Here's a vintage dump truck: A 1931 Ford Model AA with steel dump body. It can work as hard today as it did back in 1931. Thanks for sharing the video!
7/30/10
Words Of Wisdom From Henry Ford
"A bore is a person who opens his mouth and puts his feats in it."
-- Henry Ford
7/26/10
F550 with 12' Van Body and Liftgate Perfect For The Heavy Stuff!
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Here is a 2008 Ford F550 with 19,000 GVWR that has the 6.4 liter Diesel Engine, HD Auto Trans, AC, Spare Tire and Wheel, High Capacity Trailer Tow Package, Tow Command System, and Limited Slip Rear Axle. The Body is a Royal Truck Body 12'x84" Aluminum Van Body with a 2,000 lb capacity Tommy Gate Aluminum Railgate Liftgate which has a huge platform and is yet lightweight. This unit has been registered to the dealer to capture ending rebates, but has only 862 miles and has never been sold or used by a customer. VIN #8EA79816, Stock #T43470. Previous Stock #29032.
This unit is available with or without this body and the body is available for sale with or without the truck. We are very motivated to move this truck and will work with you to help you whether you are a dealer or an end user. Please call Paul Brown at Larry Geweke Ford in Yuba City, CA at 530-682-7693 or email him at pbrown@geweke.com.
Even though this unit has been registered and is therefore considered used, the original MSRP was $52,054.00 so you can compare it with a new one since this only has about 862 miles and has never been sold to our used by a customer, so even for a used truck, this is being offered for an unbelievable price of. . .
$32,985.00!!
plus tax & license
7/25/10
Ask The Builder Talks About Advantages Of A Utility Body
Tim Carter, of http://www.askthebuilder.com/, explains the advantages of using work truck bodies over regular truck beds and shows some features you should look for when selecting utility truck beds.
This is a great video showing some of the advantages of a utility body over a pickup and Tim Carter does an outstanding job of it. He happens to be showing off a Knapheide KUV body.
7/18/10
An Ideal Truck For Paper, Magazines, Batteries, and Other Heavy Items
Here is a 2008 Ford F550 with 19,000 GVWR that has the 6.4 liter Diesel Engine, HD Auto Trans, AC, Spare Tire and Wheel, High Capacity Trailer Tow Package, Tow Command System, and Limited Slip Rear Axle. The Body is a Royal Truck Body 12'x84" Aluminum Van Body with a 2,000 lb capacity Tommy Gate Aluminum Railgate Liftgate which has a huge platform and is yet lightweight. This unit has been registered to the dealer to capture ending rebates, but has only 862 miles and has never been sold or used by a customer. VIN #8EA79816, Stock #T43470. Previous Stock #29032.
This unit is available with or without this body and the body is available for sale with or without the truck. We are very motivated to move this truck and will work with you to help you whether you are a dealer or an end user. Please call Paul Brown at Larry Geweke Ford in Yuba City, CA at 530-682-7693 or email him at pbrown@geweke.com.
Even though this unit has been registered and is therefore considered used, the original MSRP was $52,054.00 so you can compare it with a new one since this only has about 862 miles and has never been sold to our used by a customer, so even for a used truck, this is being offered for an unbelievable price of. . .
$32,985.00!!
plus tax & license
OR BEST OFFER!!
OR BEST OFFER!!
7/10/10
Safety-Kleen Adds Ford Transit Connect Fleet
SAFETY-KLEEN HELPS CUSTOMERS 'MAKE GREEN WORK' – FORD TRANSIT CONNECT HELPS SAFETY-KLEEN DO SAME
- Safety-Kleen Systems is replacing 140 large cargo vans in its national sales fleet with the Ford Transit Connect
- Click here to download related images.Safety-Kleen Systems, the leading provider of environmental services, oil re-refining and responsible cleaning solutions, is replacing 140 large cargo vans in its national sales fleet with the Ford Transit Connect
- Transit Connect enables Safety-Kleen's sales representatives to achieve 24 mpg versus the 15 mpg offered with larger cargo vans
- In addition to fuel savings, Transit Connect will provide easier maneuverability in urban areas, added comfort loading and unloading products, and increased visibility for the company from a marketing standpoint
- Transit Connect – 2010 North American Truck of the Year – offers fleet customers a fresh choice with improved fuel economy and maneuverability to operate in crowded urban areas
DEARBORN, Mich., July 1, 2010 – Safety-Kleen Systems, the leading provider of environmental services, oil re-refining and responsible cleaning solutions, is replacing 140 large cargo vans in its national sales fleet with the Ford Transit Connect.
