Equipment World Digital Magazine
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F-250 Super Duty gets a maximum payload of 4,200 pounds, hauling more than 600 pounds than its nearest competitor. Tech aids towing boost For 2017, Super Duty becomes the fi rst truck to offer adap- tive cruise control and collision warning with brake support for heavy trailers, allowing truckers to traverse steep mountain grades while maintaining speed – even with a maxed out trailer load. Drivers can set cruise control at a comfortable following distance using this feature, which uses radar to measure the distance and speed of vehicles ahead. It automatically slows the truck and trailer to maintain a preset dis- tance at speeds above 20 mph. A number of systems work in tandem to enable adaptive cruise control, including powertrain control, trailer brake control and the anti-lock brake system. Speed is further controlled on descents with the 6.7-liter Power Stroke engine's integrated engine brake, which is enabled with the push of a button. Extra engine braking power helps reduce wheel brake wear, especially on downhill grades. Adaptive cruise control is op- tional on Lariat, King Ranch and Platinum Super Duty pickups, in- cluding the Ford F-450 Super Duty. A center high-mounted stop lamp camera provides visibil- ity into the cargo box, which is helpful when hooking up goose- neck and fi fth-wheel trailers. An Ultimate Trailer Tow Camera Sys- tem uses four digital, high-defi - nition cameras to give the driver a 360-degree bird's-eye view surrounding Super Duty. Trailer Reverse Guidance provides vi- sual cues and tips to help ease backing up a trailer. A fi rst-ever factory-available trailer camera can be custom-placed on a trailer to improve visibility backing up. The truck also features a trailer tire pressure monitoring system, accessible from the comfort of the cab while stopped or on the highway. Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with trailer tow is optimized for Super Duty to in- clude the length of the trailer up to 33 feet long; BLIS uses radar sensors in the tail lamps to moni- tor areas that may not be visible to the driver. The 2017 Super Duty goes on sale late this year. EquipmentWorld.com | August 2016 83 Introducing the future of Introducing the future of construction, agricultural, and forestry seating! CMS Series Compact Suspension 100 Series 180° Turn-Table Versatility 500 Series Wide-Range of Applications Applications 800 Series Agriculture Comfort 600 Series Preferred Features Call 800-459-SEAT to find a dealer near you. KAB has the seat you need and comfort you demand at affordable prices!