1946
Ram Trucks Power Wagon (1st Gen)
The Dodge Power Wagon was the first commercial 4×4 pickup truck — introduced immediately after WWII as a civilian adaptation of the military WC-series trucks. Its 230ci inline-six with a 2-speed New Process transfer case gave it traction that no farm or commercial truck could match. The Power Wagon remained in production essentially unchanged until 1969.
4×4 Utility Truck
Technical Specifications
| Engine | 230ci (3.8L) Chrysler "Flathead" Inline-6 |
| Horsepower | 102 hp |
| Torque | 224 Nm |
| Transmission | 4-speed manual + 2-speed NP200 transfer |
| Drivetrain | Part-time 4×4, solid axles, locking hubs |
| Payload | 907 kg (2,000 lb) |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Curb Weight | 2,268 kg |
| MSRP Range | $1,710 (new) |
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