Global Machinery Company T8500 Automobile User Manual


 
4 2008 Competitive Comparison
Dodge Ram 4500/
Sterling Bullet
» Competes against C4500
» Chassis cab version of Ram
pickup line
» 16,500 lb. GVWR only
» 6.7L Cummins I6 diesel only
» 2WD and 4WD
» Coil spring front suspension
» Regular Cab and Quad Cab
» 4 WB for regular cab, 2 WB for
Quad Cab
» 3 trim levels on Quad Cab, 2
trim levels on Regular Cab
» Standard 6-speed manual,
optional 6-speed automatic
» Final information not available
until September 2007
More available wheelbase
choices on Crew Cab, to meet
customer needs (4 vs. 2)
Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.
in length, to meet customer
needs (only to 16 ft. on Dodge)
Higher max. GVWR (17,500 lb.
vs. 16,500 lb.) results in higher
payload capability — nearly
1500 lb. higher for base diesel-
equipped vehicles
Tighter turning diameter (curb-
to-curb) for comparable cab-to-
axle (51.3 ft. vs. 54.2 ft. for
120 in. CA )
Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed
overdrive automatic is standard
on C4500 with both engines.
Allison transmission is well-
known for durability vs. option-
al Aisin 6-speed automatic
Rugged taperleaf front springs
are durable, low-maintenance
and handle heavy loads. Dodge
uses 5-link coil-spring front
suspension
Exterior grab handle to assist
entry and exit (not available on
Dodge)
Longer frame warranty can
contribute to lower service
costs (5 years/unlimited miles
vs. 3 years/36,000 miles
Large, retractable mirrors add
to driver visibility (smaller mir-
rors on Ram 4500)
Large, secure foot step eases
entry and exit, adds to safety
(Dodge only has optional step
bars)
Longer service interval helps
reduce maintenance costs
(Up to 10,000 mi. between oil
changes vs. 5000 mi. max. for
Dodge)
Priority Access Service System
provides easy engine access
(limited engine access on
Dodge)
Higher frame yield strength
(80,000 psi vs. 50,000 psi) and
higher frame RBM (610,400 lb.-
ft./in. vs. 257,500 lb.-ft./in. cal-
culated at rear of frame) for
durability in heavy use
More available cab storage,
with door-sill storage boxes and
storage under passenger seat
C4500 frame is full depth for
the entire load length, providing
strength for end-of-frame
equipment and body attach-
ment. Dodge frame uses weak-
er reduced depth behind cab
Available air seats for driver and
front passenger add comfort for
all-day work, plus work-center
console provides needed stor-
age room for vocational use
(Dodge has no air seat options)
Available commercial-grade gas
engine offers low cost, easy
fuel availability and simple serv-
ice (not available on Dodge)
Oil life monitor reminds drivers
of service needs, contributing
to a long life (not available on
Dodge)
Much shorter BBC (105 in. vs.
122.9 in.) contributes to greater
maneuverability and longer CA
for any given wheelbase
Longer maximum cab to end of
frame dimensions enable longer
payload lengths (204 in. vs.
172 in.)
Ford E-450 Super Duty
» Competes against C4500. New
front-end styling for 2008
» E-450 Super Duty is chassis
cab version of E-Series van and
cutaway
» 14,500 lb. GVWR only
» Only 2 wheelbase choices
» 5.4L V8 or 6.8L V10 gas
» 6.0L V8 diesel
» Automatic transmission only
» Available natural gas engine
» Room for only 2 people — no
center seat
» No crew cab
» Limited choice of options
» Limited vocational application
besides cube van
Available Crew Cab with room
for up to 6 people vs. E-450
seating for maximum of 2
Available with seating for 3
people and work-ready center
console in regular cab (E-450
has 2 bucket seats, no console)
More available wheelbase
choices, to meet customer
needs (4 vs. 2 for reg. cab)
Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.
in length (only to 16 ft. on
E-450 Super Duty)
Built from the ground up as a
commercial vehicle, with medi-
um-duty truck components and
design (E-450 is a cutaway van
or modified chassis cab)
Higher base GVWR (16,500 lb.
vs. 14,500 lb.)
Higher maximum GVWR
(17,500 lb. vs. 14,500 lb.)
Wide track I-Beam front axle
with taperleaf springs provides
excellent ride and load-carrying
capabilities, with a constant
camber to help reduce tire wear
(Twin I-Beam with coil springs
on E-450 Super Duty)
Tighter turning diameter (curb-
to-curb) for comparable cab-to-
axle (51.3 ft./188 in. WB vs.
59.9 ft./176 in. WB)
Higher front GAWR and axle
capacity
for durability with heavy
loads
(7000 lb. vs. 5000 lb.)
Priority Access Service System
provides easy engine accessi-
bility for quicker service and
maintenance (limited engine
access on E-450 Super Duty)
Standard Allison 6-speed auto-
matic transmission vs. Ford
5-speed automatic. Additional
overdrive gear ratio contributes
to higher fuel economy
Longer Allison automatic
transmission warranty (3 years/
unlimited miles vs. 3 years/
36,000 miles for Ford)
Available diesel engine. Ford
has eliminated diesel engine
choice on E-Series for 2008
Large, secure foot step, for
safety and ease of entry and
exit (No outside step on E-450)
Higher rear GAWR and axle
capacity, for durability with
heavy loads (11,000 lb. and
13,500 lb. vs. 9450 lb.)
Higher frame yield strength,
for durability with heavy loads
(80,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi)
Higher RBM, for durability with
heavy loads (610,400 lb.-ft./in.
vs. 363,600 lb.-ft./in.)
Straight, flat frame rails for easy
body installation. E-Series frame
rails rise over rear axle
Vortec 8.1L gas engine has 20
more horsepower and 30 more
lb.-ft. of torque than E-450, to
accelerate and tow heavy loads
Larger brakes help stop heavy
loads (15-in. discs vs. 13-in.
front and 12.9-in. rear discs)
More available cab storage,
with door-sill storage boxes,
glove box and storage under
passenger seat
Available air seats for driver and
front passenger, plus work-
center console (E-450 has no
air seat or center console
options)
C4500 Advantages over Dodge Ram 4500/Sterling Bullet
C4500 Advantages over Ford E-450 Super Duty
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