is quite desirable to collectors for restoration. Utility and function were unmatched by few competing models, as the towing, payload, and snow plowing capacity of the Power Wagon equipped with "Dana 60" 8-lug axles was very popular with municipal and regional road crews. Four Wheel Drive medium-duty trucks W300, W500, and W600 (1957-1980) A one-ton W300 light-duty/civilian type Power Wagon was released in 1958. This also had the styled cab and sheet metal as the D300 Medium duty one-ton trucks. The two-ton W500 Power Wagon (only a chassis cab was built) was introduced in 1956 as the C3-HW and lasted through the 1971 model year. This was replaced in 1972 with the W600 (also cab and chassis only), which was produced until 1977 when all Dodge medium-duty models were discontinued. To compensate for the loss of the medium-duty W600 a new W400 chassis cab was introduced in 1977. Dodge Ram Power Ram (1981-1993) The Power Wagon nameplate was discontinued in 1981 with the introduction of the Dodge Ram, with the four-wheel-drive models being sold under the "Power Ram" nameplate through 1993. 1989 to 1993 models saw the addition of an optional 6-cylinder Cummins turbo-diesel engine. Dodge Ram 2500 Power Wagon 2005–2009 (DH) For 2005, Dodge resurrected the Power Wagon name on a version of the Dodge Ram 2500. It was a special off-road version of the Ram 2500 with a 5.7L Hemi V8 as the only engine option. Interior configurations remain similar to standard models. From 2005-09, the Power Wagon offered a choice between a regular cab with an bed or a Quad Cab (extended cab) with a bed on a wheelbase. Special features of the Power Wagon include: Electronically controlled locking differentials (front and rear) Electronically disconnecting front sway bar Integrated 12,000 lb electric Warn winch 17-inch diameter Alcoa forged wheels Large 33-inch (285/70R17) diameter BF Goodrich All Terrain T/A tires. Bilstein Monotube Gas Charged Shocks Extensive skidplates: front stabilizer bar, transfer case, fuel tank, special skid plate cross members welded to the frame with open bars bolted to them across the midsection. 1.4" factory lift in front, 1.0" in the rear (0.4" front and rear due to larger tires). Softer rate springs. Strengthened torque converter 4.56:1 axle ratio Revised clutch fan Strengthened steering gear Low range 4x4 throttle mapping changed. Upgraded suspension and larger tires naturally give the truck a taller ride height. Clearance lights and tow hooks