Global Machinery Company Automobile C4500 User Manual

C4500 TopKick and

Kodiak

C5500 TopKick and

Kodiak

C6500/C7500/C8500

TopKick and Kodiak

T6500/T7500/T8500

• Dodge Ram 4500/

Sterling Bullet

• Ford E-450

• Ford F-450

• Hino 165

• Dodge Ram 5500/

Sterling Bullet

• Ford F-650/F-750

• Freightliner Business

• Class M2

• Hino 238/258/268/338

• Mitsubishi Fuso

• Ford F-550

• FM260/330

• Hino 185

• International 4100

• Hino 238/338

• Nissan UD 2600/3300

• Sterling Acterra

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Table of Contents

C4500 TopKick and Kodiak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

C5500 TopKick and Kodiak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C6500/C7500/C8500 TopKick and Kodiak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

T6500/T7500/T8500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to Use This Guide

This competitive comparison guide shows comparisons between specific GM products and

targeted competitors. Specifications are for standard equipped vehicles. Each GM vehicle has

up to four competitors indicated.

Color coding organizes the comparisons according to the GM product lines:

C4500 and C5500 TopKick and Kodiak

C6500/C7500/C8500 TopKick and Kodiak

T-Series

An overview is provided for each competitor below a photo of the competitor. Competitive advantages

are listed in the columns to the right of the overview.

A specifications chart for each GM product line and its competitors follows the competitor list.

Abbreviations and codes

• Information is provided for diesel versions of each truck, with gasoline-powered

specifications provided within parentheses or on separate lines

• OHV = overhead valve

• SOHC = single overhead camshaft

• DOHC = dual overhead camshaft

• 4ODA = 4-speed, overdrive automatic

• 4DDA = 4-speed, direct-drive automatic

• 5ODA = 5-speed, overdrive automatic

• 5M = 5-speed manual transmission

• 5ODM = 5-speed, overdrive manual transmission

• 6M = 6-speed manual transmission

Information contained herein is intended for use

• 6ODM = 6-speed, overdrive manual transmission

by GM Sales Consultants only. The information

presented in this release was correct at the time

• LH = left-hand

of printing. GM reserves the right to make

• RH = right-hand

changes in color, prices, materials, equipment,

specifications, warranties and models without

notice or obligation. Some features shown or

described are optional equipment items that are

required in combination with other options.

GMC, Chevrolet, TopKick, Kodiak, General Motors

Corp., GM and DEX-COOL are registered trade-

marks and DURAMAX is a trademark of General

Motors Corp. Produced for GM VSSM Product

Training Department by Sandy Corporation.

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C4500 Advantages over Dodge Ram 4500/Sterling Bullet

• More available wheelbase

choices on Crew Cab, to meet

customer needs (4 vs. 2)

• Longer frame warranty can

contribute to lower service

costs (5 years/unlimited miles

vs. 3 years/36,000 miles

• 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

• Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.

in length, to meet customer

needs (only to 16 ft. on Dodge)

• Large, retractable mirrors add

to driver visibility (smaller mir-

rors on Ram 4500)

3500 model shown

• 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 Ram 4500/

Sterling Bullet

» Competes against C4500

• Higher max. GVWR (17,500 lb.

vs. 16,500 lb.) results in higher • Large, secure foot step eases

payload capability — nearly

1500 lb. higher for base diesel-

equipped vehicles

entry and exit, adds to safety

(Dodge only has optional step

bars)

» Chassis cab version of Ram

pickup line

(Dodge has no air seat options)

• Tighter turning diameter (curb- • Longer service interval helps

• Available commercial-grade gas

engine offers low cost, easy

fuel availability and simple serv-

ice (not available on Dodge)

to-curb) for comparable cab-to-

axle (51.3 ft. vs. 54.2 ft. for

120 in. CA )

reduce maintenance costs

(Up to 10,000 mi. between oil

changes vs. 5000 mi. max. for

Dodge)

» 16,500 lb. GVWR only

» 6.7L Cummins I6 diesel only

» 2WD and 4WD

• Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed

overdrive automatic is standard • Priority Access Service System

on C4500 with both engines.

Allison transmission is well-

known for durability vs. option-

al Aisin 6-speed automatic

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers

of service needs, contributing

to a long life (not available on

Dodge)

» Coil spring front suspension

» Regular Cab and Quad Cab

provides easy engine access

(limited engine access on

Dodge)

» 4 WB for regular cab, 2 WB for

Quad Cab

• Much shorter BBC (105 in. vs.

122.9 in.) contributes to greater

maneuverability and longer CA

for any given wheelbase

• 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

• Rugged taperleaf front springs

are durable, low-maintenance

and handle heavy loads. Dodge

uses 5-link coil-spring front

suspension

» 3 trim levels on Quad Cab, 2

trim levels on Regular Cab

» Standard 6-speed manual,

optional 6-speed automatic

• Longer maximum cab to end of

frame dimensions enable longer

payload lengths (204 in. vs.

172 in.)

» Final information not available

until September 2007

• Exterior grab handle to assist

entry and exit (not available on

Dodge)

• More available cab storage,

with door-sill storage boxes and

storage under passenger seat

C4500 Advantages over Ford E-450 Super Duty

• Available Crew Cab with room

for up to 6 people vs. E-450

seating for maximum of 2

• Tighter turning diameter (curb- • Higher rear GAWR and axle

to-curb) for comparable cab-to-

axle (51.3 ft./188 in. WB vs.

59.9 ft./176 in. WB)

capacity, for durability with

heavy loads (11,000 lb. and

13,500 lb. vs. 9450 lb.)

• Available with seating for 3

people and work-ready center

console in regular cab (E-450

has 2 bucket seats, no console)

• Higher front GAWR and axle

capacity for durability with heavy

loads (7000 lb. vs. 5000 lb.)

• Higher frame yield strength,

for durability with heavy loads

(80,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi)

Ford E-450 Super Duty

» Competes against C4500. New

front-end styling for 2008

• More available wheelbase

choices, to meet customer

needs (4 vs. 2 for reg. cab)

• Priority Access Service System • Higher RBM, for durability with

provides easy engine accessi-

bility for quicker service and

maintenance (limited engine

access on E-450 Super Duty)

heavy loads (610,400 lb.-ft./in.

vs. 363,600 lb.-ft./in.)

• Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.

in length (only to 16 ft. on

E-450 Super Duty)

•

Straight, flat frame rails for easy

body installation. E-Series frame

rails rise over rear axle

» E-450 Super Duty is chassis

cab version of E-Series van and

cutaway

• Standard Allison 6-speed auto-

matic transmission vs. Ford

5-speed automatic. Additional

overdrive gear ratio contributes

to higher fuel economy

• 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)

• 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

» 14,500 lb. GVWR only

» Only 2 wheelbase choices

» 5.4L V8 or 6.8L V10 gas

» 6.0L V8 diesel

• Longer Allison automatic

transmission warranty (3 years/

unlimited miles vs. 3 years/

36,000 miles for Ford)

• Larger brakes help stop heavy

loads (15-in. discs vs. 13-in.

front and 12.9-in. rear discs)

• Higher base GVWR (16,500 lb.

vs. 14,500 lb.)

» Automatic transmission only

» Available natural gas engine

• Higher maximum GVWR

(17,500 lb. vs. 14,500 lb.)

• More available cab storage,

with door-sill storage boxes,

glove box and storage under

passenger seat

• Available diesel engine. Ford

has eliminated diesel engine

choice on E-Series for 2008

» Room for only 2 people — no

center seat

• 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)

» No crew cab

• Large, secure foot step, for

safety and ease of entry and

exit (No outside step on E-450)

• Available air seats for driver and

front passenger, plus work-

center console (E-450 has no

air seat or center console

options)

» Limited choice of options

» Limited vocational application

besides cube van

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C4500 Advantages over Ford F-450

• More available wheelbase

choices on Crew Cab, to meet

customer needs (4 vs. 2)

• Longer frame warranty can

• C4500 frame is full depth for

the entire load length, providing

strength for end-of-frame

equipment and body attach-

ment. Ford frame uses weaker

reduced depth behind axle

contribute to lower service

costs (5 years/unlimited miles

vs. 3 years/36,000 miles

• Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.

in length, to meet customer

needs (only to 16 ft. on F-450)

• Rugged taperleaf front suspen-

sion vs. coil springs with lead-

ing links, contributes to

durability

• 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

• Higher max. GVWR (17,500 lb.

vs. 16,000 lb.) results in much

higher payload capability —

nearly 1500 lb. higher for base

diesel-equipped vehicles

Ford F-450 Super Duty

» Competes against C4500

• Large, retractable mirrors add

to driver visibility (smaller, fold-

away camper-style mirrors on

F-450 Super Duty)

» Chassis cab version of Super

Duty pickup line

(F-450 has no air seat options)

• Tighter turning diameter (curb-

to-curb) for comparable cab-to- • Large, secure foot step eases

axle (51.3 ft. vs. 57.9 ft. for

120 in. CA )

•

Separate battery box makes

body builder installation easy

(F-450 has under-hood battery

location)

» 16,000 lb. GVWR only

entry and exit, adds to safety

(F-450 only has optional step

bars)

» 6.8L V10 gas or 6.4L

PowerStroke V8 diesel

• Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed

overdrive automatic is standard • Exterior grab handle to assist

on C4500 with both engines.

