Chrisgb Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 On 3/21/2022 at 6:11 AM, Joe771476 said: I thought GM had abandoned 4 wheel steering (Quadrasteer) in the 2000's, but it seems it's back. I think it's on electrics only. Not sure if drivers will be able to get used to it when the back end swings around on a turn at low speeds. On highway lane changes, all four wheels turn in the same direction, which to me means you better be well ahead of the vehicle in the lane you're moving into! I foresee problems. Also, I can't find any updated info on the propane explosion at a Bradford NH school bus depot. Was just wondering if a propane powered bus was to blame or simply a mechanic error. Bob R. that's your neck of the woods.............hear anything? I wonder if it's selectable, with default conventional front axle-only steer? I would think it would be confusing for a lot of people switching back and forth from their other vehicles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 15 hours ago, Bob Rosadini said: RMC-one of the national firms -Asplundh? Bartlett? or locals? My memory says a national tree service association-(lobbyist) had petitioned the industry a couple of years ago to offer a suitble gas option as the day long idling of bucket trucks was killing them with regenration issues. On another note I was riding with a friend today and one town over parked in a lot is a new 750 asphalt dump hooked up to a BIG tag trailer loaded with roller, skid steer etc. This thing was new and looked like the typical set up some guys use with a 12' body and a tag axle with 19.5 rubber-typical "asphalt special" as some guys call them-except this thing had Alcoas all around and the third axle was fitted with same 22.5's So I'm assuming it was set up with a non lifting dead axle. If it was a lift, there would not be typical. I'll try to make a special trip to get a picture. Bright red and with all those aluminum wheels it was an eye catcher...only thing it needed was a set of horns on the roof! Nah, a local guy/family friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 26, 2022 Share Posted March 26, 2022 2 hours ago, rmc523 said: Nah, a local guy/family friend. ? I have seen new Asplundhs but opposite lane-not close enough for these old eyes to see if they had a Power Stroke badge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 As discussed, got some pix of that "paver special". 54,000 lb GVW. I would like to see the certification plate that whoever put the tag on would have filed. Can't imagine what happens if there are any engine or trans issues with this thing IMG_0319.HEIC IMG_0317.HEIC IMG_0316.HEIC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 A few years back a Ford rep told me that they understood the hole the lack of a factory tandem had left in their lineup, and that they wouldn't void the warranty if another rear axle was properly installed and used. But 54,000# GVW? That's beyond the F750's 50,000# GCW before they even hook on the trailer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 6 hours ago, Bob Rosadini said: As discussed, got some pix of that "paver special". 54,000 lb GVW. I would like to see the certification plate that whoever put the tag on would have filed. Can't imagine what happens if there are any engine or trans issues with this thing IMG_0319.HEIC IMG_0317.HEIC IMG_0316.HEIC Wont open Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FordEscape Posted March 27, 2022 Share Posted March 27, 2022 13 hours ago, twintornados said: Wont open They work for me, pics of a spiffy red dump; verify that your device has a viewer that supports the .HEIC filetype. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 15 hours ago, twintornados said: Wont open TT, try this F-750Paver Spec. rear.pdf CFord 750 Paver spec side.pdf Ford 750 Paver Spec-front.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 14 minutes ago, Bob Rosadini said: TT, try this F-750Paver Spec. rear.pdf CFord 750 Paver spec side.pdf Ford 750 Paver Spec-front.pdf New Iphone and having trouble downloading pix to "Photos" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Interesting truck, don't see anything like that here where most pavers go for some type of 'Super 10'. Getting warranty done on that truck would no doubt be interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 @Bob Rosadini the .pdf pics opened for me...thanks, that is one sharp lookin' beast! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearheadGrrrl Posted March 28, 2022 Share Posted March 28, 2022 Would be interesting to see how the SD diesel stands up to this overloading, but a better test with less warranty exposure would be something like the interplant shuttles that hauled Econoline bodies in huge trailers between the body plant and Ohio Assembly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 A little industry news (and some speculation): Navistar opened their new San Antonio plant, some of the first rucks produced were the new eMV BEV medium duties. Cummins is introducing a new series of 6.7L 'B' series engines, versions of which will run on diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane. Speculation from some Mopar fans is that the gasoline 6.7L may eventually be available in the Ram HD trucks as the Hemi is phased out. Later in the year there should be more news about GM's BEV medium duty truck under development, and 2023 will bring a 33,000# GVW class 7 Isuzu supplied Cummins/Allison powered LCF that was rumored for this year. GM's planned update for Chevy and GMC HD trucks has been postponed to the 2024 MY due to supply chain issues. Not hearing much out of Ford though. There is some speculation that the 650 and 750 would get the aluminum cab and the 7.3L gas V-8 would get direct injection within the next year or two. No rumors of a tandem axle 850 or vendor supplied powertrains. