Ram Power Wagon vs. TRX: Which Truck Would YOU Buy For $71K?

If you had over $71,000 to spend on a brand new truck, would you go for the insane, 702 horsepower Ram 1500 TRX or would you go for the beefy and brawny Power Wagon? In this video, Andre goes through the similarities and differences with both trucks.
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[@slaphands7703]

Like both of them but TRX would be my pick. No wait power wagon. Or hmmm.........

[@jmar3011]

Andre you definitely dropped the ball! You forgot one of the biggest selling points of the Power Wagon. Front and rear lockers!!

[@youngblood23rb]

The world needs a Hell Wagon

[@ScreenTalker]

Crazy thing is that Ram would a small run of them. And they’re probably just waiting to sell thru the current stock of 75th anniversaries before announcing it

[@tonsurton443]

Ask Hennessey to build one!

[@jordanjohnson5784]

Exactly 💯

[@jayAP1993]

Complete waste of money.

[@krogunlimitedfahrenkrog6110]

Needs the 426!

[@MonsterX150]

I just made that decision in January, when I ordered a 2021 75th Anniversary Power Wagon. I should be getting it at the end of the month. So excited!!!!

[@jasoncarter251]

Nice!!!!!

[@WTohme]

Congrats! Got mine 3 weeks ago and can't stop looking at it

[@camronbay1]

@@WTohme How do you like the power.

[@WTohme]

@@camronbay1 love it. Interior quality is insane and the drive is really nice. Can't really find a negative point other than it's a little hard for people to get into with the small step but I don't care lol

[@froggiefrogman4190]

What's ur monthly gonna be

[@traitoR142]

Am i the only one that just loves hearing the Meadow lark in spring.... Sigh.... Such a pretty bird call.

[@snakegs4203]

I’m loving my new 75th Anniversary PW so much. Such a fun truck to have.

[@jeepindave5464]

Sounds expensive

[@snakegs4203]

@@jeepindave5464 wasn’t cheap but i plan on keeping it a while. The 75th makes it pretty slick on the inside and the shuttle but noticed exterior changes are nice. Check her out... kzbin.info/www/bejne/npy8npunoK-frs0

[@cpgeorge2518]

@@jeepindave5464 I ordered a Power Wagon. The TRX with roughly the same options was 15k more, then the dealers want 10-50k dealer markup. Power Wagon was a bargain compared to TRX.

[@jeepindave5464]

I would love to have one someday. Hope you guys enjoy them.

[@snakegs4203]

@@cpgeorge2518 i agree. W only 8k lbs of towing its so impractical for me. I have a sports car so i don’t need to go 0-60 in 4 seconds on a truck, i need to be able to do my hauling, towing and need the 2500 chassis. Trx also just isnt that impressive in person. It’s literally a Rebel w some flare. It’s all about the engine and suspension for the trx. The pw is a more well rounded option. IMHO that is.

[@ramrider1453]

Well I do love the TRX. But Power wagon would suit my daily needs more.

[@StephenGnos]

A while back I messaged Ram on Facebook and told them that they should make a Built To Serve Edition of the Power Wagon, since the Power Wagon originally started life as a military vehicle before they started producing it as a civilian vehicle, and they said they couldn't comment on any future models, but it they thought it was a great idea and that they would make a note of it.

[@greggb681]

Honesty, both trucks are unique and full of character! What an amazing time for trucks!

[@danieljones1334]

I've been a Power Wagon fan since 1973. Not going to stop now.

[@wasachevyguy]

“It’s very special and has all this stuff”. Oh but you can put your own bed liner in. Good grief.

[@martyfield694]

And where is the bed lights and tiedown rails

[@nucl3arfamily906]

Really? STFU stupid.

[@cerebrusprime4742]

@@martyfield694 My PW Has Bed Lights And Tie Down Rails....

[@Justindouglaspeterso]

Love the power wagon. I feel like you get more for the money and more versatility from family hauler, tow rig, work truck, and offroad beast. Being in Colorado powerwagon is also more well suited for the type of trails we have maybe aside from its massive footprint.

[@bikingD]

Just always love Power Wagons so much.

[@SpeedyTubaGuy]

TRX would be more fun, but I barely drive anymore since I got a remote job, and I tow more with my truck than anything else so a power wagon or other 2500 package would probably be more realistic to my needs

[@austinscott2577]

I bought a 2020 PW back in Nov. Luckily it wasnt nearly 71k. Love it.

