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September 2008, Work Truck - Cover Story

What's New in Medium-Duty Trucks for 2009-MY

By Lauren Fletcher, Grace Lauron, Lisajoyce Vergara

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Ford F-650 & F-750

The F-650 Super Duty and F-750 Super Duty have been significantly refreshed for the 2009-MY.

Updates to the medium-duty trucks include increased GVWR to 37,000 lbs., a 281-inch wheelbase Regular Cab (mid-2009 MY), available end-of-frame exhaust, Cummins vertical exhaust, and a temporary-mount battery box.

An Eaton-Fuller UltraShift 6-speed, fully automatic overdrive transmission has been added, and engines are California Air Resource Board (CARB)-rated.

Interior updates include an available overhead gauge cluster with oil temp and hour meter (Allison transmission only) and an XLT standard passenger seat with integral headrest, two-man forward “dump” feature, and bolster improvements.

 

Freightliner

Freightliner intends to build upon the success of the initial M2e hybrid production with expanded configurations and applications in 2009. The Eaton parallel electric hybrid system continues to be available in the M2e chassis with the Cummins ISB engine, but will have added capacity to 40,000-lb. GVW trucks as well as delivery tractor applications up to 55,000 lb. GCW when used in diminishing load applications such as beverage and food distribution. Additionally, the hybrid system can be equipped with an optional 5kW auxiliary power generator to power a variety of body equipment.

Two primary hybrid configurations will be available depending on use. The city delivery hybrid system provides fuel economy and

emission benefits in stop-and-go delivery environments, while the utility hybrid system provides the added benefit of engine-off PTO operation (ePTO).

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Work Truck - March/April 2008

In This Issue:
Ford Gets Tougher with the 2008 Super Duty, Re-Rating GVWR: Why and How It’s Done, Medium-Duty Truck Operating Costs Increase (Again) and much more…