2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 7 ก.ค. 2024
- As the 2017 Ram 2500 Power Wagon climbed the jagged rocks I’m not sure I could climb with my own two feet, it seemed an unstoppable force. Seeing any truck make this climb would be impressive, but there is something about the massive 6,996-pound heavy duty pickup scaling the rocks that truly seems to defy physics.
For 2017, the Power Wagon is all grown up, offering new looks and a few small tweaks to make it even better. Up front, the truck borrows the grille from its little brother the Ram Rebel and rids itself of the childish graphics that were offered on the previous truck, offering a much cleaner “Power Wagon” graphic on the sides of the box. A new powder coated front bumper has also been added to protect it from the scraping of the winch cable.
Besides these small upgrades, the recipe for this big brute hasn’t changed. Powering the wheels is a 6.4-liter V8 good for 410 horsepower and 429 lb-ft of torque, sent through a six-speed automatic transmission. A total of 14.3 inches of ground clearance helps to clear everything on the ground along with a 33.6-degree approach angle, 26.2-degree departure angle and 23.5-degree breakover angle.
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This is so much better than the raptor
I agree love the 4x4 being done manually!!!!!!!
do you have to be completely stopped to put this in 4H
I own the 2017 Ram Power Wagon same color as this one. I love it!!!!!
Great review. .thanks!
All the TH-cam reviews on this truck look like they were the same time on the same day. I see the same spotters on lots of different channels videos.
So cool.
GREAT A VIDEO. NICE!
I just bought an 88 power wagon with the 5.9 v8 to restore/build and the only downside is the mpg- about 12
Cody Spaulding Which is only 1 or 2 MPG shy of what I get in my 2018 so don't let that bother you.
that's what I call a truck winch mud tires manual ingage 4wd
i want one
TFL suggested Steven grow a beard. Look at him now!
you can get a tradesmen trim with a power wagon package for less.
Jake Rheault You miss out on some nice features though.
Its mainly just aesthetics, nothing is different function wise
The engine feels like it's just enough for the truck? The damn thing moves out considering it's weight!
Why is there so much hate for rams Chuck Norris drives Dodge Rams..... why do you hate what Chuck Norris what drives.
Would be great to get the power wagon with the 6.7L CTD
we need diesel power
I have the megacab 4x4 CTD. Would love to add some of the power wagon features to mine.
Cromwell Co A big heavy cummins doesn't work with this application, you wouldn't be able to tow anymore (actually less), your adding 1000lbs over the front which is horrible, and you lose the winch. All negatives in my opinion, factor in the extra 10 grand you'd have to spend and it's literally all negatives. Diesels belong on the road pulling, not doing this.
Good points, but to be accurate the front end weight difference is about 500lbs as 6.4Hemi weighs about 500lbs and the 6.7 Cummins weighs about 1000lbs. Certainly enough to validate your point but not a 1000lb difference. Good point about the winch, I will have to install an aftermarket bumper. Oh well.
It doesnt have to be that big of a displacement. They could offer a 3.0 liter diesel turbo. They should offer it as an option. Not everyone needs to tow.
You won't hear me say this very often...but I think you would actually be better off getting a Jeep Rubicon. The only thing you would lose is the hauling capability of a truck. Of course if you have the money to pay $52-57k for the truck, for the gas at 12-16 mpg, and for tire replacement of 33-inch tires...not to mention any repair costs that might come up...I dunno, can you say maxed-out F350 King Ranch? At least then you'd get a better transmission than a crappy 6-speed.
bdoleza A jeep isn't capable of what I need from my 2018 Power Wagon. I'd love to see a Jeep pull a tandem axle deck over with 10,000lbs + of hardwood out of the bush. An F350 king ranch has no business being in the bush where I go either, they have a big heavy diesel over the front axle, don't have the articulation to get over logs and creeks, don't have locking diffs, don't have the ground clearance, and don't have the winch.
Coming soon to your local Walmart parking lot.