Allison transmission is well-

known for durability vs. Ford

5-speed overdrive automatic on

diesel only at a cost of $1480

» 2WD and 4WD

• Better visibility contributes to

safety and ease of use

(Sightline to ground is 13 ft.,

which is 13 ft. better than

F-450)

» Regular cab, extended cab and

crew cab

entry and exit (not available on

F-450)

» 4 WB for regular cab, 1 WB for

extended cab, 2 WB for crew

cab

• Priority Access Service System

provides easy engine access

(limited engine access on F-450

Super Duty)

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers

of service needs, contributing

to a long life (not available on

Ford)

• Longer automatic transmission

warranty adds customer peace

of mind and potentially lower

repair costs (3 years/unlimited

miles vs. 3 years/36,000 miles)

» 3 trim levels

• Higher frame yield strength

(80,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi) and

higher frame RBM (610,400 lb.-

ft./in. vs. 230,400 lb.-ft./in.) for

durability in heavy use

» Available integrated trailer brake

controller

• More available cab storage,

with door-sill storage boxes and

storage under passenger seat

» Pickup box is new for 2008

• Available exhaust brake vs. NA

for Ford F-450

» Updated grille and front end for

2008

C4500 Advantages over Hino 165

•

Higher maximum GVWR (17,500

lb. vs. 16,000 lb. for Hino

utility and value

• More powerful engines (125 or • Available Crew Cab, Cutaway

)

adds

155 hp more with diesel, 150

hp more for gasoline engine vs.

Hino’s single diesel engine)

Cab and Motor Home Cutaway

Cabs (not available on Hino)

• Higher front GAWR (7000 lb.

vs. 6000 lb. for Hino) helps

handle difficult loading

situations

• Large optional 60-gal. in-rail

fuel tank available, for fewer fill-

ups and longer driving range

(35 gal. on Hino, with no

options)

• Higher torque (520 lb.-ft. or

available 620 lb.-ft. vs. 347 lb.-

ft. for diesel) contributes to per-

formance and towing capability

• Wide track I-Beam front axle

(80.6 in. AW vs. 73.6 in.)

assists cornering control and

helps handle high center-of-

gravity loads

Hino 165

» The 165 is the second lightest

GVWR of Hino lineup of

conventional cab trucks

• Heavy duty Allison 6-speed

overdrive automatic on C4500

vs. Aisin 4-speed automatic on

Hino provides smaller steps

between gears for better per-

formance, and two overdrive

top gears for fuel economy

• Larger, 15-in. 4-wheel disc

brakes are standard (12.75-in.

disc brakes used on Hino)

• Available gas engine offers low

cost, easy fuel availability and

simple service (not available on

Hino)

• Large cowl-mounted folding

mirrors with integrated wide-

angle mirror and numerous

options for power, heat and

signals (Hino has traditional

West Coast mirrors with add-on

spot mirrors)

» The conventional cab was

developed from Hino’s previous

Low Cab Forward design

• Available air seats for driver and

front passenger add all-day

comfort, plus work-center con-

sole provides vocational utility

(Hino has no air-seat options)

• Vocational option packages,

including Ambulance, Wrecker,

Fire and Rescue and Snow

Plow Prep available (not avail-

able on Hino)

» 16,000 lb. GVWR only

» 4-cylinder diesel only

» 4 wheelbase choices

» No crew cab available

» No gas engine available

» Limited options

• Available driver and front

passenger air bags (not

available on Hino)

• Standard synthetic transmis-

sion fluid and rear axle fluid

contributes to lower lifecycle

costs

• Fixed grille available for snow

plow or other front-mounted

accessories (not available with

Hino)

• Available 4WD (not available on

Hino)

» No vocational packages

» No 4WD

• Extensive Chevrolet and GMC

dealership body vs. limited

urban retailers for Hino

• Choice of axle ratios allows

customer to match product to

needs for towing or geared

road speed (not available on

Hino)

» Hino setting up urban-based

distribution network

» Standard 34-inch frame width

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Specifications

C4500

Dodge Ram 4500/

Sterling Bullet

Ford

E-450

Ford

F-450

Hino

165

GVWR, lb.

16,500

14,500

16,000

Diesel engine type

Displacement, diesel

HP, diesel

Torque, diesel

Gas engine type

Displacement, gas

HP, gas

OHV V8 turbo

6.6L

300/330 @ 3000

520/620 @ 1600

OHV V8

OHV I-6 turbo

6.7L

305 @ 2900 rpm

610 @ 1600 rpm

12.5

OHV V8 turbo

6.0L

235 @ 3150

440 @ 1600

SOHC V8/V10

5.4L/6.8L

255/305 @ 4500/4250 362 @ 4750

350/420 @ 2500/3250 457 @ 3250

OHV V8 turbo

6.4L

325 @ 3000

600 @ 2000

SOHC V10

6.8L

OHC I-4 turbo

4.7L

175 @ 2700 rpm

347 @ 1600 rpm

8.1L

325 @ 4000

450 @ 2800

Torque, gas

Clutch, in.

11.9

Transmission

Alternator, amps

Battery, CCA (gas)

Steering

Front axle, lb.

Front springs, lb.

Rear axle, lb.

Rear springs, lb.

Wheels

6ODA Allison

150

2x750 (1x600)

variable ratio power

7000

7000 taperleaf

11,000

11,000 multileaf

19.5x6 in. 8-bolt

225/70R-19.5F

15.0 disc

6M/6ODA Aisin

136

2x750

RCB power

7000

coil

5ODA Ford

115

2x750 (1x750)

19.6:1 power

5000 Twin-I-Beam

4600 coil

6ODM/5ODA Ford

115

2x750 (1x750)

17.0:1 power

7000

5250 coil

12,000

11,000 multileaf

19.5x6 in. 10-bolt

225/70R-19.5F

14.5 disc

5M/4A Aisin

100

2x600

TRW power

6000

6000 taperleaf

11,000

12,000 multileaf

19.5x6 in. 8-bolt

225/70R-19.5F

12.75 disc

80,000

12,000

9450

12,000 multileaf

19.5x6 in. 10-bolt

225/70R-19.5

15.35 disc

50,000

9450 multileaf

16x6 in. 6-bolt

215/85R-16E

13.0 disc

12.9 disc

36,000

Tires

Brakes, front, in.

Brakes, rear, in.

Frame, psi

15.0 disc

80,000

15.3 disc

36,000

Frame width, in.

Frame sec. mod.

Frame RBM

Fuel tank, gal.

Seating

Mirrors, in.

Base warranty

Engine warranty

(gas)

33.5

7.63 in.

610,400

40 combo

Driver & 2 pass.

7x12 + 7x6

2 yr./unl. mi.

5 yr./100,000 mi.

(2 yr./unl. mi.)

34.0

42.0

6.40 in.

230,400

55 mid, in frame

2 buckets

7x8.5 combo

3 yr./36,000 mi.

(3 yr./36,000 mi.)

34.2

10.1 in.

363,600

40 rear, in frame

3-pass. bench

7x8 + 6.3 x 3.7

3 yr./36,000 mi.

5 yr./100,000 mi.

(3 yr./36,000 mi.)

34.0

8.18 in.

655,100

35 side mount

Driver & 2 pass.

7x16

2 yr./unl. mi

3 yr./unl. mi.

5.15 in. (rear)

257,500 (rear)

52 side mount

Driver & 2 pass.

7x10 combo

3 yr./36,000 mi.

5 yr./100,000 mi.

WB/CA

(Reg. cab only)

128/60

152/84

176/108

188/120

144.5/60.2

168.5/84.2

192.5/108.2

204.5/120.2

158/100

176/118

141/60

165/84

189/108

201/120

147/83.6

169/105.6

183/119.6

201/137.6

WB/

128/38.6

152/44.7

176/48.6

188/51.3

144.5/40.1

168.5/45.7

192.5/51.4

204.5/54.2

158/54.1

176/59.9

141/42.3

165/48.6

189/54.8

201/57.9

147/40.6

169/46.0

183/49.4

201/53.8

Turning diameter

(curb-to-curb)

WB/CE/OL

128/100.5/205.5

152/146.6/250.6

176/177.7/282.7

188/204.0/309.1

144.5/112.4/235.3

168.5/136.4/259.3

192.5/160.4/283.3

204.5/172.4/295.3

158/168/257

176/168/256

141/107.5/226

165/131.5/250

189/155.5/274

201/167.5/286

147/146.6/244.6

169/168.6/266.6

183/194.6/292.6

201/212.6/310.6

WB/Body lengths

128/8

144.5/8, 10

168.5/10, 12

192.5/12, 14

204.5/14, 16

158/12, 14

176/14, 16

141/8, 9

147/8, 10, 12

169/10, 12, 14

183/12, 14,16

201/14, 16, 18

152/8, 10, 12

176/10, 12, 14, 16

188/12, 14, 16, 18

165/10, 11, 12

189/11, 12, 14

201/14, 16

8.1

7.2

8.5

7.8

7.1

BBC

80.6

37.0

105.0

73.0

76.0

38.7

122.9

73.6

69.4

30.0

88.0

74.0

75.0

37.4

118.2

74.0

72.8

34.6

98.0

71.1

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Standard Equipment

C4500

Dodge Ram 4500/

Sterling Bullet

Ford

E-450

Ford

F-450

Hino

165

Battery box

DEX-COOL

Opt.

Engine hour meter

Door sill storage

Road speed governor

Alternate fuel capable

Synthetic trans. fluid

DRL

Opt.

