2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon: Manahawkin Buyers Guide
Quick Answer: The 2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon
Power Wagon is the most off-road-focused 2026 Ram 2500 trim, starting around $70,675 MSRP before the $2,595 destination charge, and it's built around genuine trail hardware: a factory-installed 12,000-lb WARN winch, front and rear locking differentials, an electronic front sway-bar disconnect, and Bilstein gas-charged shocks. The trade-off buyers need to understand up front - Power Wagon is HEMI-only, with no Cummins diesel offered, because the winch occupies the space a diesel intercooler would need. Towing and payload max out lower than the diesel trims as a result, around 14,000 lbs and 3,000 lbs respectively. A Power Wagon Lunar special edition is also available.
The trade every Power Wagon buyer should understand
This is the one fact we make sure every Power Wagon shopper hears before they fall in love with the winch and the locking diffs: there is no Cummins diesel option on this trim. The 12,000-lb WARN winch physically takes up the space the diesel's intercooler would occupy, so Ram builds Power Wagon exclusively with the 6.4L HEMI V8 - 405 hp, 429 lb-ft. That's not a downgrade so much as a different set of priorities; you're trading the diesel's torque and towing ceiling for genuine trail-rated hardware you can't get any other way on this truck.
What the hardware actually does
Front and rear locking differentials mean both wheels on an axle turn together when you need traction most - crawling over rock, mud, or sand where an open differential would just spin the wheel with the least grip. The electronic front sway-bar disconnect lets the front suspension articulate independently for better wheel travel on uneven terrain, and disconnects automatically as speed increases so you're not stuck in off-road mode on the highway. The Bilstein gas-charged shocks are tuned for that kind of use rather than pavement comfort. None of this is available as a bolt-on package elsewhere in the 2500 lineup - it's genuinely exclusive to Power Wagon.
Towing numbers, honestly stated
Because Power Wagon can't be had with the Cummins diesel, its towing and payload maximums are meaningfully lower than a properly equipped diesel 2500 - roughly 14,000 lbs towing and 3,000 lbs payload, against the lineup's 20,000-lb / 3,600-lb Cummins maximums. If your priority is maximum tow rating, a diesel Rebel or Laramie will out-tow a Power Wagon. If your priority is genuine trail capability - locking diffs, a real winch, sway-bar disconnect - nothing else in the lineup matches it.
Power Wagon Lunar
Power Wagon Lunar is a special-edition package with the same Ceramic Gray monochrome treatment as Rebel Lunar, but on 17-inch black wheels instead of 20-inch, plus Natura Plus leather bucket seats with an embossed Power Wagon logo and Copperhead Orange contrast stitching. Ask us about current availability - limited editions like this move quickly.
What local buyers are saying
Wayne M. put it plainly after a service visit: "First class service. Fred is the ultimate professional. I would have never thought about taking my truck to the dealer for regular maintenance. After dealing with Fred I cant imagine taking my vehicle any else." That kind of trust matters on a trim with as much specialized hardware as Power Wagon - you want a service department that actually knows the winch, the locking diffs, and the sway-bar disconnect, not just oil changes. It's part of a 4.7-star average across more than 2,000 Google reviews for the store.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Power Wagon come with a diesel engine option?
No - Power Wagon is HEMI-only on the 2026 Ram 2500. The 12,000-lb winch occupies the space needed for the diesel's intercooler, so the Cummins Turbo Diesel isn't offered on this trim.
What's the towing capacity on a Power Wagon?
Roughly 14,000 lbs towing and 3,000 lbs payload when properly equipped - lower than the lineup's 20,000-lb Cummins-diesel maximum, because of the added weight of the winch and off-road hardware.
How much does a 2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon cost?
Power Wagon starts around $70,675 MSRP, excluding the $2,595 destination charge, taxes, title, and registration.
What comes standard on the Power Wagon that isn't available elsewhere?
A factory-installed 12,000-lb WARN winch, front and rear locking differentials, an electronic front sway-bar disconnect, and Bilstein gas-charged shocks - none available as options on other 2500 trims.
Where can I see a 2026 Ram 2500 Power Wagon in Manahawkin?
At Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, 188 Route 72. Ask about current Power Wagon and Power Wagon Lunar inventory.
MSRP figures exclude destination plus taxes, title, registration, and dealer-installed equipment; the dealer sets the actual selling price. Towing and payload figures are manufacturer estimates for properly equipped configurations and vary by trim, cab, bed, axle, and options. This model carries no EPA fuel-economy rating. Confirm current equipment and pricing with Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram. Customer quotes are excerpts from public Google reviews of Manahawkin Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram.