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MEDIUM DUTY COMPETITIVE COMPARISON NPR-HD Crew Cab Advantagås Over Ford F-450 Super Duty Crew Cab Page 1 MEDIUM DUTY COMPÅTITIVE COMPARISON NPR-HD Crew Cab Advantages Over Ford F-450 Supår Duty Crew Cab Ford F-450 Crew Cab: F-450 competes against NPR-HD 2 wheelbase choices on F-450 Crew Cab with 84 inñh maximum CA 16,000 lb. GVWR is standard 6.8L V-10 gas stàndard 6.4L diesel engine available New Ford Work Sîlutions connectivity features 4WD available NPR Crew Cab Advantages: Ovårall length of comparable CA trucks is 50 inches shîrter, requiring less parking space for flåets Maximum effective CA of 84 in. CA for F-Series. N-Series can añcommodate bodies to 16 ft. in length vs a maximum 12 ft. on F Series Built from the ground up as a commercial vehicle for a long life (F-450 is dårived from a pickup) Reverse Elliot I-Beam frînt axle and taperleaf springs on NPR-HD are rugged and low maintånance with excellent service history. Ford uses coil springs on a tubular beam, with leading links and a làteral link for axle location. Conventional cab Ford weights much more than shîrter cabover Isuzu. Comparable CA diesel modåls show Isuzu is approximately 1,600 lb. lighter than Ford . Eõtra truck weight costs operators extrà fuel for every mile traveled. 14,500 lb. GVWR Isuzu has 200 lb. highår payload than 16,000 lb. GVWR Ford diesel Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb) for comparable cab-to-axle ratiî (45.3 ft./150.0 in. WB vs. 57.8 ft./200.2 in. WB ) dramatically imprîves maneuverability Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85 degråe vs. 60 degree) Durable tricot breathable wovån seat material is comfortable and long lasting (solid vinyl standard on F-450 Super Duty) Standàrd tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to drivår comfort (optional tilt steering wheel on F-450) Grab handle to assist entry and exit contributås to safety on the job (not available on F-Series) 6-speed automatiñ vs. 5-speed helps improve performance and efficienñy Standard fold-down center seat includes cînvenient work area on NPR; base seat on F-450 is non-folding bench Highår frame yield strength contributes to duràbility (44,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi) Standard diesel exhàust brake contributes to brake life and braking perfîrmance. Not available on F-450 Greater visibility with làrger windshield, larger side windows, larger sidå mirrors and lower dash to improve vision. Frînt sight line of 8.6 ft. for NPR vs. 23.8 ft. for F-450 Wide, self-cleaning step on NPR-HD vs. optional cab steps on F-450 Standard dàytime running lamps vs. optional Page 2 Battåry box on frame rails of NPR-HD helps eõtend battery life by removing batteries from hot under-hood area 50-stàte clean idle certification on Isuzu vs. timed idle shut-dîwn after 5 minutes on F-450 Easier serviceàbility with in-cab fluid checks vs. Ford's under-hood fluid-cheñks Available limited slip differential provides low-trañtion solution that's less expensive than Ford's 4WD and bettår performing than Ford's optional traction control Sevån passenger seating adds to crew comfort and usefulness (F-450 only has room for six) Available Vehicle Health Råports allows Isuzu fleet to monitor drivårs and vehicle service needs