Global Machinery Company C4500 Automobile User Manual


 
2008 Competitive Comparison 10
Ford F-650/750
» The F-650 and F-750 medium
duty trucks compete with the
C6500 and C7500 GM products
» Ford trucks are produced by
International in Mexico, under a
joint venture agreement called
Blue Diamond Truck Company
» International frames, suspen-
sions and other components
are used with a Ford cab
» Regular cab, Super Cab and
Crew Cab
» 2 engine choices: Cummins ISB
and Caterpillar C7
» F-650 offers preconfigured
26,000 lb. GVWR trucks
Many wheelbase choices for
F-Series, now that it is based
on International frame and
suspensions
Tighter turning diameter (curb-
to-curb) for comparable cab-to-
axle means less maneuvering
time (49.4 ft./188 in. WB vs.
57.9 ft./194 in. WB with same
120-in. CA)
Cowl-mounted, composite mir-
rors with integral convex mirror
offer heat and power, for driver
vision and ease of use (door-
mounted West Coast mirrors on
Ford)
Standard TranSynd synthetic
transmission lubricant vs.
optional on Ford, for greater
value and low downtime
Standard commercial-grade gas
engine has 295 hp and 440 lb.-
ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8
engine is prepared for alternate
fuel conversions. Gas engine
provides lower initial cost,
higher payload capacity, readily
available fuel sources and sim-
ple service requirements (a gas
engine is not available on Ford
F-650/750)
C-Series instrument panel is
designed for medium duty truck
needs, with room for GM-sup-
plied switches to meet voca-
tional needs. Ford uses pickup-
style instrument panel with no
room for added switches
Better visibility (Sightline to
ground 15.4 ft. for C-Series vs.
19.2 ft. for Ford) contributes to
safety and maneuverability
Oil life monitor reminds drivers
of service needs, contributing
to a long life (not available on
Ford)
Better in-cab storage, with
door-sill boxes and center
console (Ford has no door-sill
boxes)
3-point cab mount with avail-
able Hystec mounts contribute
to a smooth, quiet ride (Hystec
mounts are not available on
Ford)
Priority Access Service System
provides easier engine access,
helping reduce downtime (limit-
ed engine access on Ford)
More leg room (41.1 in. vs.
40.7 in for Ford) for driver
comfort
Road speed governor standard
with gas engine, available on
diesels, for vehicle management
(not available on Ford)
Longer available diesel engine
warranty (3 years unlimited
miles with Duramax vs. 2 years
unlimited miles on Ford’s stan-
dard Cummins diesel)
Greater choice of wheelbase
lengths helps reduce need to
have frame cut or welded
Opposed-piston hydraulic brake
calipers offer long life, easy
service and powerful braking
(Ford uses sliding pin, single-
piston brake calipers)
Progressive spring aids help
cushion load and chassis from
impacts when suspension bot-
toms (Not available on Ford)
Freightliner
Business Class M2
» Full range of GVWR to compete
with all models
» 16,000 lb. GVWR base
» No gas engine available
» 190-hp MBE diesel standard,
available high-power MBE
» Standard Allison 1000 5-speed
automatic
» Numerous options
» Aluminum cab
» Three cab BBC: 100, 106
(standard) and 112 inches
» Numerous vocational spec’ing
packages
» Extended cab and crew cab
availability
» Base price above $65,000
Standard commercial-grade gas
engine has 295 hp and 440 lb.-
ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8
engine is prepared for alternate
fuel conversions. Gas engine
provides lower initial cost, high-
er payload capacity, readily
available fuel sources and sim-
ple service requirements
(Freightliner has no gasoline
engines)
Isuzu 6HK1-TC base diesel
engine is more powerful than
standard Freightliner MBE
diesel, for greater performance
(215 vs. 190 hp)
Available driver and front pas-
senger air bags contribute to
safety (not available on
Freightliner)
Cruise controls mounted on
steering column for conve-
nience (dash-mounted on
Freightliner)
Larger standard fuel capacity
helps refueling frequency and
adds driving range (50 gal. vs.
30 gal.)
Standard glove box contributes
to cab storage (not available on
Freightliner)
Standard door-sill storage
offers useful cab storage (not
available on Freightliner)
Opposed-piston hydraulic brake
calipers offer long life, easy
service and powerful braking
(Freightliner uses sliding pin,
single-piston brake calipers)
Steel cab is tough and easily
repairable (vs. aluminum
Freightliner cab)
DEX-COOL engine coolant lasts
up to 5 years or 150,000 miles,
for reduced service costs and
downtime (Freightliner uses
traditional ethylene glycol)
Rubber-isolated exterior lamps
with no-tool tailamp lens
removal, for easy service and
reduced downtime (not avail-
able on Freightliner)
Separate driver’s seat for com-
fort (bench seat standard on
Freightliner, with separate driver
and passenger seat optional)
Available electronic traction
control adds to control on slip-
pery surfaces (not available on
Freightliner)
Standard synthetic lubricant in
transmission and axle
(Freightliner charges $246 for
this option)
Standard daytime running
lamps contribute to safety
($123 option on Freightliner)
Variable-effort ZF steering gear
reduces steering effort in tight
turns (Freightliner has TRW
Ross fixed-effort steering gear)
Progressive spring aids help
cushion load and chassis from
impacts when suspension bot-
toms (not available on
Freightliner)
Full-width frame crossmembers
have 8 fasteners per side for
durability vs. 2 fasteners on
Freightliner’s dogbone cross-
members
TopKick/Kodiak Advantages over Ford F-650/F-750
TopKick/Kodiak Advantages over Freightliner Business Class M2