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Five real-world truck customers configure 2017 Ford Super Duty pickups
and chassis cabs to meet the unique demands of their industries
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Super Duty owns work – from forestry to manufacturing, companies in
heavy-duty industries choose Super Duty as the best tool to get the
job done1
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Fleet managers and small business owners highlight Super Duty’s
best-in-class towing and hauling, plus class-exclusive smart
driver-assist features as must-haves
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DEARBORN, Mich. -- (Business Wire)
The trucks in Stacey Nelson’s fleet rarely get the luxury of driving on
clean roads under sunny skies.
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Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4 SuperCab XL Nelson is responsible for a 3,200-truck fleet for Rapid City, South Dakota-based Black Hills Energy. Durability and value were critical in the design of her all-new Ford F-250 Super Duty dream build. (Photo: Business Wire)
Black Hills Energy crews are tasked with keeping natural gas and
electrical services running for 1.2 million customers across eight
states. Their efforts are critical to keeping people warm in their homes
in the most extreme weather conditions, and their requirements for a
vehicle equipped to handle the rigors of 24/7 work are unique.
Senior fleet manager Nelson is one of five heavy-duty truck customers
who got an all-access pass to see how the all-new 2017 Ford Super Duty –
the toughest, smartest, most capable Super Duty ever – lives up to its
Built Ford Tough promise.
Now, the Super Duty Insiders have configured their dream pickups and
chassis cabs – designed with the right cab configurations, engines,
towing and hauling options, plus smart technology features – creating a
cheat sheet for other fleets in heavy-duty industries.
Dream up your own F-250, F-350 or F-450 Super Duty at http://shop.ford.com/build/superduty/#/select/.
Oil and gas extraction: Ford F-250 Super Duty 4x4 SuperCab XL
Nelson is responsible for a 3,200-truck fleet for Rapid City, South
Dakota-based Black Hills Energy. Durability and value were critical in
the design of her all-new Ford F-250 Super Duty dream build.
“The weight Ford saved and reinvested into strengthening the Super Duty
frame should result in a truck that lasts longer and is more durable,”
says Nelson. “A more durable truck translates into lower costs for us –
which we can pass on to our customers.”
Beyond choosing the spacious SuperCab model with 4x4, Nelson selected
several features that make her dream F-250 Super Duty XL more capable
and comfortable in extreme terrain and weather. These include a
medium-duty battery, skid plates covering the transfer case and fuel
tank, rear wheel well liner, front and rear mud flaps, and engine block
heater.
Smart driver-assist technology was a must-have for Nelson. Super Duty’s
optional seven cameras provide a 360-degree view around the truck, and
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS®) alerts crewmembers to
vehicles in blind spots for both truck and trailer.
Class-exclusive features like these help make Ford Super Duty the top
choice for 50 percent of customers in the oil and gas extraction
industry.i
“The attention to safety is key in the new Super Duty line,” says
Nelson. “I love all of the camera angles that help keep drivers more
aware.”
Other key features of this F-250 Super Duty 4x4 SuperCab XL:
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6.2-liter two-valve gas SOHC EFI flex-fuel V8
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TorqShift®-G six-speed SelectShift® automatic
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Single rear wheel
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3.73 electronic locking axle ratio
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6 ¾-foot bed
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10,000/9,000-pound GVWR package
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Power equipment group
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XL value package
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Tailgate step
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Bed mat
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Remote start system
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Exterior backup alarm
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Platform running boards
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Electronic shift-on-the-fly
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110-volt, 400-watt inverter outlet
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Ultimate Trailer Tow camera system
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Upfitter switches
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SYNC® 3
Heavy construction: Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab XL
Jack Mills, owner of Plum Contracting, in Pittsburgh, needs capable work
trucks that are still maneuverable. His team handles heavy-duty
construction projects – including building bridges and culverts, and
rebuilding roads after landslides.
“My trucks are always loaded to capacity with the crew, their tools and
equipment for any situation that might develop at a job site that could
be as far as 300 miles from home base,” Mills explains. “Plus, they
always are towing a trailer or piece of equipment.”
Mills designed his dream Super Duty to be an F-350 XL work truck with
4,340 pounds of payload capacity and 18,000 pounds of towing capacity.
That kind of capability makes Ford Super Duty the top choice – with 48
percent market share – among fleets in the heavy-duty construction
industry.i
“My job sites are road construction projects that normally have single
lane closures, and the single rear wheels keep the truck narrow enough
that the barrels don’t need to be moved for them to pass through,” Mills
says. “The tailgate-mounted rear camera is a nice safety feature to help
prevent back-up accidents and the upfitter switches make it easy for my
shop to add additional lights and powered accessories.”
Other key features of this F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab XL:
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6.7-liter Power Stroke® turbo diesel V8
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Six-speed SelectShift automatic
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Single rear wheel
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3.55 electronic locking axle ratio
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8-foot bed
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11,400-pound GVWR package
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Power equipment group
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Heavy front suspension package
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XL value package
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BoxLink
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Remote start system
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Platform running boards
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18-inch Argent-painted steel wheels with painted hub cover and center
ornament
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18-inch all-terrain tires
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Heavy-duty vinyl seats
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10-minute engine idle shutdown
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Trailer brake controller
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Electronic shift-on-the-fly
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110-volt AC outlet
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SYNC
Manufacturing: Ford F-350 Super Duty Chassis Cab 4x2 SuperCab XL
At Berges Trenton Awning, based in Pleasantville, New Jersey, service
crews drive chassis cabs outfitted with 9-foot and 11-foot utility
bodies to haul tools, supplies and samples. The company is revising its
fleet to accommodate its growing workforce – moving from standard-cab to
extended-cab trucks.
