Red Horse Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 On the subject of the upcoming Work Truck Show, in looking at the show's website, Ford has the biggest floor space-slightly more than Ram but considerably more than the other big players. As for exhibit staffing, Ford has 182 people registered, while Chevrolet has 140, Hino 138, International 111, Ram 90, Isuzu 83, Freightliner 75 and Paccar 47. I think Mack has around 30 people. We know GM will be introducing their new class 4, 5 Silverados. Ram for sure will be showing their new cabs and if Ford's space and staffing numbers are any indication, you would think they would have some significant product announcements. Hino's exhibit will have their new tandem, class 8 and big 6 engine. Mack does have space and it looks like they will be talking a lot about the new cab interiors Should be an interesting event. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52637-2018-work-truck-show/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 I got a press pass for the Work Truck Show a few years back, got snowed in so couldn't make it but they still send me all their PRs and such. Ford always seems to have the biggest exhibit and spends a ton of money there, even provide free lunch for the ink (and byte) stained amateur wenches like me. So no surprise that even with nothing major to announce they'd still have the biggest presence. Then again, the announcement of the diesel Transit Connect at the Chicago auto show was completely unexpected, so maybe Ford will pleasantly surprise us with Tandems, a class 5-7 cabover, and maybe even a sneak peak at the coming HN world class cabover... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52637-2018-work-truck-show/#findComment-393021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted February 27, 2018 Author Share Posted February 27, 2018 2 hours ago, Maxidyne said: I got a press pass for the Work Truck Show a few years back, got snowed in so couldn't make it but they still send me all their PRs and such. Ford always seems to have the biggest exhibit and spends a ton of money there, even provide free lunch for the ink (and byte) stained amateur wenches like me. So no surprise that even with nothing major to announce they'd still have the biggest presence. Then again, the announcement of the diesel Transit Connect at the Chicago auto show was completely unexpected, so maybe Ford will pleasantly surprise us with Tandems, a class 5-7 cabover, and maybe even a sneak peak at the coming HN world class cabover... Hah-I wish but who knows. Looks like a good event though with a lot of equipment suppliers there- Godwin, Altech etc. Don't think we will ever see the big cab overs here but it is crazy that they are not expanding the 750 in particular to other markets with a bigger 6 cylinder diesel and a trans other than the Duratorque. Then again the 7.3 V-8 should get some buyers in 750 for the same reason the 650 gas sells well. Did see a brand new Penske Leasing 650 this morning. Gas of course but still good to see that. I do believe Roger has some sort of interest in the Hino distribution network. When we see him buying diesel 650/750's that will be noteworthy. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/52637-2018-work-truck-show/#findComment-393026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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