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Fleet Management Work Trucks duced brake pad wear. * An array of control features, including trailer sway control, integrated trailer brake control, hill start assist, automatic grade braking, intelligent brake assist and larger brakes. * Purposeful technology, including 2011 Chevrolet Silverado heavy-duty trucks Redesigned for 2011, the Silverado heavy-duty lineup is broader than ever, with 10 2500HD models and eight single- and dual-rear-wheel 3500HD models — including a new 3500HD crew cab with a 6.5-foot cargo box. WT, LT and LTZ trim levels are offered, and popular features such as the EZ Lift tailgate and rearview camera system return. All models bring greater ca- pability, improved ride and handling, and a greater feeling of driver control. Highlights include: * Increased towing capability (21,700 pounds/9,843 kg) and payload (6,335 pounds/3,009 kg) supported by all-new fully boxed, high-strength-steel frames and strong suspensions for maximum capability and exceptional ride characteristics. * New 6.6L Duramax diesel delivers up to 11-percent greater highway fuel econ- omy and up to 63-percent lower emis- sions, along with B20 biodiesel capability and quicker acceleration. * Larger gas tank and fuel economy im- provements allow up to 680 miles (1,090 km) between fill-ups with the 6.6L Dura- max turbo diesel. * All-new “smart” exhaust brake feature provides greater control on grades and re- available mobile WiFi, USB connectivity, Bluetooth connectivity, XM Satellite Radio, OnStar 9.0 and navigation. power (228 kW) @ 2,900 rpm and 610 lb.-ft. (827 N•m) @ 1,600 rpm 6.7-liter Cummins turbo diesel engine. Max Tow is available on Ram Chassis Cab trucks equipped with the optional, commercial-grade Aisin six-speed auto- matic transmission and 4.88 rear-axle ratio. A 4.44 axle is standard on 4500 models and not available with the Max Tow pack- age. A 6-speed manual transmission is stan- dard on Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab models. The 30,000-lb. GCWR gives the Ram Chassis Cab a 4,000-lb. increase in trailer- towing capabilities, up to a maximum of 22,300 lbs. on a Ram 4500 or 5500 Chas- sis Cab equipped with a six-speed auto- matic transmission and unsurpassed GCWR on Class 4 Chassis Cab trucks. Ram 3500 Chassis Cab trucks are pow- 2012 Ram Chassis Cab trucks get increased capabilities Ram Truck announced that 2012 Ram 4500 and 5500 medium-duty (Class 4 and 5) Chassis Cab commercial trucks will be available with an optional 30,000-lb. gross combined weight rating (GCWR) — an increase from 26,000 lbs. The new Ram 4500/5500 Chassis Cab GCWR upgrade is part of an optional “Max Tow” package, and is available on both regular and crew cab models and in 4x2 and 4x4 configurations. The Ram Max Tow package includes a new transfer case gear set and chain and sprocket up- grades, recalibrated transmission software, and an enhanced collection of thermal management devices. Ram 4500 and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks come equipped with the proven, commercial-grade 305 horse- ered by the 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 and will add a new six-speed automatic transmis- sion in 2012 that will increase GCWR to 20,000 lbs. — a 3,000-lb. increase — as well as provide an increase in fuel econ- omy. The Ram 3500 Chassis Cab comes standard with a 383 horsepower, 400 lb.-ft. of torque 5.7-liter HEMI V-8 engine. The Cummins turbo diesel is available an op- tion on Ram 3500 Chassis Cab trucks. The 2012 Ram Chassis Cab with Max Tow will reach dealerships in the third quarter of 2011. Max Tow pricing will be announced closer to launch. 2011 Ford F-Series Super Duty 2011 F-Series Super Duty boasts all- new powertrains, led by the Ford- designed, Ford-engineered and Ford-built 6.7-liter Power Stroke V-8 turbocharged Telogis fleet management platform Telogis’ next generation of fleet management software empowers fleet managers to integrate plan- ning and operational data, field variables (weather, traffic) and location-based intelligence to make in- formed business decisions. It integrates seamlessly with Telogis Route and Telogis Mobile to provide a comprehensive telematics platform. Dynamic traffic and weather information improves routing, allocation and direction of field crews. Track/manage crews through Multiple Vehicle Histories: view current and his- torical data to track excessive congregation, speeding, etc. “What Happened Here?” accesses historical data within seconds to investigate field incidents and litigious claims. IFTA/IRP feed helps companies manage compliance by filing reports based on actual GPS data. 12 Landscape and Irrigation April 2011 www.landscapeirrigation.com