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 39 minutes ago, 7Mary3 said: A little industry news (and some speculation): Navistar opened their new San Antonio plant, some of the first rucks produced were the new eMV BEV medium duties. Cummins is introducing a new series of 6.7L 'B' series engines, versions of which will run on diesel, gasoline, natural gas, and propane. Speculation from some Mopar fans is that the gasoline 6.7L may eventually be available in the Ram HD trucks as the Hemi is phased out. Later in the year there should be more news about GM's BEV medium duty truck under development, and 2023 will bring a 33,000# GVW class 7 Isuzu supplied Cummins/Allison powered LCF that was rumored for this year. GM's planned update for Chevy and GMC HD trucks has been postponed to the 2024 MY due to supply chain issues. Not hearing much out of Ford though. There is some speculation that the 650 and 750 would get the aluminum cab and the 7.3L gas V-8 would get direct injection within the next year or two. No rumors of a tandem axle 850 or vendor supplied powertrains. Speaking of the eMV, I guess everyone is going at this in small steps? That is, looks like a conventional drivetrain from the electric motor back? I'm assuming the E-150 will be the same? So all of the hype associated with simplified drive systems-as in no differentials, no long drive shafts etc are in the future? Is the E Mustang the same? Or is there a front drive motor and a rear drive motor? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 13 hours ago, GearheadGrrrl said: Would be interesting to see how the SD diesel stands up to this overloading, but a better test with less warranty exposure would be something like the interplant shuttles that hauled Econoline bodies in huge trailers between the body plant and Ohio Assembly. I guess closest to this would be Pierce's attempt to sell pumpers with the 6.7 as an "economy" fire truck-which did not last long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 29, 2022 Share Posted March 29, 2022 3 hours ago, Bob Rosadini said: Speaking of the eMV, I guess everyone is going at this in small steps? That is, looks like a conventional drivetrain from the electric motor back? I'm assuming the E-150 will be the same? So all of the hype associated with simplified drive systems-as in no differentials, no long drive shafts etc are in the future? Is the E Mustang the same? Or is there a front drive motor and a rear drive motor? Separate drive motors on AWD models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Rosadini Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 20 hours ago, rmc523 said: Separate drive motors on AWD models. thx-that is Mustang-what about 150? I don't think I've seen any Ford ads that go beyond "powering your house". Nothing in terms of its technical features. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 On 3/29/2022 at 11:38 AM, Bob Rosadini said: Speaking of the eMV, I guess everyone is going at this in small steps? That is, looks like a conventional drivetrain from the electric motor back? I'm assuming the E-150 will be the same? So all of the hype associated with simplified drive systems-as in no differentials, no long drive shafts etc are in the future? Is the E Mustang the same? Or is there a front drive motor and a rear drive motor? E Transit has motors front and back like Lightning, all are mounted transverse and direct drive 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Is the E series finally gone? Was on the Ford Commercial Vehicle site and it isn't there anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 21 minutes ago, 7Mary3 said: Is the E series finally gone? Was on the Ford Commercial Vehicle site and it isn't there anymore. https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/commercial-trucks/e-series-cutaway/2022/ Edited March 30, 2022 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7Mary3 Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 Strange, it wasn't on the commercial vehicle page linked from the Ford.com home page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted March 30, 2022 Share Posted March 30, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, 7Mary3 said: Strange, it wasn't on the commercial vehicle page linked from the Ford.com home page. Odd, I found it right away...... Edited March 30, 2022 by twintornados Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 One has to wonder if they'll ever update/replace E-series lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 February estimates: 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted March 31, 2022 Share Posted March 31, 2022 2 hours ago, rmc523 said: February estimates: Thanks rmc, your estimates are sufficient for our purposes. From the above it looks like F600 took more of a hit than F650 but still, we can see that Ford is hamstrung by chip shortage….. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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