The Powerwagon has a GVWR of 8565.
The Cummins weighs 900 more pounds than the Hemi.
On avg the Powerwagon has a payload of 1400lbs. Take 900 from that and you are looking at 500lb payload. That is the main reason.
Reason number 2 is that the intercooler is where the winch goes.
Reason number 3 is that a heavy diesel isnt optimum for offroading and limits the axle articulation and would put undo stress on the front locker...that has to survive for warranty
Another reason is the diesel emission do not like not being worked hard and slow non demanding speeds.
I can go on but you get the picture
Not really, unless it was "built," but I'd be interested in what a diesel variant of the new GME T6 "Tornado" would bring to the table. Honestly, though, I think for a Power Wagon, you would need at a minimum 5 liters.The 3.0l ecodiesel isnt rated for heavy Duty truck use. You can get it in the Rebel though. It is almost like a Powerwagon. Lol
The ecoDiesel is in the Half ton and rated at 7200lbs GVWR A Powerwagon has a base weight of 6950 to 7200lbs. See the issue. The ecoDiesel also tops out at 15000 GCWR...the Hemi 1500 can go to 17000 and the Powerwagon needs 18000 GCWR
Their would be no benefit with the ecoDiesel.
Yea. I figured you new thatThe entire vehicle is what determines the GVWR, transmission, axles, brakes, spring rates, etc. not just the engine. So that GVWR has more to do with being a Ram 1500 than it does with being an Ecodiesel. Also if the Powerwagon was like the original, a regular cab that would make a big difference.
The Powerwagon has a GVWR of 8565.
The Cummins weighs 900 more pounds than the Hemi.
On avg the Powerwagon has a payload of 1400lbs. Take 900 from that and you are looking at 500lb payload. That is the main reason.
Reason number 2 is that the intercooler is where the winch goes.
Reason number 3 is that a heavy diesel isnt optimum for offroading and limits the axle articulation and would put undo stress on the front locker...that has to survive for warranty
Another reason is the diesel emission do not like not being worked hard and slow non demanding speeds.
I can go on but you get the picture
The ecoDiesel is in the Half ton and rated at 7200lbs GVWR A Powerwagon has a base weight of 6950 to 7200lbs. See the issue. The ecoDiesel also tops out at 15000 GCWR...the Hemi 1500 can go to 17000 and the Powerwagon needs 18000 GCWR
Their would be no benefit with the ecoDiesel.
All of this is 100% true, and has been continually discussed by engineers being interviewed by auto media outlets over the years.
Yet, Ford offers the Tremor package on Super Duty, with 35s, a winch option, rear locker, front LS differential, lift, etc. etc......AND your choice of a gas engine or diesel engine, both of which trounce the 6.4L Hemi in horsepower and torque.
So at the end of the day, there is still no excuse for Ram to keep the Power Wagon where it's been since 2005.
Well, there would be two benefits: 50 lb/ft more torque and at a more usable RPM for off-road use, and probably around 85% more fuel economy.