8 cu ft

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Lower starting price than the Ram 1500

2026 Ram 1500: $44,775

Before destination and options. Cab and body styles can differ. Ram 1500: Tradesman · Crew Cab, 5'7″ Bed.

Higher available horsepower than the Ram 1500

2026 Ram 1500: 540 hp

Highest published output in each guide.

Higher tow rating than the Ram 1500

2026 Ram 1500: 11,140 lb

With required equipment. Check your truck’s labels and loaded limits.

About these comparisons

Each illustration and link uses the build behind its number. Comparisons cover the model years and bodies in our guides. Different rows can use different trims and equipment. Missing values aren’t treated as zero; reported prices and inferred ratings aren’t ranked.

  • Lowest listed trim price in each guide, before destination, options, taxes and fees. Cab and body styles can differ.
  • Highest published output found in each guide. This compares available power, not acceleration or the trim you selected.
  • Highest published rating found in each guide, with required equipment. Actual truck labels, occupants and cargo determine your limit.