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option, is strong right off-throttle up to about 4,000 rpm, at which point the 8-speed quickly snicks up another gear to continue the power surge. On top of the power, I found the steering nimble, the brakes strong. And the visibility is excellent. As for ride, the base model Ram 1500 Tradesman 2WD ($25,195) is surprisingly comfortable. One would expect a regular cab with a payload capacity pushing 1,500-pound to be harsh and the seating cramped. It's neither. The truck takes the bumps, dips and irregularities in the road with aplomb, and the vinyl 60/40- split- bench seat is both comfortable and adjustable enough to make even taller drivers and passengers be at ease. There's a spacious center con- sole with 12-volt and USB con- nectivity to power electronics, and the Tradesman has a plastic base storage area behind the seats for smaller items such as heavy jackets, work boots, a briefcase and more. Having the optional UConnect system, with upgraded audio, Bluetooth and touch screen, modernizes the bare interior while making hands-free phone and other connectivity operations avail- pro pickup | continued March 2015 | EquipmentWorld.com 72 ® ICON reserves the right to change models, designs, =J@KNOLA?Eł?=PEKJOSEPDKQPJKPE?AKNK>HEC=PEKJ KJP=?PQOPK@=U=PBKNLNE?EJC KNIKNALNK@Q?PEJBKNI=PEKJ General Construction & Site Maintenance Scraper Systems A LANDOLL® Company ICON INDUSTRIES 4PD0PNAAPAHKEP(0Ġ SSSH=J@KHH?KIE?KJ TOUGH PROJECTS REQUIRE RUGGED MACHINES. MODEL 6510 CONSTRUCTION DISC MODEL 821 PULL TYPE SCRAPER MODEL 414 SCRAPER ROLLING PACKER The tradesman interior is all work truck from vinyl floor mat to vinyl split-bench seat. The center console is big and deep and the seats are comfortable. The windows and locks are manual.