I found an article on this in the latest issue of Light & Medium Truck magazine. I found the following information off www.fleet.ford.com/FFH/Rental02_15_06.asp
The original article indicated a gas only (5.4) model but I can't confirm that. Who would want a 6.0 problem child diesel anyway??
At least some manufacturers are getting smart about this. Then you've got Daimler who is raising their GVWR above 10,001 on most of the new Sprinters and Ram Cab/Chassis even with SRW. Doesn't make sense to me.
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'At 10,000 lb' GVWR Offerings on F-350 SRW Pickups and E-350 DRW Cutaway (138" Wheel Base) and Stripped Chassis (All WB's)
The 'at 10,000 lb' GVWR is a significant option because of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). This option has been provided due to individual States & Municipalities increasingly adopting the 'interstate commerce' regulations for 'intrastate' operations and the impact of these regulations on trucks with GVWR's at or above 10,001 lbs. The FMCSR impose additional driver (i.e. driver hours of operation) and vehicle (inspection, repair, maintenance) logging requirements, insurance minimums, and other requirements that can be very costly for Fleets to implement. An 'at 10,000 lb' GVWR truck is not subject to the FMCSR regulations. For a greater understanding of FMCSR requirements visit the National Truck Equipments Association's website.
The original article indicated a gas only (5.4) model but I can't confirm that. Who would want a 6.0 problem child diesel anyway??
At least some manufacturers are getting smart about this. Then you've got Daimler who is raising their GVWR above 10,001 on most of the new Sprinters and Ram Cab/Chassis even with SRW. Doesn't make sense to me.
Ford Fleet Highlights
Rental E-News
'At 10,000 lb' GVWR Offerings on F-350 SRW Pickups and E-350 DRW Cutaway (138" Wheel Base) and Stripped Chassis (All WB's)
The 'at 10,000 lb' GVWR is a significant option because of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). This option has been provided due to individual States & Municipalities increasingly adopting the 'interstate commerce' regulations for 'intrastate' operations and the impact of these regulations on trucks with GVWR's at or above 10,001 lbs. The FMCSR impose additional driver (i.e. driver hours of operation) and vehicle (inspection, repair, maintenance) logging requirements, insurance minimums, and other requirements that can be very costly for Fleets to implement. An 'at 10,000 lb' GVWR truck is not subject to the FMCSR regulations. For a greater understanding of FMCSR requirements visit the National Truck Equipments Association's website.