NEW Ram Power Wagon (Tradesman): Basic and Capable!

[@patriot5526]

People criticize the Power Wagons low towing capacity compared to other 3/4 ton trucks. It is definitely lower, only 10,000lbs, but I can tell you as a PW owner and a rancher in Montana, that this truck will haul that 10,000 lbs places where no other truck could dream of. Moving hay and equipment in the winter in Montana, over snowy, muddy roads and mountainous terrain is nearly impossible except with a tractor. When you put the PW in 4 low, and lock the front and rear axles, that’s what you have, a tractor, except with heat and comfortable seats. No other 3/4 ton truck can compete with that. That 8,000 lbs of hay is going to get to exactly where you need it to go.

[@marcmcphee]

I love the Power Wagons! That 6.4 sounds so good too.

[@BloodAlwaysFindsItsLevel]

​@BrianEugeneLee-FJCruiserit's not worth it. Cummins is now going to make a gas engine because so

[@martinatchison]

Except on cold start up. Strange exhaust manifold “tinging”.

[@dantimber]

@@martinatchison What causes that noise?

[@amexna]

Seems like a great base for an overlanding build or to pull an RV. Cool truck.

[@bruceevans8837]

These trucks have been available for years, why dealers are suddenly ordering them is unknown to me. I ordered one in 2019 and when I did the dealer was unaware it was even possible, and there were only like 4 on dealer lots in the entire US. I traded it last year on a Wagoneer. I'm about to take delivery out of dealer stock on a 2024 Tradesman PW to replace my Gladiator and there are at least 10 of them on lots or in transit within 150 miles. As mentioned this is a very high value performance package, good on dealers figuring it out (or Ram figuring it out and producing more)

[@chenxili4589]

I remember this exact model was $45000 brand new in 2019

[@DejonBuick-jl2fx]

Wow, Ben this is a great looking affordable truck.

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

So ironic. I literally just looked at one of these and test drove it the other day. I used to own a 2014 Tradesman Power wagon. It was discounted and I bought it for $39k! Now they have the 8 spd auto, black wheels, black bumpers. Just wish they put at least the 5” screen so you can have Apple car play. The one I drove had the “work grade” vinyl seats and rubber floor. It was heavily discounted too!

[@jt31713]

you can option a 8.4 uconnect for 800$

[@retiredafce3373]

I came so close to ordering one of these! But the dealers around here are still playing games. I ordered a Ford F250 XL Off Road instead.

[@fscottgray9784]

Jeep needs to do this with their Rubicon model. Make a true affordable off road machine.

[@Wicked_Runs]

I've always liked Ram's cloth interior best. Shame it didn't have a trailer brake controller. I also thought the 8.4 display was standard. Didn't realize they still had the credit card size one. Bed line that puppy and I'd gladly take it

[@adv.013]

That is for the 2025 1500 not the HD yet, the refresh is coming for the HD

[@Roninforged]

My 2015 Tradesman PW has trailer brake controller, which is one of the reasons I bought it. I still have it and it’s running strong with only minor issues since I bought it in 2019. I got super lucky, as it only had 3,222 miles on it when I bought it! Love my PW!😎👍🇺🇸

[@ramaswamynarayanaswamy4806]

How many miles by the way...

[@tomorender6479]

Sleepers should be a package

[@mtnman3MTA3]

It’s really too cheap. You could tip your salesman 1,000 or 1,500 bucks so you don’t feel like you stole it.

[@MotoringAdventures_KE7SAI]

😂

[@B86432]

that is the dumbest thing i have ever red

[@Scorpion54092]

​@@B86432 *Read

[@himeh02]

@@B86432sarcasm 😂

[@pauldiesel4582]

A true 3/4 ton capacity truck.

[@trevorstanhope]

I have a 22 PowerTradesman and love it, gonna keep it until it dies. BUT everything is too expensive now: I got almost every option (including the 12" screen, bedliner, weather mats, etc) and I think I was OTD ~54k, now 2 years later you get less for more 8k more...

[@StevenEveral]

61k for a work truck with a big 6.4L V8, no frills, cloth seats, and only the necessary off road kit? Sounds great! The price is just a little too high, but it's cheaper than I thought it would be.

[@mouthbreather280]

This should be a 45k truck.

[@bigchungus1848]

@@mouthbreather280 I found some for under 50

[@INNIMA]

@@mouthbreather280in my area they are advertising these for 52k range

[@LouieSpagooey]

I don’t agree with today’s pricing on everything but if you’re interested in this truck, go test drive one. I’ve driven many makes and models but I really love my 3/4 ton Ram!

[@KenMcCune-wb3jp]

Ram power wagon is a cool truck

[@gerardoconchas9125]

Change the springs for more payload

[@rickclark4714]

How is the diving experience compared to a new f150? I know, apples and oranges, but still interested…

[@LouieSpagooey]

Like you said apples to oranges. The f150 is comfortable and feels more like riding in a car. The Ram 3/4 ton is a beast! It’s got tons of power and drives and handles like a truck. Love my Ram!

[@dantimber]

Hope they come with 35" tires for 2025

[@reignfire85]

Seeing that screen makes me feel spoiled with what the Frontier offers. I'm sure that Ram could make it bigger to make the tech-inclined happier but that means upping the price and thus stepping into non-basic territory. As long as it has the needed functions then people looking to get a Power Wagon aren't going to care if it's a big fancy screen or not, and that's the important part.