Through its products and services, Safety-Kleen enables other businesses to fulfill their green initiatives. The purchase of 140 units of Transit Connect will help the company achieve one of its green initiatives as well, according to Dan Kratz, director of Fleet Operations, Safety-Kleen.
"Replacing older cargo vans with new, more fuel-efficient vehicles is part of an initiative to green our fleet," he said. "The Ford Transit Connect offers significant fuel savings over traditional cargo vans – 24 mpg versus 15 mpg. We also anticipate having less maintenance costs because the oil change intervals are longer with the Transit Connect."
According to John Ruppert, general manager, Ford Commercial and Government Fleet Operations, Safety-Kleen's choice to use Transit Connect to advance its sustainability strategy underscores the versatility of the vehicle.
"As we continue to engage existing and new customers, the Ford Transit Connect continues to find more and more applications across different businesses," he said. "Safety-Kleen is another example of a commercial customer realizing the benefits of the vehicle and its capability to deliver on the green pillar of Ford's product innovation."
Benefits of Ford Transit Connect go beyond fuel economy
Transit Connect will be used by members of Safety-Kleen's sales staff who work in 160 locations throughout the country. While fuel and cost savings are the main incentives, Kratz says there are other benefits to Ford's small compact van.
"We conducted a survey with our sales folks, and they said they wanted a vehicle that was more urban-friendly – something they could maneuver more easily through congested city streets," he said. "The Ford Transit Connect will fit the bill perfectly and still allow for ample cargo room."
Safety-Kleen sales representatives routinely carry samples of products, such as windshield washer fluid, the company's Eco-Power recycled oil and hand wipes. Kratz says the lower height of the Transit Connect will make it easier to get products in and out of the vehicle.
"We've had a test vehicle that we've wrapped with our company logo and upfitted with shelving," he said. "It's certainly more comfortable to load and unload because there is no lifting to the height of a traditional cargo van."
An unexpected bonus with the Ford Transit Connect, says Kratz, is the attention the vehicle attracts on the road.
"Because of its unique shape and size, it attracts notice from people on the street," he said. "These vehicles will provide a lot of exposure for the company from a marketing standpoint."
Safety-Kleen's corporate motto is "Make Green Work."
"We're not just making green work for other companies," said Kratz. "We're making it work for ourselves. The Ford Transit Connect is a great example of that."
Through its products and services, Safety-Kleen enables other businesses to fulfill their green initiatives. The purchase of 140 units of Transit Connect will help the company achieve one of its green initiatives as well, according to Dan Kratz, director of Fleet Operations, Safety-Kleen.
"Replacing older cargo vans with new, more fuel-efficient vehicles is part of an initiative to green our fleet," he said. "The Ford Transit Connect offers significant fuel savings over traditional cargo vans – 24 mpg versus 15 mpg. We also anticipate having less maintenance costs because the oil change intervals are longer with the Transit Connect."
According to John Ruppert, general manager, Ford Commercial and Government Fleet Operations, Safety-Kleen's choice to use Transit Connect to advance its sustainability strategy underscores the versatility of the vehicle.
"As we continue to engage existing and new customers, the Ford Transit Connect continues to find more and more applications across different businesses," he said. "Safety-Kleen is another example of a commercial customer realizing the benefits of the vehicle and its capability to deliver on the green pillar of Ford's product innovation."
Benefits of Ford Transit Connect go beyond fuel economy
Transit Connect will be used by members of Safety-Kleen's sales staff who work in 160 locations throughout the country. While fuel and cost savings are the main incentives, Kratz says there are other benefits to Ford's small compact van.
"We conducted a survey with our sales folks, and they said they wanted a vehicle that was more urban-friendly – something they could maneuver more easily through congested city streets," he said. "The Ford Transit Connect will fit the bill perfectly and still allow for ample cargo room."
Safety-Kleen sales representatives routinely carry samples of products, such as windshield washer fluid, the company's Eco-Power recycled oil and hand wipes. Kratz says the lower height of the Transit Connect will make it easier to get products in and out of the vehicle.
"We've had a test vehicle that we've wrapped with our company logo and upfitted with shelving," he said. "It's certainly more comfortable to load and unload because there is no lifting to the height of a traditional cargo van."
