kscarbel2 Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Heavy Duty Trucking (HDT) / September 20, 2018 Ford Trucks launched an all-new tractor called the F-Max, a heavy commercial truck designed for comfort, power, and efficiency. The F-Max was designed and tested by Ford Otosan, a Turkey-based manufacturer that is partially owned by Ford Motor Company. Over a five-year period, the truck was tested in 11 countries on four continents covering over 3.1 million miles. The truck debuted at the IAA Commercial Vehicles show in Hannover, Germany and took home the International Truck of the Year Award. “We developed our new tractor with Ford’s principles of comfort, power, efficiency and technology at its heart,” said Haydar Yenigün, CEO of Ford Otosan. “To ensure that the design guarantees the most, in terms of efficiency and practicality, we examined every part and every detail over and over again.” A sense of spaciousness was key to the design of F-Max’s cabin, according to Ford. It features a cockpit-style dashboard to ensure that all functions are within easy reach of the driver. The cabover design, which is no longer common in the U.S. for Class 8 trucks, features a sleeper cab with plentiful storage compartments and a foldable upper bed, aiming for a comfortable environment for drivers. Ford also touted its engine with 492 hp and 1843 lbs.-ft. of torque (converted from metric horsepower and newton meters) coupled to a 12-speed ZF automated transmission. The F-Max also features Ford’s ConnecTruck remote diagnostics, telematics, and fleet management system. The truck is offered with several driver assistance systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Predictive Cruise Control, Advanced Emergency Brake System, Hill Launch Assist, Lane Departure Warning, Adjustable Speed Limiter Device, and Electronic Stability Control. . Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxidyne Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Still no mention of this history making new product at media.ford.com . Seems like this is Ford's "red haired stepchild"... Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamaican Bulldog Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Most of these cab overs are like modern airplanes, they all look alike. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 21, 2018 Author Share Posted September 21, 2018 35 minutes ago, Jamaican Bulldog said: Most of these cab overs are like modern airplanes, they all look alike. Not at all to me. The Scania, DAF, MAN, M-B, Ford, Iveco and Volvo cabs all have completely different architecture (engineering). Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406399 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/21/2018 at 11:08 AM, kscarbel2 said: Ford also touted its engine with 492 hp and 1843 lbs.-ft. of torque Is there any more info available on this Engine?? Was It a "clean sheet of Paper" design ???? Does it use EGR,SCR or Both?? Google hasn't being very forthcoming !! either that or my research skills are lacking.. Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadwayR Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 On 9/20/2018 at 6:39 PM, Maxidyne said: Still no mention of this history making new product at media.ford.com . Seems like this is Ford's "red haired stepchild"... Nope, like it didn't even happen. But, great things happening with that train station! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 7 hours ago, Hayseed said: Is there any more info available on this Engine?? Was It a "clean sheet of Paper" design ???? Does it use EGR,SCR or Both?? Google hasn't being very forthcoming !! either that or my research skills are lacking.. https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/48202-the-euro-6-ford-ecotorq-motor/?tab=comments#comment-356956 https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/38795-fords-china-heavy-truck-joint-venture-plans-take-off-in-2016/?tab=comments#comment-277516 Available in ratings from 420 to 500 horsepower, I think the Ecotorq 13 (12.7-litre displacement) is the "sweet spot" for this truck. Right now, the 9-litre Ecotorq is offered up to 330 horsepower, so there is a gap between 330 and 420. They had tried the 10.3-litre Cursor 10 and expected FPT (Fiat Powertrain Technologies) to provide them with the new 11.1-litre Cursor 11 replacement, but I heard Iveco complained. Since most operators these days want a minimum of 420hp, I think the Ecotorq 13 is fine. Yes, the Ford F-MAX is a new "clean sheet" design. The Euro-6 engines use SCR exclusively, because MEGR* only works satisfactorily up to Euro-5. * Massive Exhaust Gas Recirculation - EGR levels from 35% to 50%. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406489 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Here is the Ford Trucks global range (all the models). Scroll to the bottom. The columns beginning from the left side: Tractors, Rigids, Vocational/Construction https://www.fordtrucks.com.tr/tr-tr/anasayfa Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406491 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 Here is the new Ford F-MAX spec sheet (in global market English): https://www.fordtrucks.com.tr/Uploads/Foy/fmax_technical_brochure.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406492 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 22, 2018 Author Share Posted September 22, 2018 The F-MAX's Ecotorq 13 features a Jacobs’ "bridge brake". Note the braking power of 544 PS (metric horsepower) / 536 horsepower. 980mm and 1200mm 5th wheel heights, and a 1100mm height option specifically for pulling 2.9 meter tall containers and staying under 4.0 meter overall height requirements. 1,050 litre (277 gallon) total available fuel capacity....nice. Note that Ford Trucks is plating these 4x2 tractors at 42 metric tonnes (92,594 pounds). 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406493 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 22, 2018 Share Posted September 22, 2018 Thx KSC for all the info-maybe at some point Ford corporate will wake up to this accomplishment and try to capitalize on this from a PR viewpoint-given the millenials love affair with all things foreign. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406497 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hayseed Posted September 24, 2018 Share Posted September 24, 2018 On 9/22/2018 at 10:22 PM, kscarbel2 said: Here is the new Ford F-MAX spec sheet (in global market English): https://www.fordtrucks.com.tr/Uploads/Foy/fmax_technical_brochure.pdf Well they won't be selling it here......The Cabs too Wide .... Quote "Be who you are and say what you feel...Because those that matter...don't mind...And those that mind....don't matter." - Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406583 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 24, 2018 Author Share Posted September 24, 2018 3 hours ago, Hayseed said: Well they won't be selling it here......The Cabs too Wide .... They can build it with different cab widths, as other truckmakers do. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 A great photo gallery of the new Ford F-Max launch at IAA 2018 (81 photos). https://product.360che.com/photoexpc_big/262129.html Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Horse Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 1 hour ago, kscarbel2 said: A great photo gallery of the new Ford F-Max launch at IAA 2018 (81 photos). https://product.360che.com/photoexpc_big/262129.html Assume all the "vitals" are displayed in that screen between speedo and tach. Also did not see parking brake control-unless it was that stalk with the "P" on it. If so no trolley brake? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406897 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 30, 2018 Author Share Posted September 30, 2018 The "P" lever is parking brake control. Not all (global) trucks have a trolley brake lever. I still like it, but with today's advanced electronic braking systems, there less need for it. From the superb chassis "packaging" to the lower center instrument panel with two large pull-out drawers, the F-MAX is an impressively engineered truck. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-406910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted November 13, 2018 Author Share Posted November 13, 2018 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-409351 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted September 16, 2019 Author Share Posted September 16, 2019 A prototype right-hand drive F-MAX has been spotted in Kent, UK. Ford Trucks is on a roll. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-432252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
david wild Posted September 17, 2019 Share Posted September 17, 2019 Yeah we will never get it here, too many dudes with a small penis that need a big hood to make for what's lacking downstairs. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/54362-ford-launches-f-max-tractor-for-global-markets/#findComment-432265 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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