Class-Straddling Ford F-600 Tows and Hauls More Than Any Other Super Duty Its Size

The F-600 Super Duty chassis cab is the same size as a Ford F-550 overall, but uses upgraded components, higher-capacity wheels and tires and strategically placed frame reinforcements to deliver Class 6 capability, including a maximum GVWR of 22,000 lbs. It lets customers carry more payload, tow heavier loads or mount heavier upfits without moving into larger trucks. The vehicle is available in regular cab configuration with a choice of diesel or gasoline powertrains, four wheelbases, two-wheel or four-wheel drive and three fuel tank configurations to take on a wide range of construction applications.

Slotted between F-550 Super Duty and F-650 Pro Loader Medium Duty truck, F-600 retains the familiar size, interior and controls of an F-550, with a step-up height that’s only 3 mm higher. Its higher-capacity wheels and tires, upgraded driveshaft mounts, upgraded rear axle, more robust brake rotor materials and strategically placed frame reinforcements behind the cab deliver Class 6 capability in a compact Class 5 package.

With the available 6.7-liter V8 Power Stroke diesel engine, F-600 delivers gooseneck towing capacity of 34,500 lbs. and a maximum GCWR of 43,000 lbs. The third-generation diesel features substantial low-rpm output to get heavy loads underway, with 330 hp and 825 lbs.-ft. of maximum torque at 2,000 rpm. As a result, customers can equip their F-600 with heavier bodies and equipment like telescopic cranes, and can tow larger loads. 

“For years, many of our utility, towing and oil/gas service fleet customers have spec'd all the possible upgrades on their F-550 chassis cabs to avoid having to step up to a traditional Class 6 truck, but they’ve still pushed the limits of what a Class 5 truck can do,” says Nathan Oscarson, Ford commercial truck brand manager. “Now those fleets are moving into F-600 to get the increased payload and GCWR they’ve needed all along in a truck that fits.” 

The Ford TorqShift 10-speed automatic transmission comes with a 10-bolt design live drive power takeoff (PTO) provision standard on both the 7.3-liter V8 gasoline and 6.7-liter V8 diesel powertrains. The power take-off (PTO) provision works with aftermarket power takeoff units to drive auxiliary equipment anytime the engine is running, either in stationary or mobile mode at any vehicle speed. In stationary mode, it is rated to handle up to 300 lbs.-ft. of torque. F-600 equipped with the diesel engine offers split-shaft PTO capability that makes it possible to run two pieces of auxiliary equipment at the same time when the vehicle is stopped.

The vehicle is ready to accept a wide range of upfits, with six factory-installed overhead upfitter switches, a programmable upfitter interface module and the same cab-to-axle dimension as F-550.

Connectivity comes standard thanks to a 4G LTE embedded modem that provides an available Wi-Fi hotspot for up to 10 devices. The modem also facilitates the use of Ford Telematics from Ford Commercial Solutions, so fleet customers can monitor their fleets with GPS tracking and geofencing, get live vehicle health alerts to plan and limit downtime, set reminders for vehicle service, analyze driver behavior and help manage fuel usage to potentially reduce costs. By taking advantage of the built-in modem, there is no need for additional aftermarket hardware, third-party management or installation downtime.