[@gtek-6699]

Me 2 Black Friday 👊🏻

[@eugeneferris5797]

Ordered a Power wagon end of December, finally picking it up tomorrow 4/9/21 YES 👍

[@TFLnow]

Congrats

[@alpine9996]

Add a light bar 😁

[@hajikilla91]

Congrats! I ordered My 2022 Power Wagon in early June 2021 so Hopefully I get the Call U got in Sept. 👍🏻🤞🏼

[@donleamon8653]

Still love my '16 PW with 82k on the clock. No major issues. Better start going to church on Sundays more often to make sure it stays that way. Given the choice between the two trucks now? PW again without a doubt.

[@MiguelRamirez-bn9sz]

Man Jesus don't give a damn about your PW lol!

[@toofastnobrakes]

Ide love to see a wide body version of the power wagon

[@trevorb555]

I like the tube steps on my PW. You sacrifice some off road function but it’s a lot nicer getting in and out.

[@medicchester]

They're now 85k today, power wagon lifted AEV! With a HellCat engine. Update: I bought the power wagon 75th edition. Wow wee, best truck ever. I test-drive the TRX and loved the tight handling on the steering wheel, but it was smaller.

[@marvinheadrick3511]

I don’t like the new grill with vertical slats, and I hate the fact that there’s no power wagon graphic on the side. My 2019 PW is fully loaded and was $65k, but I got it for a lot less. $71k is nuts!

[@abqcrutch]

I LOVE the TRX, but it's the PW for me. Dealer is cool adding new 35" KO2s and Methods on it. Also, can't justify the 10k+ price diff.

[@R.Nelson]

Hey Andre!! Great trucks of course!! But again..same as yesterday..New trucks are hard on the money 😮💲💲💲💰💰💰Enjoy the day Andre!!

[@codymayrer5059]

Great comparison, was hoping somebody would do it! TRX definitely needs more exterior color options!!

[@johnthornton7763]

Both trucks are amazing! I am blessed enough to own the PW in molten orange w/o moon roof but with the ram boxes & tonneau cover. It is a stunning, capable machine, for those wondering, it pulls my kubota 4060l with zero problems. Ram has come a long way since I bought my first Dodge D 100 in 1083.

[@johnthornton7763]

That's 1983, not 1083, lol!

[@Thepuggleparty]

@@johnthornton7763 molten orange must be cool, and I was going to say 1083, you’ve been around a long time! 😂

[@shanefawcett225]

The ram trx is an amazing truck but I'm hoping rumors are true and the full redesign of the HD trucks in next year or so will give us a new engine for the power wagon...I'm hoping for something around 500 hp...

[@radoslavsabev5215]

I want both but i have money only for the valve caps!

[@michaelcrouch4248]

Great comparison! I would go with the Power Wagon. Related to the PW, I especially like the one you reviewed without the large power wagon decal on the side of the bed, and way better than the fake mud stickers in years past.

[@zachc1297]

Powerwagon

[@alvinneufeld1485]

Power wagon always but I wish they’d have a 6.7 Cummins in it but I love power wagon

[@davidhillbrand2302]

Power Wagon all the way!

[@donaldjohnson5461]

Definitely the power wagon to be able to help those that are stuck in sand, mud and to plow snow and ice in the area. And boy do I love that hemi power on the freeway! I also tow construction equipment and the trx doesn't cut it!!!!!

[@joshgarner805]

I'm a ford guy but for some reason I really like the power wagon trucks so that would be my pick. I don't run desserts or do fast trail driving so the power wagon would suit me much better plus I like the higher tow ratings. The only thing that needs to be changed from the factory is the tire size. At a minimum it needs to have 35" tires with the option to get 37's.

[@josephwhiskeybeale]

Power Wagon don.....maybe cares a lil bit.

[@shitloveaduck]

I was looking at a Anvil coloured 75th Anniversary Edition with the same brown interior yesterday!! It was $85,000 Canadian $$. I like the plaque with the Model# and Build #, power and gross vehicle weight ratings. It really was a beautiful truck. I would chose the Power Wagon!! No question. The Anvil colour was much nicer though, in my opinion. Thanks for the review Andre!

