2020 F600 to the lineup

[superpsd]

https://www.motortrend.com/news/ford-introduces-redesigned-2020-f-600-super-duty/

 

[sootie]

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]

What size tires, and same hp/torque as the other diesel cab and chassis?

 

[Zeb]

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.

 

[co04cobra]

Was it worth the extra effort to develop a F-600 when it's practically identical to the 550?


I'll be shocked if this 10 speed isn't a problem area with anyone hauling weight in mountainous terrain.

 

[Zeb]

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.

 

[J98]

Was it worth the extra effort to develop a F-600 when it's practically identical to the 550?


I'll be shocked if this 10 speed isn't a problem area with anyone hauling weight in mountainous terrain.

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.

 

[sootie]

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.

Bang. Exactly.

 

[Zeb]

Does anyone have hp/torque numbers, GCWR rating, etc?

 

[superpsd]

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?