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Just out of curiosity, what are the differences from a normal 2500 and the power wagon?
 
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Didn't feel like it Little guy. Rather ask ppl who actually have one
 

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i do know that they are lighter sprung so they have lower payload and GVWR ratings.
 
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So pretty much the rebels big brother. I didn't know if it had different power ratings.
 

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Just out of curiosity, what are the differences from a normal 2500 and the power wagon?

From what I have researched the biggest differences are: winch, locking differentials, elec. disconnecting front sway bar, & shocks. Just about everything else you can get as options on a regular 2500. Oh, & of coarse they have changed the look this year to match the Rebel.
I love the look (then & now) but I couldn't justify the extra cash for things I know I wouldn't use.
I added a few options to an Outdoorsman & got everything I wanted for about $5,000 less than a Powerwagon.
If money ever allows, I want to get a late 50's PW similar to the one pictured next to my name. In fact I would like to have two... one fully restored & one to get down & dirty with!:naughty:
 
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Are the locking differentials the same thing as 4wd lock?
 

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Are the locking differentials the same thing as 4wd lock?

No. Front and rear diff lock can be engaged as rear only or front and rear. Sway bar disconnects along with custom supension for added articualtion. Has a factory lift, winch, down hill assist.

The down fall is the lockers can only be used in 4low.
 

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Don't forget the skid plates, lots of protection.
 

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The first fourth Gen Power Wagons also came with 4.56 gears. I'm not sure if the newer models are geared that low or not. Other members answered the other differences and of course you obviously can see the 33 inch tires and graphics.
 

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The first fourth Gen Power Wagons also came with 4.56 gears. I'm not sure if the newer models are geared that low or not. Other members answered the other differences and of course you obviously can see the 33 inch tires and graphics.



When they switch to the 6.4 they also switched gearing to 4.10. No more 4.56 sadly


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The body, interior, and engine/tyranny are the same. Almost everything else is different.
 

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The new 4x4 off road package gives you a lot of the useful features but in a lot more configurations and cheaper. (Cummins, mega cab, etc.)

I love the Power Wagon, don't get me wrong, but anyone who has used a winch knows that being buried inside a bumper is probably problematic down the road...

The rest of it is a rock crawlers dream though.
 

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I would like to swap in the Power Wagon "Articulink" front control arms.

I've compared photos of the PW vs. non and it appears it would be a bolt on deal.


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Anyone done this yet???
 

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Unfortunately the payload on a PW is dismal, something like 1500#, less than a 1500 or F150. I looked hard at them until I realized that since I tow an rv, it's a no-go unless you want to plow money into springs, etc.
 

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Unfortunately the payload on a PW is dismal, something like 1500#, less than a 1500 or F150. I looked hard at them until I realized that since I tow an rv, it's a no-go unless you want to plow money into springs, etc.

It's a specific build for a specific purpose, no doubt about it.

I had a 2012 Power Wagon, I now have a 2017 6.4L Crew Cab 2500 with the 4x4 package. The Power Wagon was a rock crawler, the 2017 is a much better all rounder. Just my opinion, but drawn from experience.
 

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Unfortunately the payload on a PW is dismal, something like 1500#, less than a 1500 or F150. I looked hard at them until I realized that since I tow an rv, it's a no-go unless you want to plow money into springs, etc.

The data sheet is designed to keep the unwashed away. Probably the same reason RAM doesn't go out of it's way to publish comparisons like the OP wants. I don't know why you'd want a Power Wagon anyway, it's not any good and you wouldn't be happy.

Look how lame Power Wagons are. Lockers, winch, lift, 37's. LAME! I mean it won't even pull an RV or anything. A 1500 is probably better for you.

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They suck offroad too.

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