[@TXBlackKnight88]

I put my money where my mouth is, but both are great options. I've always dreamed about a PW and the desert runner/Raptor style truck never appealed to me as much as the big bruiser. I tow a car of mine to the local tracks and the HD frame (even though the PW is heavily reduced payload capacity) was much preferred over the light duty truck. However, if I were to do it again at the current market values I would probably go TRX because you could probably drive it for a year and sell it for the same price...then I'd go buy a 2019+ PW.

[@DurangoRTGuy2019]

I love the powerwagon, my dream truck! Maybe after my Durango is paid off. Wish they would put the Cummins in it though

[@drmobius8907]

Wow never seen a power wagon with a centre console, love it

[@navseal345]

Just here for the engine braking in the background, 😍. LOL

[@FrankTheTank417]

When you say stats for each vehicle in a video like this please say them compared stat for stat. Also you didn’t say the MPG of each truck compared. Are the TRX tires 35 or 37” stock compared to the 33” on the PWagon. Which is better on the road 2WD or 4Auto since that’s the majority of driving. What’s the 0-60 in the PWagon? Let’s see them race. But great videos. Keep up the great work!

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

0 to 60 is PW 7,3 sec

[@danieljones1334]

I drove a Power Wagon in the Air Force back in 1973. Been a fan ever since.

[@user-up1wy3sy8k]

Any off-road videos of the TRX coming in the near future?

[@toecutter1547]

I love my 2020 Power Wagon. The TRX would be a blast of a truck on and off road!. But the Power Wag is practical and the markup on the TRX at the same dealership was 50,000 over msrp , LOL !!!

[@lifescansdarkly]

$50K!? When do we bring out the guillotines?

[@allenw969]

A winch, lockers on both front and rear axles, and a sway bar disconnect on the Power Wagon. Longer suspension travel and more horsepower on the TRX. The Power Wagon is a rock crawler, and the TRX is a desert runner.

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

🤩exactly! two different trucks, different appeal... I love them both for different purpose

[@fritty9927]

I tried adjusting my TV so I could see the “orange” . Nope, it wasn’t my TV ; it’s RED!

[@chancebeverly5981]

Yeah the Power Wagon is a brighter red than the TRX!

[@troybrown2874]

I have been waiting/hoping for Ram to upgrade the cab on the 2500 to same as the new 1500. I have 2 large dogs and the cab and column in the updated 2500 is the same as my 2012 1500 sport which was too small. Any news on Ram addressing that?

[@nickhagedorn3002]

I drive with two kids, and a 120 pound mastiff in my power wagon no problem. The cab is by no means small.

[@cullinan18]

How about comparing PW, TRX, and Rebel? Moab, articulation, slip, Ike, etc. 3 off road trucks by the same maker all designed with different compromises

[@streetstomper]

A bit of a head-to-head would have been nice to see but I must say I do love my Power Wagon

[@EngineVSEngine]

Power Wagon seems more of a work truck which I don't need. I am looking for fun, I want the TRX. Also, I could just barely fit a TRX in my garage and wouldn't be able to fit the PW in at all because of the height. The TRX just looks better, the PW is just a plain jane truck.

[@carlosochoa8740]

greetings friends. very good content. I admire your work in bringing us such a professional description and characteristics of these two giants of trucks. ..... Since 1 982 (when he was just a child) At home my father bought the first DODGE POWER WAGON Pickup. since then the brand has never left home. Until recently I drove .PW. 2018 model. I have now upgraded to the 2021 75th edition model. Which promises to be better than its predecessors. Personally and after knowing the TRX. And consider your acquisition

[@Folkesy150]

Power wagon for me

[@vdinoman29]

Just put long tube headers and cammed my power wagon..🔥🔥🔥

[@jessicah6043]

How does she sound? Video? That would be sick

[@dudeski934]

I would love to have the TRX but like another guy said if I'm getting a 2500 it would have to be a fully loaded Diesel Power wagon if available if not a Longhorn

[@fscottgray9784]

Power wagon for me.

[@davidrdanner4232]

The PW would be my choice , but being up in age I would buy a Rebel , really cannot go wrong with any one. 👍🏻

[@nickminir56]

Which truck can you get for 71K today? My local dealer: none of them 🙃

[@XploreAz]

You can get a new PW for less than $60k here in Phoenix.