[@rustycaldwell1251]

Thank you for doing this review. If I were going to trade my Ram 3500 in on another truck this would be the one. Did it have the rubber floor mats? Now you can use the garden hose to wash it out.

[@BenHardyCars]

I think it did

[@edkruzel]

Ben, why do you skip over the truck's capabilities? You quickly mentioned payload, but not towing.

[@mrhuntmasterable]

Unless I missed it, I didn't hear you mention what gear ratio this vehicle was and is there any other engine availability? I do like this truck , be nice if you could get it with 8ft bed with spray liner, generator system and goose neck tow hitch. Also that truck is screaming for at least a 35 inch tire. Love Your reviews Ben I've seen a few , your straight forward and very informative.

[@1234567890ZETA]

4.10 ratio since 2014.

[@Icutmetal]

And unless you live under a rock, you’d already know the answer or you would have been resourceful and used Google.

[@adamswihart8661]

That's why Chevy is killing it with the Custom Trail Boss. 2 inch lift, off road worthy everything you need nothin you don't all for around 50K. Love my 2019.

[@baldomerovega65]

I bought my dad a 2021 custom trail boss 1500 with 6.2 and 10 speed and he loves it Too bad Chevy doesn’t offer 6.2 on custom trail boss any more !!!

[@canamxmr4760]

Have you noticed any of the new ram 1500s shifting rough or jerky? What about pulling to the right? I’m 2/2 and frankly disappointed with my new bighorn.

[@classiccorvettesmusclecars5846]

Basic is good but how is the reliability long term?

[@briandonald]

Only 1585 lbs for payload? 😮 I love that Hemi sound though.

[@Destroyer-Grizzly-BIH]

$62k is definitely dirt cheap, let me get 2 please and thank you.

[@INNIMA]

No its not in my area they are advertising these for around 52

[@JeffBrauss]

@7:38 … check those corners! 🤣

[@gabrielback5615]

my kind of truck

[@fit4ya1975]

Why wouldnt you say what year this truck is in the title or beginning of the video? This could be a "new" '23, '24' or '25.

[@ryanm78]

With the dial shifter, i'm guessing you can't down shift?

[@Icutmetal]

You didn’t watch the video?

[@1967PONY2011]

That payload is rough

[@leedanielson7452]

Nice! Except it NEEDS a bigger screen!!!!😮

[@Drpepperkev4]

i like the power wagon i rather have the higher trim level

[@scottbrawley407]

2024 Ram 2500HD Heavy-Duty Power Wagon Tradesman 6.4L Hemi V8 8-Speed Automatic Crew Cab 4X4!

[@seansweeney3088]

the new power wagon tradesman is a workhorse offroader

[@1234567890ZETA]

Tradesman Power Wagons have long existed since 2011 iirc.

[@yamahaguy1732]

I still think anything over 40k for something like it’s cloth seats is a ripoff

[@davidporter7051]

eggs cost over $5 a dozen and then you post a ridiculous statement like that. The worst part is someone agreed with you.

[@yamahaguy1732]

@@davidporter7051 just because things cost that much doesn’t make it not ridiculous. People like you who are fine with everything skyrocketing in price are the reason it’s gonna continue.

[@davidporter7051]

@@yamahaguy1732 not at all unlike you I can use my thinking cap. You are not and it's distributing. You are speaking like an ignorant socialist. This particular Power Wagon costs nearly identical to a 4x4 Ram 2500 quad cab from 2000. Prices haven't changed for the most part. If you can't handle the cost stay in your mom's basement.

[@johnhorton9637]

$62,000? Not affordable for everyone. But cheaper than most trucks that size

[@Adrian-mh8zd]

How much??

[@nwoutdoors3405]

This truck is confused. A 3/4 ton truck doesn't make a great off roader. A 3/4 ton truck with only 1500 lb payload doesn't make a great 3/4 ton truck. But, as an owner of an older powerwagon, i still love it!

[@tylermccormack5174]

I feel that Ram should offer a package like this on the 1500’s

[@mrmoparrr]

@@tylermccormack5174BackCountry

[@mrmoparrr]

Is there another upgrade between this Tradesman PW and the Full on PW ?

[@3vstang]

Sltand Laramie

[@chriswinters4644]

I'm Glad not expensive , we're not all rich

[@TimberXX]

1500 lb payload is awful. Can't use a camper. Seems like a waste

[@Icutmetal]

The only people that get wound up about a low payload in this truck miss the point of it completely.

[@ruthzoph5729]

More. Power. 1. Ton 3500. More. Power

[@johnklabechek8470]

Zero power wagon badging i see, no seat badging, no dash badging...

[@KamilG225]

The headunit was base about 10 years ago lol what the fuck.

[@eighty6films]

Wow, engine bay looks like the poster child for lot rot. The bilstein shocks are off a power wheels 😂 and it’s OVER $60,000 - I’ll take two @ that price.

[@Troy-y5g]

You seem more the Prius type

[@B86432]

Overpriced

[@texandy89]

hate the dial shifter

[@Wecouldusemorethinking]

I paid 47k otd with gap for one of these in November of 2019 🥹