An unexpected bonus with the Ford Transit Connect, says Kratz, is the attention the vehicle attracts on the road.
"Because of its unique shape and size, it attracts notice from people on the street," he said. "These vehicles will provide a lot of exposure for the company from a marketing standpoint."
Safety-Kleen's corporate motto is "Make Green Work."
"We're not just making green work for other companies," said Kratz. "We're making it work for ourselves. The Ford Transit Connect is a great example of that."
7/09/10
Ford V10 Gas Engine Will Power Medium-Duty Chassis Cabs
FORD CLASS-EXCLUSIVE V10 GAS ENGINE, TORQSHIFT TRANSMISSION WILL POWER MEDIUM-DUTY CHASSIS CABS
- A class-exclusive 6.8-liter V10 gasoline engine and heavy-duty six-speed TorqShift™ automatic transmission form the powertrain of Ford’s 2012 Class 6 and Class 7 chassis cabs
- With this addition, Ford will be the only manufacturer to offer a gas-powered vehicle in every truck class from 1-7, giving customers a lower-cost option in each segment
- Orders for the new gas-powered chassis cab will open in the fourth quarter of 2011
DEARBORN, Mich., July 6, 2010 – Ford Motor Company’s class-exclusive truck offerings will extend to medium-duty chassis cabs with the arrival of the 6.8-liter V10 gas engine in 2012. With this addition, Ford will be only manufacturer to offer a gas-powered vehicle in Class 1-7, offering a lower-cost option in each segment.
This proven three-valve, single-overhead-camshaft engine is rated at 457 lb.-ft. of torque at 3,250 rpm and 362 horsepower at 4,750 rpm. Gross vehicle weight ratings for Class 6 and Class 7 medium-duty trucks range from 20,500 to 30,000 pounds for this engine application.
“No other manufacturer offers this wide of a range of options and solutions for truck customers,” said Len Deluca, director, Commercial Truck Sales and Marketing. “The availability of a gas engine in this medium-duty segment will be welcome news to many businesses and municipalities.”
The V10 will be mated to the heavy-duty six-speed TorqShift automatic transmission. This Ford-designed and Ford-manufactured transmission was designed to manage the significantly increased torque – 735 lb.-ft. – produced by the new 6.7-liter Power Stroke V8 turbocharged diesel engine for the 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty. The same basic transmission also is mated to the new gasoline engine for Super Duty.
For added strength, the transmission employs a unique powder-metal carrier in the compound planetary gearset. The carrier consists of four pressed powder-metal components sinter-brazed together to form a rigid, power-dense structure. The sinter-brazed gearset enables more torque capacity and greater engine speed capability.
Also included are Live Drive PTO (power takeoff) and double overdrive gears, which aid highway fuel economy. The Live Drive PTO features an output linked directly to the engine crankshaft providing “live” PTO operation any time the engine is running, regardless of vehicle speed. It provides the capability to power PTO-driven accessories such as dump bodies, sprayer pumps, generators, salt spreaders and snowplows with maximum flexibility.
Alternative fuel options also available
The V10 features three valves per cylinder – two intake valves and one exhaust valve. This arrangement allows the engine to breathe almost as well as high-performance four-valve designs, but without the additional weight and complexity.
The short/long intake runner design features long runners for lower engine rpm operation to speed up airflow and provide maximum torque, while the short runner design is used at higher engine rpm to provide unrestricted high-velocity air intake for efficient cylinder filling and maximum power.
An alternative fuels engine prep package will be available as well. The conversion option, which will become available this fall on F-450 and F-550 Super Duty chassis cab trucks that use the 6.8-liter V10, enables the use of efficient, clean-burning compressed natural gas (CNG) or propane (LPG, or liquefied petroleum gas).
The engine comes with hardened exhaust valves and valve seats for improved wear resistance and durability for gaseous fuel systems.
CNG and LPG are increasingly popular choices for fleet operators looking to cut fuel cost and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. According to the EPA, CNG is less expensive and burns cleaner than gasoline, resulting in reduced CO2 emissions. Propane also burns cleaner than gasoline.
“Having alternative fuel options is extremely important as fleets and municipalities seek greener options,” Deluca said. “Overall lower emissions of greenhouse gases compared to gasoline, and lower fuel/operating costs for their fleet are very appealing.”
The 2012 F-Series medium-duty chassis cab gasoline powertrain will be available for order in the fourth quarter of 2011.
7/08/10
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