2020 F600 to the lineup
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I've been waiting for this for a long time now. Had a chance to talk to one of the Ford engineers and he claimed all that is different than a 550 is u joints, rear end, brakes and wheel/tire sets.
Zeb
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What size tires, and same hp/torque as the other diesel cab and chassis?
Zeb
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I’m afraid the 10 speed trans could be a weak link. 4 more gears and only 3.5 lbs difference in weight.
Sure is a long way from my dads 1966 F-600! He bought it in 1990 or 1991 when I was 7 or 8 years old. 330 cubic inch gas, 4 speed NP435, 2 speed rearend, 9.00x20 tires on split rims, manual steering, and a 20,000 lb gvw.
Sure is a long way from my dads 1966 F-600! He bought it in 1990 or 1991 when I was 7 or 8 years old. 330 cubic inch gas, 4 speed NP435, 2 speed rearend, 9.00x20 tires on split rims, manual steering, and a 20,000 lb gvw.
Zeb
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I'll be shocked if this 10 speed isn't a problem area with anyone hauling weight in mountainous terrain.[/QUOTE]
This right here.
The GCWR on the F450 pickups is 41,800 lbs, iirc, so it’s feasible to expect these to be a bit heavier.
I like the idea of 10 speeds (close ratios, minimal rpm jump) when really working a truck, but I’m very leary of the execution of it in this case.
This right here.
The GCWR on the F450 pickups is 41,800 lbs, iirc, so it’s feasible to expect these to be a bit heavier.
I like the idea of 10 speeds (close ratios, minimal rpm jump) when really working a truck, but I’m very leary of the execution of it in this case.
J98
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100% worth the effort. Not a single other truck in the segment has a 22,000 GVWR, unless you feel like jumping in and out of and maneuvering a GM 5500/6500 or a cab forward truck.
The door tag it bears is going to be invaluable to fleets and fleet upfitters.
Zeb
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Does anyone have hp/torque numbers, GCWR rating, etc?
Details on the revised 6.7 or 7.3 gasser numbers had not been released as far as I had seen. The 6.7 is overhauled with a stronger bottom end, new cylinder heads likely due to the new injection system. I am guessing they went with the Denso Solenoid injection system like the LP5 has?