Integrated conv. mirror

Exterior assist handle

Oil life monitor

Optional Equipment

Snow plow prep

Wrecker package

Limited slip differential

Elect. traction control

60-gal. fuel tank

Std.

Driver air bag

Std.

Std. Opt. delete

Std.

XLT

Passenger air bag

Pwr. heated mirrors

Air suspension seat

Remote keyless entry

Auto eng. shutdown

Dual alternators

Diesel

Std.

Hystec cab mount

Air filter gauge

Cutaway

Dimensions

C5500

Ford

E-450

C4500/C5500

166

184

195.5

130.0

213.9

316.3

55.9

220*

155

261

363.6

56.7

221.5

156

240

340

233*

168

274

376.3

59.7

246*

181

287

389.3

62.6

259*

194

300

402.3

65.6

158

100

168.5

256.5

54.1

176

118

168.5

256.5

59.9

100.0

170.7

273.2

46.1

118.0

201.9

304.3

50.3

Turning dia.

Rec. body lengths 14

—

22 18

—

*ANC Shuttle Bus or B3D School Bus only

Crew Cab

Dimensions

C4500/C5500

C5500

Dodge Ram 4500/5500/

Sterling Bullet

Ford

F-450/F-550

169

121.6

267.7

44.6

194

146.6

292.7

217

108

191.9

337.9

58.6

229

120

203.9

350

61.5

235

126

210

356

62.9

164.5

112.4

255.3

44.8

188.5

136.4

279.3

50.4

176.2

107.5

261.1

51.5

200.2

127.5

285.1

57.8

Turning dia.

Rec. body lengths

—

14—

—

Motorhome

Dimensions

C4500/C5500

Ford

C5500

221.5

156

E-450

166

184

195.5

130.0

213.9

316.3

55.9

213.5

148.0

264.1

366.5

57.7

158

100

168.5

256.5

54.1

176

118

168.5

256.5

59.9

100.0

170.7

273.2

46.1

118.0

201.9

304.3

50.3

284

384

Turning dia.

Rec. body lengths 12

—

22 18

—

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C5500 Advantages over Dodge Ram 5500/Sterling Bullet

• More available wheelbase

choices on Crew Cab, to meet

customer needs (4 vs. 2)

• Large, retractable mirrors add

to driver visibility (smaller mir-

rors on Ram 5500)

• 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

• Accommodate bodies to 24 ft.

in length, to meet customer

needs (only to 18 ft. on 5500)

• Large, secure foot step eases

entry and exit, adds to safety

(Dodge only has optional step

bars)

(Ram has no air seat options)

3500 model shown

• Available commercial-grade gas

engine offers low cost, easy

fuel availability and simple serv-

ice (not available on Dodge)

• Higher max. GVWR (19,500 lb.

vs. 16,500 lb.) results in higher • Exterior grab handle to assist

payload capability — nearly

1500 lb. higher for base diesel-

equipped vehicles

Dodge Ram 5500/

Sterling Bullet

» Competes against C5500

entry and exit (not available on

Dodge)

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers

of service needs, contributing

to a long life (not available on

Dodge)

• Priority Access Service System

provides easy engine access

(limited engine access on

Dodge)

» Chassis cab version of Ram

pickup line

• Tighter turning diameter (curb-

to-curb) for comparable cab-to-

axle (51.3 ft. vs. 54.2 ft. for

120 in. CA )

» 19,500 lb. GVWR only

» 6.7L Cummins I6 diesel only

» 2WD and 4WD

• Longer service interval helps

reduce maintenance costs

(Up to 10,000 mi. between oil

changes vs. 5000 mi. max. for

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

• Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed

overdrive automatic is standard

on C5500 with both engines.

Allison transmission is well-

known for durability vs. option-

al Aisin 6-speed automatic

» Regular Cab and Quad Cab

» 4 WB for regular cab, 2 WB for

Quad Cab

• More available cab storage,

with door-sill storage boxes and

storage under passenger seat

• C5500 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

» Coil spring front suspension

• Rugged taperleaf front springs

are durable, low-maintenance

and handle heavy loads. Dodge

uses 5-link coil-spring front

suspension

• Much shorter BBC (105 in. vs.

122.9 in.) contributes to greater

maneuverability and longer CA

for any given wheelbase

» Standard 6-speed manual,

optional 6-speed automatic

» Final information not available

until September 2007

C5500 Advantages over Ford F-550 Super Duty

• More available wheelbase

choices, helps meet customer

needs (7 vs. 4 for regular cab)

• Large foot step eases entry and • Available exhaust brake vs. NA

exit, adds to safety (vs. F-550

with 27 in. step to door sill)

for Ford F-550

• Exterior grab handle to assist

entry and exit (not available on

F-550)

• Accommodate bodies to 24 ft.

in length, for greater utility

(only to 18 ft. on F-550)

• Large, retractable cowl-mount-

ed mirrors add to driver visibili-

ty (small, foldaway camper-

style mirrors on F-550)

• Separate battery box provides

easier access to up to 3 batter-

ies (F-550 has one battery

under the hood and a second

frame mounted)

• Electronically controlled 4WD

for easier operation (manual

control for Ford)

• Higher frame yield strength

(80,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi) and

higher RBM (610,400 lb.-ft./in.

vs. 363,600 lb.-ft./in.) for dura-

bility in heavy use

Ford F-550 Super Duty

» Competes against C5500

• C5500 4WD can climb 15-inch

step. Ford F-550 4WD can’t

» Chassis cab version of Super

Duty pickup line

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers

of service needs, contributing

to a long life (not available on

Ford)

• Higher GVWR supports higher

payload capabilities (18,000,

19,500, 22,000 or 26,000 lb.

vs. 17,950 lb. on all Ford

wheelbases, or 19,000 on only

2 wheelbases)

• Better in-cab storage, with

door-sill storage boxes and

storage under passenger seat

(Ford has no door-sill boxes or

storage under passenger seat

» Updated front-end styling for

2008 model year

• Better visibility contributes to

safety and ease of use (Sight

line to ground 13 ft. for C5500,

13 ft. better than Ford F-550)

» 17,950 lb. GVWR standard

» 19,000 lb. GVWR available on

164 and 200 in. WB

• Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed

overdrive automatic is standard

on C5500 with both engines.

Ford 5-speed overdrive auto-

matic on diesel adds $1480

• Tighter turning diameter (curb-

to-curb) for comparable cab-to-

axle (51.3 ft./188 in. WB vs.

54.8 ft./201 in. WB)

» 6.8L V10 gas or new 6.4L

PowerStroke V8 diesel

• 3-point cab mount with avail-

able Hystec mounts (Ford has

4-point mount for less vibration

control, no Hystec mounts

available)

» 325 hp/600 lb.-ft. of torque

from 6.4L diesel

• Rugged taperleaf front suspen-

sion vs coil springs with lead-

ing links, contributes to

durability

• Allison automatic transmission

enables diesel torque up to 620

lb.-ft. vs. Ford’s maximum

» 2WD and 4WD

• C5500 has medium-duty truck

design instrument panel with

room for upfitter switches.

F-550 has light-duty truck

instrument panel with only 4

auxiliary switches available

» Regular cab, extended cab and

crew cab

diesel torque of 570 lb.-ft.

• 5.6-inch wider front axle width

for handling stability

» 4 WB for regular cab,

1 WB for extended cab,

2 WB for crew cab

• Available air seats for driver and

front passenger add comfort for

all-day work (F-550 has no air

seat options)

• Priority Access Service System

provides easy engine access

(limited engine access on F-550

Super Duty)

» 3 trim levels available

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C5500 Advantages over Hino 185

•

Higher maximum GVWR (26,000

lb. vs. 18,000 lb. for Hino

utility and value

• More powerful engines (125 or • Available Crew Cab, Cutaway

)

adds

155 hp more with diesel, 150

hp more for gas with high-out-

put engines selected)

Cab and Motor Home Cutaway

Cabs (not available on Hino)

• Higher front GAWR (7000 lb.

standard or 8000 lb. opt. vs.

6000 lb. for Hino) helps handle

difficult loading situations

• Large optional 60-gal. in-rail

fuel tank available, for fewer fill-

ups and longer driving range

(35 gal. on Hino, with no

options)

• Higher torque (520 lb.-ft. or

620 lb.-ft. vs. 347 lb.-ft. for

diesel) contributes to perfor-

mance and towing capability

• Wide track I-Beam front axle

(80.6 in. AW vs. 72.8 in.)

assists cornering control and

helps handle high center-of-

gravity loads

Hino 185

» The 185 is the highest GVWR

of the light-duty lineup of Hino

conventional cab trucks

• Allison 6-speed overdrive auto- • Larger, 15-in. 4-wheel disc

matic on C5500 vs. Aisin

4-speed automatic on Hino

provides smaller steps between

gears for better performance,

and overdrive top gear for

efficiency. Two overdrive gear

rations offer potential fuel

economy advantages

brakes are standard (12.75-in.

front disc brakes used on Hino)

• Available gas engine offers low

cost, easy fuel availability and

simple service (not available on

Hino)

• Large cowl-mounted folding

mirrors with integrated wide-

angle mirror and numerous

options for power, heat and sig-

nals (Hino has traditional West

» 18,000 lb. GVWR MT; 17,600

lb. GVWR automatic

» 4-cylinder diesel only

» 3 wheelbase choices

» No crew cab available

» No gas engine available

» Limited options

• Vocational option packages

available (not available on Hino)

Coast mirrors with add-on spot • Synthetic lube is standard for

mirrors)

• 7 wheelbase choices vs. 3, for

body adaptability

C5500 transmission and rear

axle

• Available driver and front

passenger air bags (not

available on Hino)

• Choice of axle ratios allows

customer to match product to

needs for towing or geared

road speed (not 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 no air-seat options)

» No vocational packages

» No 4WD

• Available 4WD (not available on

Hino)

» Hino setting up urban-based

distribution network

• Extensive Chevrolet and GMC

dealership body vs. limited

urban retailers for Hino

» Standard 34-inch frame width

C5500 Advantages over International 4100

• Standard commercial-grade gas • Higher payload with standard

• Available electronic traction

control helps improve traction

on slippery surfaces (not

engine has 325 hp and 450 lb.-

ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8

engine is prepared for alternate

fuel conversions. Gas engine

provides lower initial cost,

higher payload capacity, readily

available fuel sources and

simple service requirements

(International has no gasoline

engines)

engine. C5500 has a 1000-lb.

higher payload when equipped

with the same weigh rating sus-

pension, due to lighter standard

gas engine

available on International)

• Available driver and front

passenger air bags contribute

to driver and passenger safety

(not available on International)

• 8-bolt crossmember ends vs.

