Dodge TRADESMAN 100
Built: 1973 · Series: TRADESMAN
More machines from model year 1973
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Dodge Tradesman – the B-Series full-size van under its own name: eight-cylinder engines from 5,137 to 5,900 cc, kerb weight 1,698 to 2,100 kg, gross vehicle weight 2,550 to 2,880 kg
Tradesman was the model name under which Dodge marketed its B-Series full-size van directly; the numbers 100, 200 and 300 correspond to the B100, B200 and B300 payload classes, and the Custom suffix denotes higher-grade trim. The versions listed here show the spread from the lightest to the heaviest van in this range.
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The register lists here 5 versions with eight-cylinder engines of 5,137 to 5,900 cc, kerb weights of 1,698 to 2,100 kg, gross vehicle weights of 2,550 to 2,880 kg and widths of 1,960 to 2,060 mm.
As a plain commercial van without the camper conversions of other B-Series versions, the Tradesman served trade and delivery businesses as a simple, sturdy means of transport, competing with the Ford Econoline and the Chevrolet G-Series van. The consistent eight-cylinder engines provided ample power reserves at full load. Unlike the Nomad conversions, the Tradesman's bodywork remained factory-standard, making it the most affordable entry point into the B-Series.
A used-buying check should cover rust on the sills and load floor, the condition of the clutch and automatic transmission, and the function of the rear load doors after years of commercial use. On commercially used examples, the condition of the load-securing points on the floor should also be checked. Parts for the B-Series engine and running gear are widely available through the US aftermarket.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Dodge Tradesman, Dodge (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,137 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,240 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,931 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,550 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dodge TRADESMAN 100 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,931 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Dodge TRADESMAN 100?
2,550 kg.
What engine does the Dodge TRADESMAN 100 have?
8 cylinders, 5,137 cm³ displacement.
When was the Dodge TRADESMAN 100 built?
Production years: 1973.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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