[@DanBCooper]

@@XploreAz here in Bakersfield CA too. Depends on trim though.

[@XploreAz]

@@DanBCooper yeah I see that the 75th Anniversary Edition is an additional $11,715! 😳

[@RichardKetay1]

PW all the way! I would say about 80-90 percent of the people who will buy the TRX, won’t use that truck for what it’s intended for. (Pavement queen) Myself and the 50 plus other people in our PW group all use our trucks for wheeling, which is what they’re made for. Along with a few other things they’re good at.

[@harleyrobertson73]

Power wagon for around 63k and add a procharger supercharger for more horsepower

[@DM-tf6mk]

Both are awesome trucks but for very different purposes! I'll take both!! I wish

[@KMW63]

Power wagon would be my vote. But I would love to have both!

[@gguthary1]

I'd take the Power Wagon. Not planning on running the Baja and towing is kinda important to me.

[@jamesngotts]

Power Wagon. I have a 19 power wagon and it is a monster off road. OEM suspension clearing 37s. Front locker, rear locker, disco sway bar

[@Hellcat-pg5pq]

I just ordered a 2022 TRX to have beside my Challenger Hellcat

[@3-2-1-.]

I would love to have a Challenger scat pack wide body, but I live out where the roads would tear it apart. I love the idea of that big Hemi without the supercharger, for various reasons. The TRX is Hot Wheels cool! I just don't want the supercharger. The 75th edition P/W is calling me. I'm thinking it's more of a shtf vehicle. I'll try to find a green one, without the sunroof. Glass reflects light...

[@Grumpybird]

Hard decision for sure but I've made up my mind im getting the trx base model no trim level at all lol I like the red interior with the black exterior but pocket can't afford the trim 2 and red accent so it's base model with rock steps auto start trailer group tow mirrors and about it

[@SamanthaHAgastin]

I love the Power Wagon! For my needs and budget it's more versatile. Heavy duty jeep Wrangler in shape of a pick up truck... work truck, hauler, tower, HD, off-road overlander, in love with its design, perfect utility, Hydrablue is Magnificent. A dream off roader to me too tackle any terrain. Pet friendly. Would like more HP and Torque! The TRX is incredible, it swallowed a Challenger for breakfast, fun, I would run desserts and circuits with it, and get pulled over all the time 😂 I wish the PW to get more tech from the TRX. Prefer pistol gear shifter rather than the nob. panorama roof is awesome 😎🏆 TRX really deserves to be used fully also off-road. Both trucks are amazing 😍🤩 I do believe that the PW should have a special steering wheel, to distinguish itself. Ready for off-road out of the box is fabulous. 2023 might add some lighting for camp like the F-150. I would like that. Uniqueness of the PW 🥰 🤩😘 is very appealing. Keep on trucking!

[@74beeper97]

As much as i love the TRX and big power, the PW makes more sense for me..... But it would have to get 35" tires and an exhaust system immediately

[@johnraygun9868]

Love the TRX but my Power Wagon does a bit of everything and with the bench seat up front my family of 6 goes with me

[@andyham6094]

The mpg for the trx would just kill it for me. Living with a 10 mpg vehicle for the amount of driving I do wouldn’t work. My 4runner did bad as it is at 17 mpg, I feel like I’m always at the gas station every other day but the mpg on these I wouldn’t be able to do. Lol. The trx is perfect for people who have money and basically treat it as a super fun fast capable truck on your days off or a day trip on the trail but then again it doesn’t even fit on any of the trails near me. The 4Runner/tacoma size is perfect and those barely fit on the east coast trails near me. So personally it wouldn’t make any sense for me but glad there is competition and raising the bar for these top end trucks.

[@adampetten1009]

I bought the PW, the 75th anniversary in molten orange and added 35s. Much more practical truck

[@the_truck_farmer]

Hmm...700 vs 400hp...for the same price? That isn’t a tough decision to me. But coming up with $70+ k may be a bit tough...unless I sell my house and live in the TRX back seat. ;)

[@nickhagedorn3002]

FYI the winch is installed from factory, it’s just still wrapped in plastic behind the bumper. My dealer didn’t know either, i looked.

[@ibjlgup]

Do they both have 18 inch wheels?

