The Reed Factor has some news you can use. Ford Motor Company has upgraded their commercial line of vehicles and in addition introduced the all-new F-600 Super Duty.
America’s truck leader has added to the legacy with the all-new F-600 Super Duty chassis cab, a medium-duty truck with the right size, power
F-600 delivers the capability of a Class 6 truck – including a maximum GVWR of 22,000 pounds – in a familiar Class 5 Super Duty package. Consumers now are not faced with a choice between a truck that doesn’t have enough payload to carry all the tools they need to a job site and a truck that’s too big.
“For 34 years, Ford has consistently sold more commercial vehicles every year than any other manufacturer because we listen to our customers then get to work developing the products and technologies they need,” said Mark Buzzell, Ford director of fleet, lease and remarketing operations. “The updates we’re announcing today were driven by our customers’ focus on improving safety, reducing cost, and increasing uptime and productivity. Giving our customers the freshest lineup plus driver-assist technologies and connectivity is a great example of Ford delivering smart vehicles for a smart world.”
Staying Connected
You can stay connect. All Ford commercial vehicle product lines are updated with standard modems with 4G LTE Wi-Fi for up to 10 devices to help keep drivers and crews connected while on the job or on the road. New Ford Telematics™ and Ford Data Services™ are available across the lineup to help commercial customers operate their fleets more efficiently.
Driver-Assistance
Ford Co-Pilot360™ technologies become available on Ford commercial vehicles for the new model year. Super Duty chassis cab adds standard auto high-beam headlamps and available lane departure warning. For F-650 and F-750 medium duty trucks, plus E-Series and F-53 and F-59 stripped chassis, traction control, hill start assist and auto headlamps are standard. Optional elements on these vehicles are:
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Electronic Stability Control
- Lane Departure W
arning - Driver Alert System
- Auto High-Beam Headlamps
New F-600 Proves its Capability
Ford refers to the F-600 as hitting the “sweet spot” for customers who need additional payload or need to mount heavier uplifts but don’t want to move into a larger truck. The vehicle is the same size as an F-550, F-600 and uses upgraded driveline and chassis components, as well as higher-weight-rated 19.5-inch tires and wheels to help it achieve a higher GVWR. With Ford’s class-exclusive choice of gasoline or diesel powertrains and 4×2 or 4×4 drivetrains, F-600 lets fleets spec the truck they want instead of settling for one that’s available.
You get to choose! F-600 customers can pick from two engines – the 7.3-liter gas V8 or the third-generation 6.7-liter Power Stroke® diesel. An all-new 10-speed TorqShift® automatic transmission is available across all engine offerings with available live-drive power takeoff provision with up to 300 lb.-ft. of torque.
The all-new Ford F-600 will be available for order early 2020 and arriving in mid-2020. Stay connected with The Reed Factor for updates, or you can find more news via Facebook and Twitter for the latest in the automotive world.