2-bolt crossmember ends on

International, for added strength

International 4100

» 4100, 4300 and 4400

International share cab design

• Variable-effort ZF steering gear

reduces steering effort in tight

turns (International has TRW

Ross fixed-effort steering gear)

• Full-depth, straight crossmem-

bers vs. dogbone crossmem-

bers on International, for

strength

• Duramax diesel engine provides

superior power to the

International MaxxForce.

Maximum power of 330 hp vs.

230 hp for the 4100

4100 is a Class 5 version of the

4000-series cab and has the

MaxxForce 7 V8 diesel only

• Standard driver and passenger

seats includes manual lumbar

support and back angle adjust-

ment, for driver comfort

(International standard seat has

folding backrest only)

• Opposed-piston hydraulic brake

calipers offer long life, easy

service and powerful braking

(International uses sliding pin,

single-piston brake calipers)

» 4100 is lightest GVWR among

International medium duty

trucks

• Exhaust brake is available on

C5500’s Duramax diesel engine,

not available on International’s

MaxxForce engine

» Allison 1000HS 5-speed auto-

matic transmission included

• Rubber-isolated exterior lamps • Standard progressive spring

with no-tool tailamp lens

removal can help reduce down-

time (not available on

International)

aids help reduce shock loading

to frame and load when driving

on rough surfaces

(International uses hard rubber

bump stops)

» Available as 17,800 lb. or

19,500 lb. GVWR

• GM cab shares numerous com-

ponents with well-proven, high-

volume vehicles designed to

GM standards. International has

no high-volume vehicles in its

lineup

Available regular cab, extended

and crew cabs

• Large, folding mirrors with

integrated wide-angle mirror

and numerous options for

power and heat. Cowl-mounted

for low vibration and durability

(International has door-

WB from 140 to 217

• C-Series shift lever and parking

brake is less obtrusive than

floor-mounted installation pods

on International, adding to cen-

ter passenger room and cup-

holder convenience

Standard height and low-profile

available

• Available factory-installed 4WD

(not available on International

4100)

» Many available options

mounted West Coast mirrors

with tubular steel top and

bottom attachments)

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Specifications

C5500

Dodge Ram 5500/

Sterling Bullet

Ford

F-550

Hino

185

International

4100

GVWR, lb.

18,000-26,000

OHV V8 Duramax

6.6L

300 @ 3000

330

520 @ 1600

620 @ 1600

OHV V8

17,995-19,500

Cummins I-6

6.7L

305 @ 2900

305

610 @ 1600

17,950/19,000

OHV V8 Power Stroke¹OHC I-4 Hino

6.4L

325 @ 3000

325

600 @ 2000

OHV V10

18,000-17,600

17,800-19,500

OHV V8 MaxxForce¹

6.4L

200 @ 2600

230

560 @ 1400

620 @ 1400

Diesel engine

Diesel displacement

Diesel HP, base

Diesel hp, max.

Diesel torque

4.7L

175 @ 2700

175

347 @ 1600

Diesel torque, max.

Gas engine

Gas displacement

Gas HP

Gas torque

Optional engines

Transmission, AT

Transmission, MT

Alternator, amps

Steering

8.1L

6.8L

Aisin 4OD

Eaton 5M

100

TRW power

6000

325 @ 4000

450 @ 2800

Duramax 6600

Allison 6OD std.

150 (100D)

ZF power

7000-8000

7000-8000 taperleaf

362 @ 4750

457 @ 3250

Power Stroke 6.4

Ford 5OD std.

ZF 6OD

115 (135D)

17:0:1 power

7000

Aisin 6OD

136

Recirc. ball power

7000

7000 coil

Allison 5OD std.

110

TRW power

7300

Front axle, lb.

Front springs, lb.

5600-7000 coil

6000 taperleaf

7300

taperleaf

Rear axle, lb.

Rear springs, lb.

Wheels, base

13,500-19,000

19.5x6 in. 8-bolt

225/70R19.5F

15 disc

80,000

33.5

13,500

19.5x6 in. 10 bolt

225/70R19.5F

15.3 disc

50,000

34.0

13,500

19.5x6 in. 10 bolt

225/70R19.5F

14.5 disc

15.3 disc

36,000

34.2

13,000

10,500-12,200

12,000-13,500

19.5x6.75 in. 8 bolt 19.5x6.75 in. 8 bolt

Tires, base

225/70R19.5F

12.75 disc

15.37 disc

80,000

225/70R19.5F

15 disc

80,000

34.0

Brakes, front, in.

Brakes, rear, in.

Base frame, psi

Frame width, in.

34.0

Frame sec. mod. (in.)²7.63

5.15 (rear)

257,500 (rear)

2x750

10.1/17.28

363,600

2x750 (1x750)

40 in-rail

3-pass. bench

7x8 + 3.7 x 6.3

3 yr./36,000 mi.

5 yr./100,000 mi.

(3 yr./36,000 mi.)

8.18

655,100

2x600

35 RH

Driver & 2 pass.

7x16

2 yr./unl. mi.

3 yr./unl. mi.

9.125

506,250

2x700

50 RH

2 bucket

7x16.5

Frame RBM

Battery, CCA (gas)

Fuel tank, gal.

Seating

610,400

2x750 (1x600)

25-60 in-rail

2 bucket

52 RH

3-pass. bench

7x10 combo

3 yr./36,000 mi.

3 yr./150,000 mi.²

Mirrors, in.

Base warranty

7x12 + 7x6

2 yr./unl. mi.

3 yr./150,000 mi.

Engine warranty

(gas)

5 yr./100,000 mi.

(2 yr./unl. mi.)

BBC

80.6

37.0

102.5

73.0

76.0

38.7

122.9

73.6

75.0

37.4

118.2

74.0

72.8

34.6

98.0

71.9

81.5

39.9

107.0

70.9

1 Ford Power Stroke and International MaxxForce 7 are the same engine.

2 Caterpillar has 3 yr./150,000 mi. engine warranty, parts only in 3rd year.

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Specifications

C5500

Dodge Ram 5500/

Sterling Bullet

Ford

F-550

Hino

185

International

4100

WB/CA/

Turning diameter

(curb-to-curb)

128/60.0/38.6

152/84.0/44.7

176/108.0/48.6

188/120.0/51.3

194/126.0/53.0

206/138.0/53.6

224/156.0/57.3

144.5/60.2/40.1

168.5/84.2/45.7

192.5/108.2/51.4

204.5/120.2/54.2

141/60/42.3

169/105.6/46.0

183/119.6/49.4

201/137.6/53.8

140/73/41.5

152/85/44.5

169/102/48.7

175/108/50.2

187/120/53.2

205/138/57.9

217/150/58.2

165*/84/48.6

189/108/54.8

201*/120/57.9

*F-550 only available in

19,000 GVWR

in these WB lengths.

WB/CE/OL

(regular cabs)

128/100.5/205.5

152/146.6/250.6

176/177.7/282.7

188/204.0/309.1

194/210/315

144.5/112.4/235.3

168.5/136.4/259.3

192.5/160.4/283.3

204.5/172.4/295.3

141/107.5/226

165/131.5/250

189/155.5/274

201/167.5/286

169/168.6/266.6

183/194.6/292.6

1201/212.6/310.6

140/112/219

152/148/255

169/165/272

175/171/278

187/195/302

205/213/320

217/246/353

206/222/327

224/240/345

WB/Body lengths

(regular cabs)

128/8

144.5/8

—

141/8, 9

169/8

183/12

201/14

—

140/8

—

152/8

—

168.5/10

192.5/12

204.5/14

—

165/10

189/11

201/14

—

152/8

176/10

188/12

194/14

206/16

224/16

—

169/10

175/10

187/12

205/16

217/18

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Standard Equipment

C5500

Dodge Ram 5500/

Sterling Bullet

Ford

F-550

Hino

185

International

4100

Battery box

DEX-COOL

Opt.

Engine hour meter

Door sill storage

Road speed governor

Alt. fuel capable

Synthetic trans. and axle lube

DRL

Opt.

Integral convex mirror

Exterior assist handle

Oil life monitor

Optional Equipment

Factory 4WD

Heated only

Hystec cab mount

Power door locks

Remote Keyless Entry

Power, heated mirrors

Air filter gauge

Diesel

Driver air seat

Passenger air seat

Electronic Traction Control

Limited slip differential

Taperleaf rear springs

Air bag, driver

Std.