[@danielleslie6771]

Id get the power wagon and thrown on 37 inch tires and bedliner for box

[@carlosparodiretail]

Towing capacity on the power wagon?

[@WW-wf8tu]

Well this is a no brainer. The TRX is a flashy play thing. The PW is a work truck. So if you want to go around acting like a child, the TRX. I personally am more mature and practical. So PW if these were the only 2 trucks on the planet to choose from. ;)

[@jeepin123]

Value is power wagon. Dave smith motors sells new 2021's with cloth interior for 58k. 410 gears, lockers, winch, sway bar disconnect.

[@pounderish]

My Son has a fully loaded 2020 PW with the ram boxes at 80+$$ CND

[@ricardoaltamirano5131]

When the heavy duty duallys review????

[@richardleon8314]

I thought all Power Wagons came with a mechanical transfer case shifter, or is this something unique to the 75th anniversary edition?

[@emilioballi]

For me it has to be the power wagon, I do alot of towing, but I also need to have 4wheel drive. Just not that fully loaded.

[@jessicah6043]

I have a power wagon and I would take the TRX any day of the week! Maybe it will be better with the locker bypass.

[@tradingmachine65]

Thinking on trading my 2019 PW in for a TRX. Tired of losing races. (I do already have a Cummins 3500)

[@rebeccarobinson7024]

What I think be kinda cool is putting the Cummings 5.0 liter into the power wagon

[@cerebrusprime4742]

2021 PW Here....But Mine Has Large Power Wagon Graphics On Side Of Bed....And It's Red With Black Accents On Hood....

[@jhustler1992]

Power Wagon wins just for the looks alone. I may not be a hardcore off roader but I would still pick the Power Wagon.

[@joltser7641]

i want a power wagon 75th its a nice truck

[@davidmilhouscarter8198]

10:54 Nice shoes! 👍🏻

[@heelove]

Power wagon all the way. Thanks to TFL I bought my power wagon. Like you guys always say “ Power Wagon Don’t Care “. That is so true.

[@tommartin6254]

They’re both really beautiful trucks but I have a problem with the black grills it looks like they were in an accident and they put primer parts on the front not very attractive for me but otherwise they’re good looking trucks.

[@jaramillo3910]

Sorry late for this video, but the Power Wagon. It's an off road work truck. Love the TRX but it's an off road show truck. Currently trying to trade my '20 tradesman 2500 for the '22 Power Wagon

[@shawnriddle3018]

It's not an easy decision. Pure fun factor the Raptor eating Sand Monster TRX. Ranch Hand Mountain Power Wagon. The first name in 4x4. Since 1934 Dodge 1.5 ton U.S. Calvary. I'm glad we have a choice thank you Ram. Right now im using my durable H.D. 2015 AEV prospector power wagon to tow a heavy RV and Toys off road. Camping, collecting firewood, exploring, riding, rescuing other fun loving off roaders. "Winch it!"The Ram TRX would sure be a blast in dunes, sand, river bottoms, whoops and sand berms to make my own track. :-) Now you have to factor in the 392 Hemi Rubicon. I think Ram and Jeep has you covered in all aspects of "off Road" off road MUD,SNOW,DESERT,DUNES,MOUNTAINS, SAND. Bring on the Macho power wagon option Ram. Dear Ram get rid of the KNOB. Give me the lux console gear shift or lever shift please. Keep the floor 4x4 lever direct shift. At least on the power wagon. Keep up the awesome products coming. Thank you. Hook um up at the hitch and have a tug off war. lol

[@akwild83]

TRX is a bad ass truck but I'll pick the Power Wagon every time

[@tgland02494]

In fact if your looking for a TRX there are already a boat load of used ones on line at dealerships

[@rachaad]

Really !>?

[@fireheat8738]

This was a hard decision for me and I bought the PW. The only complain I have vs the TRX is the ride Quality, TRX is smooth like a Lexus. PW is hard on you. I still believe the PW is and looks tougher.

[@dcs_kraken]

Power Wagon, but being I own a 2016, I might be getting a TRX as a daily for my daily

[@candiannorth2011]

I would get the power wagon

[@boneskull4207]

Power wagon

[@mattlawonn98]

Power Wagon but in the tradesman trim. That 75th trim is nice though.

[@HugheZ33]

I wonder what a TRX would look like with color matched fenders and bumpers?