favorite medium duty trucks (luxury, vehicles, 2009, brakes)

[GTOlover]

what are your fav medium duty trucks even though most of us will never need one I thought this would be fun.

1. GMC Topkick

Production2004-2009Body style(s)2-door truck
4-door truckEngine(s)6.6L V8 Diesel
7.8L I6 DieselTransmission(s)5-speed manual
6-speed manual
9-speed manual
10-speed manual
6-speed automatic
5-speed automatic

Ford F650


Production2000-PresentAssemblyEscobedo, MexicoClassHeavy Duty TruckBody style(s)Regular Cab, SuperCab and CrewCab in either a regular frame, Pro Loader Kick-up Frame or Pro Loader Straight FrameEngine(s)6.7 L Cummins ISB I-6 Diesel
7.2 L Caterpillar C7 DieselTransmission(s)Allison 2200 5-speed Automatic
Allison 2500 5-speed Automatic
Allison 3000 5-/6-speed close-ratio Automatic
Allison 3200 6-speed close-ratio Automatic
Allison 3500 5-/6-speed wide-ratio Automatic
Eaton Fuller FS-5205A 5-speed Manual
Eaton Fuller FS-5406A 6-speed Manual
Eaton Fuller FS-6406A 6-speed Manual
Eaton Fuller FS)-6406A 6-speed Manual
Eaton Fuller FSO-8406A 6-speed Manual
TTC Spicer ES56-7B 7-speed Manual
TTC Spicer ESO66-7B 7-speed ManualWheelbase134 in (3403.6 mm)
146 in (3708.4 mm)
155 in (3937 mm)
158 in (4013.2 mm)
167 in (4241.8 mm)
170 in (4318 mm)
176 in (4470.4 mm)
179 in (4546.6 mm)
182 in (4622.8 mm)
194 in (4927.6 mm)
197 in (5003.8 mm)
200 in (5080 mm)
203 in (5156.2 mm)
212 in (5384.8 mm)
215 in (5461 mm)
218 in (5537.2 mm)
221 in (5613.4 mm)
224 in (5689.6 mm)
230 in (5842 mm)
233 in (5918.2 mm)
236 in (5994.4 mm)
239 in (6070.6 mm)
242 in (6146.8 mm)
245 in (6223 mm)
248 in (6299.2 mm)
251 in (6375.4 mm)
254 in (6451.6 mm)
260 in (6604 mm)
263 in (6680.2 mm)
266 in (6756.4 mm)
278 in (7061.2 mm)
281 in (7137.4 mm)Fuel capacityStandard:
45 US gal (37 imp gal; 170 L)
Optional:
up to 160 US gal (130 imp gal; 610 L)[SIZE=2][1][/SIZE]
The Ford F-650 is a commercial truck offered by Ford. It was introduced by Ford in 2000, replacing the F-600. Though it is made mainly for use as a utilitarian truck for towing, heavy hauling, use in construction and it is offered at Ford's official site under commercial vehicles, aftermarket has made the F-650 into a premium truck similar to the International CXT. It is a Class 6/7 truck, intended to appeal to businesses and municipalities.[2] The current (2008-09) version retains the dashboard and interior introduced with the current cab style in 1998 rather than the revised interior of the 2008 F250-550 Super Duty line; both Ford (with the 1967 cab's 1973 facelift and the 1980 cab's 1987 and 1991 facelifts) and GM (with the 1988 cab's 1995 facelift) have a history of doing this.

[edit] Engines

There are two available engines on the F-650, the 6.7 L Cummins B Series engine(ISB) I-6 Diesel, and the 7.2 L Caterpillar C7 Diesel. The Cummins engine has 8 different horsepower and torque ratings, while the Caterpillar has 10.[3]

International CXT

[edit] CXT

The International CXT or Commercial Extreme Truck is a very large pickup truck. Introduced in September 2004, the CXT is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a 9 ft (2.7 m) tall cab. It is the largest production pickup truck on the market, its curb weight of 14,500 lbs is around twice the weight of a Hummer H1.[4][3] Its GVWR is 25,999 lbs.[5]
The CXT is built on an International 7300 chassis and is equipped with the DT 466 diesel engine and is capable of towing up to 20 tons while its air-ride cab and individual bucket seats offer a smooth ride for the driver and 4 adult passengers. The CXT's interior includes luxury options such as leather, DVD, and satellite radio.[3] Mechanical features include air brakes, an Allison 2500HD automatic transmission, and 4 wheel drive. The CXT uses a Meritor MTC 4208 two-speed transfer case. The CXT gets 8-10 miles per gallon, and has a 70 gallon tank.[3] The CXT is priced from $93,000 to $115,000.[3]
The CXT is built at the company's assembly plant in Garland, TX.[2]

[RopeS]

I want one of those CXT's sooo bad. The Topkicks are pretty nice too, and then would come the Ford. CXT is number one though.

[SD4020]

Well I would line up an IH 4300 with 466DT Diesel and a Fuller 10 speed.

[GTOlover]

I like the ford but the international would be up my second choice althougth these wouls not be fun to park at the mall.

[73-79 ford fan]

Pretty much all of the Ford F600 and up from 1957 to 1998 or so, whatever year they stopped making real medium duty trucks and the 1962 thru 1969 N series Ford trucks. I like the 361/391 and massive 477 and 534 gas v8s the best in these trucks. The International Loadstars from the 60s and 70s are nice looking solid trucks too along with the popular and common Chevy C60, C65 and C70 trucks from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I like all these trucks.

[SD4020]

I am looking for F650 of IH Loadstar of older vintage setup as a dump truck.

[GTOlover]

Originally Posted by 73-79 ford fan

Pretty much all of the Ford F600 and up from 1957 to 1998 or so, whatever year they stopped making real medium duty trucks and the 1962 thru 1969 N series Ford trucks. I like the 361/391 and massive 477 and 534 gas v8s the best in these trucks. The International Loadstars from the 60s and 70s are nice looking solid trucks too along with the popular and common Chevy C60, C65 and C70 trucks from the 60s, 70s and 80s. I like all these trucks.

Did ford ever make these with a pickup truck bed or were they just cab and chasis?
these would be awsome off road truck how much would one of these run?

[73-79 ford fan]

Originally Posted by GTOlover

Did ford ever make these with a pickup truck bed or were they just cab and chasis?

Not with these old trucks but I have seen some with a pickup bed installed on the shorter wheelbase trucks by the owner.

[73-79 ford fan]

Nice picture GTOlover. That truck being a crewcab and 4x4 is kinda rare and I would like to have it. Those old Fords go from almost free to 10,000+ dollars depending on condition and whats on the truck. I see nice always shedded grain trucks for sale all the time.

[GTOlover]

Originally Posted by 73-79 ford fan

Not with these old trucks but I have seen some with a pickup bed installed on the shorter wheelbase trucks by the owner.

crap I guess I will be sticking with my 91 F-250 then.