Air bag, passenger

60-gal. fuel tank

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TopKick/Kodiak Advantages over Ford F-650/F-750

• Tighter turning diameter (curb- • C-Series instrument panel is

• More leg room (41.1 in. vs.

40.7 in for Ford) for driver

comfort

to-curb) for comparable cab-to-

axle means less maneuvering

time (49.4 ft./188 in. WB vs.

57.9 ft./194 in. WB with same

120-in. CA)

designed for medium duty truck

needs, with room for GM-sup-

plied switches to meet voca-

tional needs. Ford uses pickup-

style instrument panel with no

room for added switches

• Road speed governor standard

with gas engine, available on

diesels, for vehicle management

(not available on Ford)

Ford F-650/750

» The F-650 and F-750 medium

duty trucks compete with the

C6500 and C7500 GM products

• Cowl-mounted, composite mir-

rors with integral convex mirror • Better visibility (Sightline to

• Longer available diesel engine

warranty (3 years unlimited

miles with Duramax vs. 2 years

unlimited miles on Ford’s stan-

dard Cummins diesel)

offer heat and power, for driver

vision and ease of use (door-

mounted West Coast mirrors on

Ford)

ground 15.4 ft. for C-Series vs.

19.2 ft. for Ford) contributes to

safety and maneuverability

» Ford trucks are produced by

International in Mexico, under a

joint venture agreement called

Blue Diamond Truck Company

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers

of service needs, contributing

to a long life (not available on

Ford)

• Standard TranSynd synthetic

transmission lubricant vs.

optional on Ford, for greater

value and low downtime

• Greater choice of wheelbase

lengths helps reduce need to

have frame cut or welded

» International frames, suspen-

sions and other components

are used with a Ford cab

• Better in-cab storage, with

door-sill boxes and center

console (Ford has no door-sill

boxes)

• Opposed-piston hydraulic brake

calipers offer long life, easy

service and powerful braking

(Ford uses sliding pin, single-

piston brake calipers)

• Standard commercial-grade gas

engine has 295 hp and 440 lb.-

ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8

engine is prepared for alternate

fuel conversions. Gas engine

provides lower initial cost,

higher payload capacity, readily

available fuel sources and sim-

ple service requirements (a gas

engine is not available on Ford

F-650/750)

» Regular cab, Super Cab and

Crew Cab

• 3-point cab mount with avail-

able Hystec mounts contribute

to a smooth, quiet ride (Hystec

mounts are not available on

Ford)

» 2 engine choices: Cummins ISB

and Caterpillar C7

• Progressive spring aids help

cushion load and chassis from

impacts when suspension bot-

toms (Not available on Ford)

» F-650 offers preconfigured

26,000 lb. GVWR trucks

• Priority Access Service System

provides easier engine access,

helping reduce downtime (limit-

ed engine access on Ford)

• Many wheelbase choices for

F-Series, now that it is based

on International frame and

suspensions

TopKick/Kodiak Advantages over Freightliner Business Class M2

• Standard commercial-grade gas • Standard glove box contributes • Available electronic traction

engine has 295 hp and 440 lb.-

ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8

engine is prepared for alternate

fuel conversions. Gas engine

provides lower initial cost, high-

er payload capacity, readily

available fuel sources and sim-

ple service requirements

to cab storage (not available on

Freightliner)

control adds to control on slip-

pery surfaces (not available on

Freightliner)

• Standard door-sill storage

offers useful cab storage (not

available on Freightliner)

• Standard synthetic lubricant in

transmission and axle

(Freightliner charges $246 for

this option)

Freightliner

• Opposed-piston hydraulic brake

calipers offer long life, easy

service and powerful braking

(Freightliner uses sliding pin,

single-piston brake calipers)

Business Class M2

• Standard daytime running

lamps contribute to safety

($123 option on Freightliner)

(Freightliner has no gasoline

engines)

» Full range of GVWR to compete

with all models

•

Isuzu 6HK1-TC base diesel

engine is more powerful than

standard Freightliner MBE

diesel, for greater performance

(215 vs. 190 hp)

» 16,000 lb. GVWR base

» No gas engine available

• Steel cab is tough and easily

repairable (vs. aluminum

Freightliner cab)

• Variable-effort ZF steering gear

reduces steering effort in tight

turns (Freightliner has TRW

» 190-hp MBE diesel standard,

available high-power MBE

Ross fixed-effort steering gear)

• DEX-COOL engine coolant lasts

up to 5 years or 150,000 miles, • Progressive spring aids help

for reduced service costs and

downtime (Freightliner uses

traditional ethylene glycol)

• Available driver and front pas-

senger air bags contribute to

safety (not available on

Freightliner)

» Standard Allison 1000 5-speed

automatic

cushion load and chassis from

impacts when suspension bot-

toms (not available on

Freightliner)

» Numerous options

» Aluminum cab

• Rubber-isolated exterior lamps

with no-tool tailamp lens

removal, for easy service and

reduced downtime (not avail-

able on Freightliner)

• Cruise controls mounted on

steering column for conve-

nience (dash-mounted on

Freightliner)

• Full-width frame crossmembers

have 8 fasteners per side for

durability vs. 2 fasteners on

Freightliner’s dogbone cross-

members

» Three cab BBC: 100, 106

(standard) and 112 inches

» Numerous vocational spec’ing

packages

• Larger standard fuel capacity

helps refueling frequency and

adds driving range (50 gal. vs.

30 gal.)

• Separate driver’s seat for com-

fort (bench seat standard on

Freightliner, with separate driver

and passenger seat optional)

» Extended cab and crew cab

availability

» Base price above $65,000

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TopKick/Kodiak Advantages over Hino 238, 258, 268, 338

• Standard commercial-grade gas • 3-point cab mount with avail-

• Available rear air suspension

engine has 295 hp and 440 lb.-

ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8

engine is prepared for alternate

fuel conversions. Gas engine

provides lower initial cost,

higher payload capacity, readily

available fuel sources and

able Hystec mounts (Hino has

no Hystec mounts available)

(not available on Hino)

• Fixed grille available for snow

plow or other front-mounted

accessories (not available with

Hino)

• Available two-speed rear axle

available (not available on Hino)

• Extensive Chevrolet and GMC

dealership body vs. limited

urban retailers for Hino

• Choice of axle ratios allows

customer to match product to

needs for towing or geared

road speed (not available on

Hino)

Hino 238, 258, 268, 338

simple service requirements

(Hino has no gasoline engines)

» The 238, 258, 268 and 338 are

the larger versions of Hino’s

conventional cab trucks

• Choice of vocationally rated

Allison automatics to match

engine output (single Allison

• Choice of Isuzu 6HK1-TC or

Caterpillar diesel engines can

help overcome customer objec-

tions to specific engine choice

(Hino only offers Hino engine)

automatic option for each Hino) • Progressive spring aids help

» The conventional cab was

developed from Hino’s previous

Low Cab Forward design

cushion load and chassis from

impacts when suspension

• Available air seats for driver and

front passenger add all-day

bottoms (not available on Hino)

comfort, plus work-center con-

• Power options from 215 hp to

300 hp vs. single engine choice

for Hino

» 238 is 23,000 lb. GVWR;

258 is 25,500 lb. GVWR;

268 is 25,950 lb. GVWR;

338 is 33,000 lb. GVWR

sole provides vocational utility

(Hino has no air-seat options)

• RediSpec or custom spec avail-

ability vs. single spec Hino

• Available electronic traction

control helps improve traction

on slippery surfaces (not avail-

able on Hino)

• Available taperleaf rear springs

(not available on Hino)

• 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)

» 6-cylinder diesel only, 220 hp

on 238, 258, 268; 260 hp on

338

• Extensive choices for frame

length and strength (Hino has

only five wheelbase lengths,

and no frame strength options)

• Available Crew Cab (not avail-

able on Hino)

» 5 wheelbase choices

» No crew cab available

» No gas engine available

» Limited options

• Available tandem axle (not

available on Hino)

• Standard door sill storage is

handy for heavy tools and

equipment (not available on

Hino)

• Available driver and front pas-

senger air bags (not available

on Hino)

» Hino setting up urban-based

distribution network

TopKick/Kodiak Advantages over International 4300

• Standard commercial-grade gas • 8-bolt crossmember ends, vs.