Why do these guys always drive these in the desert......how many people live in a desert vs the country/bush?
cdn musl
Texas New Mexico, Arizona.. U idiot
LOOK AT THE LANDSCAPE. they are in the west south/west of the country
@@ramtrucks721
There is a state called U Idiot? Please point it out so I'll never go there. Screw the wall let's send back idiots.😁
Great review had a 2016 Ford F150 Lariat my first truck ever very nice. I've owned quite a few Dodges and love them so this a very nice truck. All that's missing is a Hellcat engine and now you're talking! :D (I hear they are working on a Hellcat truck.) Or once purchased send it here, get the 392 bored out to 448 for ~$5.2K and have nearly 650 HP. :D Link: www.shophemi.com/c-1122-64-hemi-based-short-block-392-and-up.aspx
Peeps, punish sounds strtngly kunnone ...
They should put the Cummins in it
Sweet Victory Definitely not.
Diesel motor is way to heavy.
Get the 6.7 diesel 2500...a way better truck in every way add the locking riffs and winch later! More power ...800 LBS of torque freaking awesome!!!
Air Suspension and a serious diet.
a serious diet?
Ivan Vojt Get a Rebel then, this a heavy duty truck. This is supposed to be heavy and rugged. I for sure wouldn't change a thing on these other than the transmission, the 66 needs to go and the 8 speed needs to be brought in.
How does the front handle all that weight, 12,000# is heavy. Why even put such a heavy winch up front? If it's that heavy (12,000#), they should put it in the bed.
The 12,000lbs pertains to the pulling capacity of the winch it is that strong. I know it because I drive one.
It's for pulling fords out of the mud.
Don Kingery It handles it more than fine, you have to remember that while yes the truck itself is only 7500lbs, when buried in the mud they have a lot more drag and need the 12,000lbs of pulling force to get them or other trucks out. Make sure you get the dual alternators though, so I happy I did.
ive heard to have a winch properly fitted to your truck/suv it should be able to pull 1.5 times the weight of the truck. ive seen 4runners with winches around 6-8k lbs, so it makes sense that this 7k lb truck has a winch that can pull 12k lbs.
that MPG yikes!
I have a 2007 Dodge 1500, regular cab, short bed with the 4.7l engine. This new PW gets the same highway mileage. This new truck with far more weight and capability, gets the same mileage as my "small" pickup! Pretty impressive, if you ask me. ;)
Miguel Ircontar WHO CARES ABOUT GAS MPG!!! Sounds like you need to stay on the porch because your not running with the BIG DOGS!
In U.S and I have this said by a couple American friends I have people buy these cars as their daily driver which is totally irrational. There is a reason why no one else buys them in other countries.
Krisian Zavalani It's irrational if you can't afford to do it sure, if you can then what's the issue?
That’s because there isn’t any country as rich as the US.......
Ford Raptor is much better
Ahmad Shinawi For jumping through the dunes sure, not for climbing rocks or going through mud though.
Ahmad Shinawi they are built for different tasks raptor is for dunes literally that’s it the power wagon can climb rocks, and dunes it’s more of a tool a raptor is just a big dune buggy power wagon is a work truck capable of other tasks a ford raptor is a neat daily that can go on dunes so both have its perks and flaws
Needs a diet like the 2019 ram 1500s got and better areodynaimcs. Lol
Aaron T No it doesn't.
ugliest grille In segment
datrelle g I love it, now it actually looks different compared to the regular 2500's.
so tired of all these 4 door trucks..why can't dodge make this model in something that isn't 50 feet long...lol,lol….not everybody needs 4 doors to drive to the mall...…...
nice interior but the exterior looks old and ugly
I can`t believe people buy this shit in U.S
Krisian Zavalani where are you from, and what do they buy there?
@david cho -- Judging from Krisian's last name, probably Albania.
Krisian may also be missing the fact that this is a heavy duty (2500) truck, so it makes it rather unique in being able to carry a lot of load, haul a lot, and yet gives you ability to go into fairly serious terrain. If you need that combination, there isn't really anything else available. I don't need it, so I wouldn't buy it, but that does not diminish its utility to others.
No, they buy this shit to park it at the local mall. Rarely does it get used for its intended purpose. Krisian has a point.
They may do that, it is their choice, but Krisian did not make that point, you did. He just asserted it was shit, nothing more.