Global Machinery Company C6500 Automobile User Manual


 
15 2008 Competitive Comparison
Hino 238, 258LP, 268,
268A, 338
» The 238, 258LP, 268, 268A and
338 are the larger versions of
Hino’s conventional cab trucks
» The conventional cab was
developed from Hino’s previous
Low Cab Forward design
» 238 is 23,000 lb. GVWR;
258LP is a low-profile 25,500
lb.; 268 is 25,950 lb.;268A is
25,950 lb. with air brakes; 338
is 33,000 lb. GVWR
» 6-cylinder diesel only, 220 hp
on 238, 258, 268; 260 hp on
338
» 7 wheelbase choices
» Limited options
» Hino setting up urban-based
distribution network
Power options from 215 hp to
300 hp vs. single engine choice
at each GVWR for Hino and a
maximum of 260 hp
Large cowl-mounted folding
mirrors with integrated wide-
angle mirror and numerous
options for power, heat and sig-
nals (Hino has traditional West
Coast mirrors with add-on spot
mirrors)
Available driver and front pas-
senger air bags (not available
on Hino)
3-point cab mount with avail-
able Hystec mounts (Hino has
no Hystec mounts available)
Available two-speed rear axle
available (not available on Hino)
Extensive Chevrolet and GMC
dealership body vs. limited
urban retailers for Hino
Choice of vocationally rated
Allison automatics to match
engine output (single 5-speed
Allison automatic option for
each Hino)
Available 6-speed, 9-speed or
10-speed manual transmissions
suited for many different appli-
cations vs. single 6-speed
direct drive manual transmis-
sion available on Hino
Available air seats for driver and
front passenger add all-day
comfort, plus work-center con-
sole provides vocational utility
(Hino has standard driver air
seat and fixed two-person
bench seat)
Available electronic traction
control helps improve traction
on slippery surfaces (not avail-
able on Hino)
Extensive choices for frame
length and strength (Hino has a
total of seven wheelbase
options, but not all on the same
weight trucks, and no frame
strength options)
Short wheelbase T-Series
tractors offer high maneuver-
ability and cab comfort. No
short WB tractor available on
Hino
Available tandem axle (not
available on Hino)
Choice of axle ratios allows
customer to match product to
needs for towing or geared
road speed (two ratios only
available on Hino)
Progressive spring aids help
cushion load and chassis from
impacts when suspension bot-
toms (not available on Hino)
RediSpec or custom spec avail-
ability vs. single spec Hino
Available taperleaf rear springs
(not available on Hino)
High capacity dual 750 CCA
batteries, vs. dual 600 CCA
standard on Hino
Standard automatic engine
shutdown prevents possible
engine damage (not available
on Hino)
Available aluminum hub-piloted
wheels reduce vehicle weight,
for increased payload (not
available on Hino)
T-Series Advantages over Hino
Mitsubishi Fuso
» Mitsubishi Fuso sells a lineup of
weight-specific tilt-cab trucks that
sell against the T-Series trucks
» All of these Mitsubishi Fuso
trucks use the same Mitsubishi
diesel engine. 243 hp and 514
lb.-ft. torque with the
Mitsubishi manual transmission
or Allison automatic. 274 hp
and 593 lb.-ft. torque on FM
with Eaton manual transmission
» Mitsubishi Fuso model nomen-
clature identifies GVWR.
The FM260 GVWR is 25,995;
FM330 GVWR is 32,900 lb.
» Transmission choices limited to
6-speed direct drive manual or
Allison 2400 automatic on
FM260 or 6-speed or 9-speed
manual or Allison 3060 on
FM330
» Mitsubishi Fuso trucks are not
spec’d, but selected from stock,
with only wheelbase choices as
a significant alternative
Spec-based configuration allows
T-Series to meet customer needs
(model-based configuration
with Mitsubishi Fuso)
Choice of taperleaf or multileaf
front suspension to handle high
CG loads (taperleaf front
suspension only on Mitsubishi
Fuso)
Hydraulic opposed-piston front
and rear disc brakes standard
below 33,000 lb., for powerful
braking and easy service (front
and rear air-over-hydraulic
drum brakes on Mitsubishi
Fuso FM260. Air brakes on
FM330)
Resin plate protectors for door
handles help protect cab (not
available on Mitsubishi Fuso)
Back-of-cab reservoir access
for oil, coolant, power steering
and brake fluid simplifies daily
service (back-of-cab reservoir
access for oil only on
Mitsubishi Fuso)
Longer maximum wheelbase
can handle longer body lengths
(260.0 in. vs. 239.4 in.)
Choice of taperleaf, multileaf or
air rear suspension provides
ride quality, durability and light-
weight benefits (multileaf rear
suspension only on Mitsubishi
Fuso, except optional air sus-
pension on FM260 with 218 or
239-in. WB)
Optional bolted-on rear suspen-
sion for ease of adapting (not
available on Mitsubishi Fuso)
Higher maximum frame yield
strength for durability (120,000
psi available vs. 51,200 psi)
Low Profile Package optional
for lower ride height (not avail-
able on Mitsubishi Fuso)
Longer warranty on frame rails
helps control repair costs (60
months/unlimited mileage vs.
48 months/unlimited mileage)
Tilt-cab mechanism in a safer
location (passenger side vs.
driver side)
Lower passenger-side window
enhances driver vision (not
available on Mitsubishi Fuso)
Longer, more comprehensive
roadside assistance coverage
helps reduce service costs (36
months/unlimited mileage vs.
24 months/unlimited mileage;
full roadside assistance vs.
towing only)
Unlimited mileage powertrain
warranty vs. 250,000-mile
powertrain warranty limit
Higher available GVWR, for
maximum load carrying capa-
bility (40,090 lb. with single
axle or 56,000 lb. with tandem
vs. 32,900 lb.)
Choice of engine power from
200 hp to 300 hp allows cus-
tomer to tailor truck to needs.
Mitsubishi Fuso has single
engine output for each model
T-Series Advantages over Mitsubishi Fuso