• Available electronic traction

control helps improve traction

on slippery surfaces (not avail-

able on International)

engine has 295 hp and 440 lb.-

ft. of torque. Vortec 8.1L V8

engine is prepared for alternate

fuel conversions. Gas engine

provides lower initial cost,

higher payload capacity, readily

available fuel sources and

simple service requirements

(International has no gasoline

engines)

2-bolt crossmember ends on

International, for added strength

• Full-depth, straight crossmem-

bers, vs. dogbone crossmem-

bers on International, for

strength

• Standard synthetic lubricant in

transmission and axle helps

reduce downtime and adds

value (International option)

International 4300

• Opposed-piston hydraulic brake

calipers offer long life, easy

service and powerful braking

(International uses sliding pin,

single-piston brake calipers)

• Variable-effort ZF steering gear

reduces steering effort in tight

turns (International has TRW

Ross fixed-effort steering gear)

» 4100, 4200, 4300 and 4400

International share cab design

• Choice of Isuzu 6HK1-TC or

Caterpillar diesel engines can

help overcome customer

objections to specific engine

choice (International only offers

International engines)

» 4100 and 4200 use MaxxForce 7

V8 diesel only

• Available driver and front pas-

senger air bags contribute to

driver and passenger safety

(not available on International)

• Standard driver and passenger

seats includes manual lumbar

support and back angle adjust-

ment, for driver comfort

(International standard seat has

folding backrest only)

4300 uses MaxxForce DT I6

diesel only

4400 has standard MaxxForce

DT and optional MaxxForce 9

diesel engine

• Rubber-isolated exterior lamps

with no-tool taillamp lens

• Standard transmission is

Allison 2000 5-speed close-

ratio automatic with 0.75:1

overdrive top gear and easy-to-

use column shift (Allison 2000

is $3,168 option on

removal can help reduce down- • Standard progressive spring

4400 available tandem rear

suspension and tractor

time (not available on

International)

aids help reduce shock loading

to frame and load when driving

on rough surfaces

(International uses hard rubber

bump stops)

Available regular cab, extended

and crew cabs

• Large, folding mirrors with inte-

grated wide-angle mirror and

numerous options for power

International)

WB from 128 to 254 on 4300

• GM cab shares numerous com-

ponents with well-proven, high-

volume vehicles designed to

GM standards. International has

no high-volume vehicles in its

lineup

and heat. Cowl-mounted for low • C-Series shift lever and parking

Frame and components now

shared with Ford F-650/F-750

vibration and durability

(International has door-mount-

ed West Coast mirrors with

tubular steel top and bottom

attachments)

brake is less obtrusive than

floor-mounted installation pods

on International, adding to cen-

ter passenger room and cup-

holder convenience

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Specifications

Ford

Freightliner M2

Hino International

_ST_teo_rlp_inK_gick/Kodiak Advantages over Sterling Acterra

•

Standard commercial-grade gas

engine with 295 hp/440 lb.-ft. of

torque. Vortec 8.1L V8 engine

is prepared for alternate fuel

conversions. Gasoline engine

provides lower cost and lower

weight. (Sterling has no

• Progressive spring aids front

and rear cushion suspension

when it bottoms out on rough

roads. Helps protect truck and

cargo (not available on Sterling)

• Separate driver’s seat for com-

fort (bench seat standard on

Sterling, with separate driver

and passenger seat optional)

• Standard synthetic lubricant in

axle, for reduced service and

downtime (Sterling charges

extra for this option)

• Rubber-isolated exterior lamps

with no-tool taillamp lens

removal (not available on

Sterling)

Sterling Acterra

» Full range of GVWR to compete

with all models

gasoline engines)

• Base Isuzu 6HK1-TC diesel

engine is more powerful than

Sterling’s standard diesel (215

hp vs. 190 hp

• Priority Access Service System

provides easier engine service

(limited engine access on

Sterling)

• GM taillamps have shock-

mounted bulbs, lexan lenses

and no-tool lamp replacement,

for reduced downtime (not

available on Sterling)

» 19,780 lb. GVWR base

» No gas engine available

• Large, folding mirrors with inte-

grated wide-angle mirror and

numerous options for power

and heat (Sterling has tradition-

al door-mounted painted or

chrome West Coast mirrors

with optional convex mirrors)

• Variable effort ZF steering gear

reduces steering effort in tight

turns (Sterling has TRW Ross

fixed-effort steering gear)

» Standard Allison 5-speed auto-

matic

• Opposed-piston hydraulic brake

calipers offer long life, easy

service and powerful braking

(Sterling uses sliding pin, sin-

gle-piston brake calipers)

» 190-hp MBE 6-cylinder diesel

standard, available high-output

MBE engines

• Easy lifting hood on GM trucks

vs. heavy non-sprung hood on

Sterling

» Numerous options

• Available driver and front pas-

senger air bags (not available

on Sterling)

• Standard intermittent wind-

shield wipers for safety and

convenience (2-speed wipers

standard on Sterling)

» Steel cab, plastic doors

» Base price above $60,000

• Full-width frame crossmembers

have 8 fasteners per side for

durability vs. 2 fasteners on

Sterling’s dogbone crossmem-

bers

» Some parts sharing with

Freightliner Business Class M2

• DEX-COOL engine coolant lasts

up to 5 years or 150,000 miles

(Sterling uses traditional ethyl-

ene glycol)

• Standard daytime running

lamps, for safety (optional on

Sterling)

» WB from 121 to 280 in.

• Larger standard fuel capacity

(50 gal. vs. 30 gal.)

Specifications

Ford

Freightliner M2 Hino

Business Class 238-338

International

Sterling

Acterra

TopKick/Kodiak F-650/F-750

4300

Available Engines

Vortec MD V8,

Isuzu OHC I-6,

CAT C7 I-6 OHV

Cummins ISB I-6, MBE 900 OHC I-6, Hino I-6

CAT C7 I-6 OHV

International

MaxxForce DT

OHV I-6

OHC I-6 MBE 900,

Cummins ISC

Diesel displacement

Base diesel power

Max. diesel power

Base diesel torque

Max. diesel torque

Gas engine

Gas displacement

Gas HP

Gas torque

7.8L/7.2L

215

300

560

860

6.7L/7.2L

200

325 (Cummins)

520

7.2L

190

350

520

860

7.7L

220

7.6L

200

7.2L/7.2L

190

330

520

1000

TRW power

Taperleaf

Multileaf

Bosch

15 disc

Sliding pin

15 disc

Meritor

15 x 4/16.5 x 6

16.5 x 7

50,000

10.0

260 (338 only) 300

520 520

585 (338 only) 860

860 (Caterpillar)

OHV V8

8.1L

TRW power

Taperleaf

Multileaf

Bosch

15 disc

295 @ 3600

440 @ 3200

ZF power

Taperleaf

Meritor

15.37 disc

Opposed piston

15.37 disc

Meritor

Steering

TRW 20:4:1 power TRW power

TRW power

Taperleaf

Multileaf

Meritor

15.37 disc

Opposed piston Sliding pin

15.37 disc

Meritor

Front springs, std.

Rear springs, std.

Hydraulic brakes

Brakes, front, in.

Front brake type

Brakes, rear, in.

Air brakes

Brakes, front, in.

Brakes, rear, in.

Frame, psi

Taperleaf

Multileaf

Bosch

15 disc

Sliding pin

15 disc

Taperleaf

Multileaf

Bosch

15 disc

Sliding pin

15 disc

Meritor

15 x 4/16.5 x 6

16.5 x 7

50,000

15 x 4/16.5 x 6

16.5 x 7

50,000

8.5

900,000

15 x 4/16.5 x 6

16.5 x 7

50,000

15 x 4/16.5 x 6 15 x 4/16.5 x 6

16.5 x 7

80,000

12.9

1,031,900

2 x 600

52 RH

16.5 x 7

50,000

10.125

506,250

2 x 550

50 RH

Frame sec. mod.(in.)²12.53

10.0

Frame RBM

Battery, CCA (gas)

Fuel tank, gal.

Seating

1,378,300

2 x 750 (1 x 600) 2 x 625

50 LH

2 bucket

500,000

2 x 760

30 LH

500,000

2 x 760

30 RH

50 RH

bucket + 2-pass. 3-pass. bench

bucket + 2-pass. 2 bucket

3-pass. bench

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Specifications

Ford

Freightliner M2 Hino

International

4300

Sterling

Acterra

TopKick/Kodiak F-650/F-750

Business Class 238-338

Mirrors, in.

Base warranty

Engine warranty

(gas)

7x12 + 7x6

2 yr./unl. mi.

3 yr./unl. mi.^{1, 2}

(2 yr./unl. mi.)

7x16

2 yr/unl. mi.

2 yr./unl. mi.²

7x16

2 yr/unl. mi.

3 yr./unl. mi.

7x16 + 6x6

2 yr./unl. mi.

3 yr./unl. mi.

7.4x14.8 + 7.4x7.4 6x15

2 yr/unl. mi.

3 yr./150,000 mi. 3 yr./unl. mi.

Optional engines

Isuzu 6HK1-TC,

Caterpillar C7

MBE 900

High Power

None

V8 on 4200

I-6 on 4400

MBE 900

High Power

Max HP

300

260 (338 only)

300

82.2

37.0

105

73.0

82.0

36.0

110

74.0

81.6

40.4

106

70.7

78.0

40.6

108

81.5

39.9

107

70.9

81.6

38.8

106.4

70.7

BBC

72.0

¹Duramax has 3 yr./unlimited mi. engine warranty. ²Caterpillar has 3 yr./150,000 mi. engine warranty, parts only 3rd year.