“We send out two or three guys for most work, and the 2017 Super Duty
gives us 6 inches of additional space in the SuperCab compared to the
outgoing model,” explains Nate Berges, Berges Trenton Awning vice
president. “That’s a serious improvement our guys will appreciate the
moment they jump in. The dual-rear-wheel trucks are great because we
actually gain room in our utility bodies because of the extra rear-end
width. More width means more tools and supplies.”
Berges’ F-350 Super Duty dream build includes the 6.7-liter Power Stroke
turbo diesel V8 engine, which reflects the fleet’s shift to diesel –
based on quieter engine noise, greater horsepower and torque. For
Berges, it’s all about fuel economy, power, reliability and longevity.
He and other fleet managers have made Ford Super Duty the top choice –
with 42 percent market share – in the manufacturing sector.i
“We buy XLs with the power equipment package,” says Berges. “It helps us
stretch our dollars, and gives us power windows, locks, fobs and other
convenience features that create an awesome truck for our crew members.
No matter what truck we spec out, using Ford as the base, we know we are
getting the best truck our hard-earned money can buy.”
Other key features of this F-350 Super Duty Chassis Cab 4x2 SuperCab XL:
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6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8
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Six-speed SelectShift automatic
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Dual rear wheel
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3.73 non-limited-slip axle
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XL value package
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Privacy glass
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Fixed-glass rear window
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Dual extra-heavy-duty 332-amp alternators
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Platform running boards
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Trailer brake controller
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Rapid-heat supplemental cab heater
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110-volt, 400-watt outlet
Forestry: Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab XL
Tim Pope, CEO of Terry Tree Service in Rochester, New York, needs trucks
that are just as capable off-road in forested acreage as they are on the
highway. Pope configured a dream F-350 Super Duty with available
factory-installed amber LED warning strobe lights for his fleet, which
specializes in residential tree care, commercial land clearing, storm
disaster reclamation and wood resource recovery.
“We need the 11,400-pound GVWR rating to transport tools and equipment
for our job sites, and we chose the transfer case and fuel tank skid
plates for our off-road, right-of-way work,” Pope says.
Tough features like these have helped make Ford Super Duty the No. 1
pickup truck choice – with 50 percent market share – among fleets in the
forestry industry.i
In addition to the backup alarm and rear camera for safety, Pope added
features that save money and time – including factory-installed upfitter
switches.
“The 10-minute engine idle shutdown will help us save fuel,” he says.
“We’ve found features like the trailer brake controller and upfitter
switches work best when they’re installed at the factory.”
Other key features of this F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab XL:
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6.7-liter Power Stroketurbo diesel V8
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TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic
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Single rear wheel
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3.55 non-limited-slip axle ratio
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6 ¾-foot bed
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11,400-pound GVWR package
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Heavy-service front suspension package
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XL value package
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Tough spray-in bed liner
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Exterior backup alarm
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18-inch Argent-painted steel wheels with painted hub cover and center
ornament
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110-volt, 400-watt AC inverter outlet
Electric, gas and sanitation: Ford F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab XL
Josh Morris, an independent power grid electrician based in Atlanta, is
all about getting more work, value and convenience out of his tools.
That philosophy extends to the dream 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty he
configured that could replace one of the larger trucks in his fleet.
“We are looking to save money, but still get capability,” Morris
explains. “A new Super Duty would be a crew work truck that could tow
equipment, get hammered and pounded on a daily basis, and still go to
lunch.”
Morris’ F-350 dual-rear-wheel configuration is built for serious towing
and hauling with a fifth-wheel and gooseneck hitch prep package, BoxLink
and LED box lighting. Best-in-class towing and hauling capability has
helped make Ford Super Duty the truck of choice for 58 percent of fleets
in the electric, gas and sanitation sector.i
“The integration Ford has done with the trailer brake controller and
hitch means there’s no downtime to get that stuff installed, we just
pick it up at the dealer and go” Morris says. “And the
operator-commanded regeneration is really important because it lets the
operator clean the exhaust by pushing a button.”
Other key features of this F-350 Super Duty 4x4 Crew Cab XL:
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6.7-liter Power Stroke turbo diesel V8
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TorqShift six-speed SelectShift automatic
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Dual rear wheel
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4.10 limited-slip axle ratio
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8-foot bed
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Power equipment group
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XL value package
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Exterior backup alarm
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Dual extra-heavy-duty alternator
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Rearview camera
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LED roof marker and clearance lamps
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LED box lighting
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110-volt, 400-watt AC inverter outlet
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Upfitter switches
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Cloth 40/mini-console/40 seats
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1 Percentage based on IHS Automotive, Polk U.S. heavy-duty
pickup and Class 2-5 pickup truck combined new registrations (April 2014
to September 2015 year to date) within emergency vehicles;
mining/quarrying; construction; petroleum; metal mining; moving/storage;
petroleum refining and related industries; electric gas and sanitary
services; justice, public order and safety; heavy construction, except
building; forestry/lumber products; manufacturing; agriculture/farm;
road/highway maintenance; specialized/heavy hauling; landscaping and
horticulture; wrecking and demolition work; agriculture
product-livestock.
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