WB/CA/

128/60/40.7

140/72/43.6

158/84/46.1

179/102/48.9

182/108/50.1

194/120/53.0

200/126/56.0

212/138/58.6

218/144/59.1

224/150/60.0

230/156/61.7

242/168/64.0

260/186/68.9

138/72.0/40.7

150/84.0/42.7

168/102.7/47.6

174/108.7/49.0

186/120.5/52.6

192/126.4/54.2

204/138.2/57.4

216/150.0/61.0

226/160.8/63.6

234/168.7/67.5

252/186.4/70.0

175/107.6/48.0

187/120/50.8

205/137.6/55.2

217/149.6/58.1

235/167.6/61.6

253/185.6/66.9

271/203.6/70.8

128/61/37.5

140/73/40.3

152/85/43.2

169/102/47.3

175/108/48.8

187/120/51.7

205/138/56.2

217/150/59.0

236/169/63.7

254/187/68.0

128/60.4/38.2

140/72.4/40.7

152/84.4/42.7

171/103.4/47.6

177/109.4/49.0

189/121.4/52.6

195/127.4/54.2

201/133.4/57.4

207/139.4/58.6

213/145.4/60.0

219/151.4/61.5

224/156.4/63.1

228/160.4/64.2

236/168.4/65.8

242/174.4/68.1

254/186.4/70.0

272/204.4/74.6

Turning Diameter

(curb-to-curb, base axle) 152/84/43.6

170/102/45.3

176/108/46.6

188/120/49.4

194/126/50.8

206/138/53.6

212/144/54.9

224/156/57.7

236/168/60.5

248/180/63.2

260/192/66.0

272/204/68.8

284/216/71.5

296/228/74.3

WB/CE/OL

128/135.3/237.8 158/123/236

140/135.3/237.8 176/172/285

152/171.1/273.6 182/178/291

170/171.1/273.6 194/195/308

176/188.9/291.4 200/201/314

188/188.9/291.4 218/225/338

194/188.9/291.4 224/237/350

206/233.5/336.0 230/243/356

212/251.6/354.1 242/268/381

224/249.1/351.6 260/306/419

236/275.6/378.1

138/135.4/241.4 175/170.6/278.6 128/100/207

150/124.4/253.4 187/194.6/302.6 140/112/219

168/165.4/271.4 205/212.6/320.6 152/148/255

174/171.4/277.4 217/246.6/354.6 169/165/272

186/195.4/301.4 235/264.6/372.6 175/171/278

192/201.4/307.4 253/282.6/390.6 187/195/302

204/213.4/319.4 271/282.6/390.6 205/213/320

128/123.4/229.8

140/135.4/241.8

152/147.4/253.8

171/166.4/272.8

177/172.4/278.8

189/196.4/302.8

195/202.4/308.8

201/208.4/314.8

207/214.4/320.8

213/220.4/326.8

219/247.4/353.8

224/252.4/358.8

228/256.4/362.8

236/264.4/360.8

242/270.4/376.8

254/282.4/388.8

272/282.4/388.8

216/246.4/352.4

226/256.4/362.4

234/264.4/370.4

252/270.4/386.4

217/246/353

236/265/372

254/283/390

248/273.1/375.6

260/306.7/409.2

272/306.7/409.2

284/353.6/456.1

296/353.6/456.1

WB/Body lengths

128/8

140/8

152/8

158/8

—

138/8

175/8

—

128/8

140/8

152/8

—

179/10

182/10

194/12

200/12

212/14

218/16

224/18

230/18

242/18

260/20

—

150/8

—

187/12

205/14

217/16

235/18

253/18

271/18

—

140/8

—

168/10

174/10

186/12

192/12

204/14

216/16

226/16

234/18

252/24

—

152/8

170/10

176/10

188/12

194/14

206/16

212/18

224/18

236/18

248/18

260/20

272/20

284/22

296/22

—

169/10

175/10

187/12

205/16

217/18

236/18

254/20

—

171/10

177/10

189/12

195/14

201/14

207/16

213/16

219/16

224/18

228/18

236/20

242/22

254/24

272/24

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Standard Equipment

Ford

Freightliner M2 Hino

International

4300

Sterling

Acterra

Equipment

TopKick/Kodiak F-650/F-750

Business Class 238-338

DEX-COOL

Opt.

Engine hour meter

Door sill storage

Road speed governor

Air filter gauge

Alt. fuel capable

Synthetic lube

Daytime running lamps

Integral convex mirror

Oil life monitor

Opt.

Optional Equipment

Hystec cab mount

Power door locks

Remote Keyless Ent.

Power, heat mirrors

Driver air seat

Passenger air seat

Elect. Traction Control

Locking differential

80,000 psi frame

Taperleaf rear springs

Air bag, pass. & driver

Tilt wheel

Heated only

Std.

(below 24,000) NA

Std.

Auto engine shutdown

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T-Series Advantages over Hino

• Power options from 215 hp to

300 hp vs. single engine choice

at each GVWR for Hino and a

maximum of 260 hp

• Available 6-speed, 9-speed or

• Available tandem axle (not

available on Hino)

10-speed manual transmissions

suited for many different appli-

cations vs. single 6-speed

direct drive manual transmis-

sion 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)

• 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 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)

• Progressive spring aids help

cushion load and chassis from

impacts when suspension bot-

toms (not available on Hino)

Hino 238, 258LP, 268,

268A, 338

• Available driver and front pas-

senger air bags (not available

on Hino)

» The 238, 258LP, 268, 268A and

338 are the larger versions of

Hino’s conventional cab trucks

• RediSpec or custom spec avail-

ability vs. single spec Hino

• Available electronic traction

control helps improve traction

on slippery surfaces (not avail-

able on Hino)

• Available taperleaf rear springs

(not available on Hino)

• 3-point cab mount with avail-

able Hystec mounts (Hino has

no Hystec mounts available)

» The conventional cab was

developed from Hino’s previous

Low Cab Forward design

• High capacity dual 750 CCA

batteries, vs. dual 600 CCA

standard 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)

• Available two-speed rear axle

available (not available on Hino)

» 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

• Standard automatic engine

shutdown prevents possible

engine damage (not available

on Hino)

• Extensive Chevrolet and GMC

dealership body vs. limited

urban retailers for Hino

» 6-cylinder diesel only, 220 hp

on 238, 258, 268; 260 hp on

338

• Choice of vocationally rated

Allison automatics to match

engine output (single 5-speed

Allison automatic option for

each Hino)

• Short wheelbase T-Series

tractors offer high maneuver-

ability and cab comfort. No

short WB tractor available on

Hino

• Available aluminum hub-piloted

wheels reduce vehicle weight,

for increased payload (not

available on Hino)

» 7 wheelbase choices

» Limited options

» Hino setting up urban-based

distribution network

T-Series Advantages over Mitsubishi Fuso

» Mitsubishi Fuso trucks are not

spec’d, but selected from stock,

with only wheelbase choices as

a significant alternative

• Longer maximum wheelbase

can handle longer body lengths

(260.0 in. vs. 239.4 in.)

• Tilt-cab mechanism in a safer

location (passenger side vs.

driver side)

• Choice of taperleaf, multileaf or • Lower passenger-side window

• Spec-based configuration allows

T-Series to meet customer needs

(model-based configuration

with Mitsubishi Fuso)

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)

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)

Mitsubishi Fuso

» Mitsubishi Fuso sells a lineup of

weight-specific tilt-cab trucks that

sell against the T-Series trucks

• Choice of taperleaf or multileaf

front suspension to handle high

CG loads (taperleaf front

suspension only on Mitsubishi • Optional bolted-on rear suspen-

Fuso)

» 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

sion for ease of adapting (not

available 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)

• Unlimited mileage powertrain

warranty vs. 250,000-mile

powertrain warranty limit

• Higher maximum frame yield

strength for durability (120,000

psi available vs. 51,200 psi)

• 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.)

• Low Profile Package optional

for lower ride height (not avail-

able on Mitsubishi Fuso)

» Mitsubishi Fuso model nomen-

clature identifies GVWR.

The FM260 GVWR is 25,995;

FM330 GVWR is 32,900 lb.

• Longer warranty on frame rails

helps control repair costs (60

months/unlimited mileage vs.

48 months/unlimited mileage)

• Resin plate protectors for door

handles help protect cab (not

available on Mitsubishi Fuso)

• Choice of engine power from

200 hp to 300 hp allows cus-

tomer to tailor truck to needs.

Mitsubishi Fuso has single

» 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

• 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

engine output for each model

Mitsubishi Fuso)

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T-Series Advantages over Nissan UD

•

Spec-based configuration helps

meet customer needs (model-

based configuration with UD)

• Hydraulic opposed-piston front • Longer warranty on frame rails

and rear disc brakes standard,

for powerful braking and easy

service (front and rear air-over-

hydraulic drum brakes on UD)

helps control repair costs (60

months/unlimited mileage vs.

24 months/unlimited mileage)

• Choice of Duramax 6-cylinder

diesel engines offer many differ-

ent power ratings. Much higher

maximum power and torque

rating available on T-Series, with

up to 300 hp and 860 lb.-ft. of

torque (Nissan UD only offers

Hino diesel, rated at 230 hp and

506 lb.-ft. of torque)

• Tilt-cab mechanism on passen-

ger-side vs. driver-side, for

safety when lifting cab on the

highway

• Choice of manual or automatic

transmissions (UD has only

6-speed manual available on

UD3300. UD2600 has 6-speed

manual or Allison LCT2400P

optional)

Nissan UD

• Automatic-reset circuit breakers

speeds minor electrical repairs

(fuses standard on UD)

» Nissan UD sells a lineup of

weight-specific tilt-cab trucks

that sell directly against the

T-Series cabovers

• Choice of cab colors enhances

business appeal of T-Series

(white cab only on UD)

• Longer, more comprehensive

roadside assistance coverage

helps control repair costs

(36 months/unlimited mileage

vs. 24 months/unlimited

• Choice of taperleaf, multileaf or

air rear suspension provides

the ride quality, durability and

lightweight benefits of taperleaf

springs or ride quality of air

suspension (multileaf front

suspension only on UD)

» UD diesel has only one power

rating and torque rating avail-

able. Hino engine is used in UD

• Available air seats for driver and

front passenger add all-day

» UD truck nomenclature identi-

fies GVWR

comfort, plus work-center con-

sole provides vocational utility

(UD has no air-seat options)

mileage; full roadside assis-

tance vs. towing only)

» Maximum GVWR is 32,900 lb.

for the UD3300

• 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.)

• Standard taperleaf front

suspension contributes to ride

quality, durability and light

weight (not available on

Nissan UD)

• AM/FM stereo radio standard,

for added value (optional on

UD)

» Transmission choices limited to

single 6-speed manual over-

drive plus the Allison LCT2400P

only available up to 25,995 lb.

GVWR

• Optional bolted-on rear suspen-

sion allows easy modification

(not available on UD)

• Available LoPro (not available

on UD)

• Wet-arm windshield wipers help

keep fluid on windshield,

conserve fluid (not available

on UD)

» Nissan UD trucks are not

spec’d, but selected from stock,

with only wheelbase choices as

a significant alternative

• Higher maximum frame yield

strength contributes to durabili-

ty in heavy-duty use (120,000

psi available vs. 51,200 psi)

• Full air brakes are available on

trucks rated below 33,000 lb.,

for high-duty use. UD only

installs air brakes on 3300

• RediSpec or custom spec avail-

ability vs. single spec Hino

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Specifications

T-Series

Hino

238/258/268/338

Mitsubishi Fuso

FM260/330

Nissan UD

2600/3300

Engine

Engine type

Isuzu 6HK1-TC

24-valve OHC I-6

7.8L

215 @ 2200

560 @ 1450

300 @ 2200

860 @ 1440

13.8 in.

Hino

24-valve OHC I-6

7.7L

220 @ 2500

520 @ 1500

260 @ 2500 (338 only)

585 @ 1500 (338 only)

13.8

Mitsubishi

24-valve OHC I-6

7.5L

243 @ 2600

514 @ 1400

274 @ 2600

593 @ 1400

15 in.

Hino

24-valve OHC I-6

7.7L

230 @ 2500

506 @ 1500

230 @ 2500

506 @ 1500

13.8 in.

Displacement

Base horsepower

Base torque, lb.-ft.

Max. horsepower

Max. torque, lb.-ft.

Clutch

Transmission, AT

Transmission, MT

Front springs

Rear springs

Wheels

Allison 2500 std.

Eaton Fuller 6ODM

Taperleaf

Allison 2200 RDS

Eaton 6M

Taperleaf

Multileaf

22.5x8.25 10-volt

11R22.5G

air-hydraulic/air

15.375 disc

80,000

Allison 2400/3060

Mitsu. 6M/Eaton 9M

Taperleaf

Multileaf

22.5 x 7.5 in. 8-bolt

11R22.5G

air-hydraulic/air

15.7 x 4.7 drum

15.7 x 6.1 drum

51,200

Allison 5/6 speed

Nissan 6ODM std.

Multileaf

22.5 x 7.5 in. 8-bolt

11R22.5G

air-hydraulic/air

15.75 x 4.7

15.75 x 6.1

42,600

Multileaf

22.5 x 7.5 in.10-bolt

245/75R22.5G

opposed-piston disc

15.0 disc

80,000

Tires

Standard brakes

Brakes, front, in.

Brakes, rear, in.

Frame, psi

Frame width, in.

Frame sec. mod.

Frame RBM

Battery, CCA

Seating

Mirrors, in.

Base warranty

Engine warranty

34.0

12.53 cu. in.

1,378,300

2 x 750

2 buckets

7 x 16

2 yr./unl. mi.

3 yr./unl. mi.

34.0

12.9

1,031,900

2 x 600

Driver & 2 pass.

7 x 16

2 yr./unl. mi.

33.1

33.9

13.7/16.9 cu. in.

702,976/868,352

2 x 799

2 buckets

7 x 16

13.3/17.85 cu. in.

681,000/760,410

2 x 622

2 buckets

6.5 x 11 + 5.8x4.3

3 yr./unl. mi.

5 yr./250,000 mi.

WB/CA/Turning

diameter

128.0/97.0/37.6

140.0/109.0/40.5

152.0/121.0/43.5

170.0/139.0/46.9

188.0/157.0/51.2

200.0/169.0/54.0

212.0/181.0/55.5

224.0/193.0/58.3

236.0/205.0/61.1

248.0/217.0/64.0

260.0/229.0/65.9

175/107.6/47.9

187/119.6/50.8

205/137.6/55.2

217/149.6/58.1

235/167.6/62.5

253/185.6/66.9

271/203.6/71.3

144.9/109.6/46.0

181.9/146.7/56.4

200.0/164.8/61.4

218.5/183.3/66.3

239.4/204.1/72.2

150.4/118.3/42.6

171.3/139.0/48.6

187.0/154.7/52.6

202.8/170.5/56.8

218.5/186.4/61.2

253.9/221.8/70.0

156.3/124.2/44.4

177.2/145.1/50.4

192.9/160.8/54.4

208.7/176.5/58.4

238.2/206.1/65.6

WB/CE/OL

128.0/150.9/240.2

140.0/169.0/258.4

152.0/186.7/276.3

170.0/214.0/303.4

188.0/241.0/330.4

200.0/258.9/348.3

212.0/277.0/366.4

224.0/295.0/384.3

236.0/313.1/402.5

248.0/331.0/420.4

260.0/349.1/438.5

175/170.6/278.6

187/194.6/302.6

205/212.6/320.6

217/246.6/354.6

235/264.6/372.6

253/282.6/390.6

271/282.6/390.6

144.9/197.4/260.8

181.9/234.4/312.8

200.0/261.2/339.6

218.5/288.8/367.1

239.4/330.1/408.5

150.4/163.2/245.7

171.3/217.8/300.4

187.0/237.8/320.3

202.8/265.1/347.6

218.5/286.8/371.3

253.9/336.0/418.5

156.3/194.1/276.6

177.2/217.9/300.4

192.9/237.8/320.3

208.7/265.1/347.6

238.2/316.3/398.8

WB/Body lengths

128.0/10

140.0/10

152.0/12

170.0/14

188.0/16

200.0/18

212.0/18

224.0/20

236.0/22

248.0/22

260.0/24

—

175/14

187/16

205/18

217/20

235/22

253/24

271/24

—

144.9/14

181.9/16

200.0/20

218.5/24

239.4/26

—

150.4/14

171.3/16

187.0/18

202.8/20

218.5/24

253.9/28

156.3/14-16

177.2/16-18

192.9/18-20

208.7/20-22

238.2/24-26

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Specifications

T-Series

Hino

238/258/268/338

Mitsubishi Fuso

FM260/330

Nissan UD

2600/3300

10.8

11.2

11.8

8.7

79.9

54.0

78.0

40.6

74.0/75.6

50.0

76.4

50.4

BBC

86.0

108.0

79.4

82.5

71.6

72.2

71.5

70.9

GVWR available, lb.

T6500: 24,350-29,000

FTR: 24,350-29,000

T7500: 26,990-37,600

FVR: 26,990-37,600

T8500: 33,000-40,090

FXR: 33,000-49,090

T8500 Tandem: 52,350-56,000

FXR Tandem: 52,350-56,000

238: 23,000

258LP: 25,950

268: 25,950

268A: 25,950

338: 33,000

FM260: 25,995

FM3300: 32,900

UD 2600: 25,995

UD 3300: 32,900

Standard Equipment

T-Series

Hino

238/258/268/338

Mitsubishi Fuso

FM260/330

Nissan UD

2600/3300

4-wheel disc brakes

Daytime running lamps

DEX-COOL^®

Lower pass. window

Roadside assistance

Auto circuit breakers

Progressive spring aid

Power pass. window

Tilt/Telescopic steering

Synthetic trans. fluid

Opt.

(towing only)

Optional Equipment

T-Series

Hino

238/258/268/338

Mitsubishi Fuso

FM260/330

Nissan UD

2600/3300

Rear air suspension

Rear stabilizer bar

Two rear tow hooks

Dual fuel tanks

(FM260)

Oil pan heater

Std.

Engine shutdown

Mirrors w/clearance lamps

AM/FM/CD

Engine block heater

Full air brakes

(FM330 only)

(3300 only)

Traction control

Tandem rear axles

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10 things to know

about the new

diesels

• The new rules cover engines made from Jan. 1, 2007

• ^{All manufacturers must meet the new diesel rules. Everyone now sells Clean Diesel}

• Particulate traps, oxidizing catalysts and cooled exhaust gas recirculation are now

components of all MD truck engines. Isuzu engines have used these components for years

in Japanese-market trucks

• Particulate traps clean themselves when they are hot enough, such as in highway operation

in warm weather. When they don’t get hot enough, special engine controls will cause them

to be cleaned by injecting extra fuel into the exhaust. In some conditions, trucks will have to

be idled while this operation occurs

• Emissions components in the exhaust system can’t be moved or eliminated. Body builders

will have to work around the exhaust components

• After extended use (estimates are typically greater than 100,000 miles), the particulate

filters will need to be cleaned out

• Most manufacturers expect the new engines to have comparable fuel economy to the

previous systems. GM and Isuzu engineers have enhanced fuel efficiency with new

6-speed automatic transmissions on many models, and expect better fuel economy in the

new trucks

• Ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel is needed with the new equipment. That’s all you can find at any

stations now. It works fine in older diesel trucks

• New oils have been developed to work with the new diesel engines. Make sure your

customers don’t use older non-approved lubricants

• Only GM and Isuzu offer an alternative: low-cost, efficient and reliable gasoline-powered

medium duty trucks in both conventional and low cab forward designs

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