Global Machinery Company C5500, C7500, C6500, T6500, T7500 User Manual

C4500 TopKick and
Kodiak

• Dodge Ram 4500/
Sterling Bullet

• Ford E-450

• Ford F-450

• Hino 165

C5500 TopKick and
Kodiak

• Dodge Ram 5500/
Sterling Bullet

• Ford F-550

• Hino 185

• International 4100

C6500/C7500/C8500
TopKick and Kodiak

• Ford F-650/F-750

• Freightliner Business

• Class M2

• Hino 238/338

• Sterling Acterra

T6500/T7500/T8500

• Hino 238/258/268/338

• Mitsubishi Fuso

• FM260/330

• Nissan UD 2600/3300

Table of Contents

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C5500 TopKick and Kodiak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

C6500/C7500/C8500 TopKick and Kodiak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

T6500/T7500/T8500 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to Use This Guide

This competitive comparison guide shows comparisons between specific GM products and
targeted competitors. Specifications are for standard equipped vehicles. Each GM vehicle has
up to four competitors indicated.

Color coding organizes the comparisons according to the GM product lines:

C4500 and C5500 TopKick and Kodiak

C6500/C7500/C8500 TopKick and Kodiak

T-Series

An overview is provided for each competitor below a photo of the competitor. Competitive advantages
are listed in the columns to the right of the overview.

A specifications chart for each GM product line and its competitors follows the competitor list.

Abbreviations and codes

• Information is provided for diesel versions of each truck, with gasoline-powered
specifications provided within parentheses or on separate lines

• OHV = overhead valve

• SOHC = single overhead camshaft

• DOHC = dual overhead camshaft

• 4ODA = 4-speed, overdrive automatic

• 4DDA = 4-speed, direct-drive automatic

• 5ODA = 5-speed, overdrive automatic

• 5M = 5-speed manual transmission

• 5ODM = 5-speed, overdrive manual transmission

• 6M = 6-speed manual transmission

• 6ODM = 6-speed, overdrive manual transmission

• LH = left-hand

• RH = right-hand

2008 Competitive Comparison

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4 2008 Competitive Comparison

Dodge Ram 4500/
Sterling Bullet

» Competes against C4500
» Chassis cab version of Ram

pickup line

» 16,500 lb. GVWR only
» 6.7L Cummins I6 diesel only
» 2WD and 4WD
» Coil spring front suspension
» Regular Cab and Quad Cab
» 4 WB for regular cab, 2 WB for

Quad Cab

» 3 trim levels on Quad Cab, 2

trim levels on Regular Cab

» Standard 6-speed manual,

optional 6-speed automatic

» Final information not available

until September 2007

• More available wheelbase
choices on Crew Cab, to meet
customer needs (4 vs. 2)

• Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.
in length, to meet customer
needs (only to 16 ft. on Dodge)

• Higher max. GVWR (17,500 lb.
vs. 16,500 lb.) results in higher
payload capability — nearly
1500 lb. higher for base diesel­equipped vehicles

• Tighter turning diameter (curb­to-curb) for comparable cab-to­axle (51.3 ft. vs. 54.2 ft. for
120 in. CA )

• Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed
overdrive automatic is standard
on C4500 with both engines.
Allison transmission is well­known for durability vs. option­al Aisin 6-speed automatic

• Rugged taperleaf front springs
are durable, low-maintenance
and handle heavy loads. Dodge
uses 5-link coil-spring front
suspension

• Exterior grab handle to assist
entry and exit (not available on
Dodge)

• Longer frame warranty can
contribute to lower service
costs (5 years/unlimited miles
vs. 3 years/36,000 miles

• Large, retractable mirrors add
to driver visibility (smaller mir­rors on Ram 4500)

• Large, secure foot step eases
entry and exit, adds to safety
(Dodge only has optional step
bars)

• Longer service interval helps
reduce maintenance costs
(Up to 10,000 mi. between oil
changes vs. 5000 mi. max. for
Dodge)

• Priority Access Service System
provides easy engine access
(limited engine access on
Dodge)

• Higher frame yield strength
(80,000 psi vs. 50,000 psi) and
higher frame RBM (610,400 lb.­ft./in. vs. 257,500 lb.-ft./in. cal­culated at rear of frame) for
durability in heavy use

• More available cab storage,
with door-sill storage boxes and
storage under passenger seat

• C4500 frame is full depth for
the entire load length, providing
strength for end-of-frame
equipment and body attach­ment. Dodge frame uses weak­er reduced depth behind cab

• Available air seats for driver and
front passenger add comfort for
all-day work, plus work-center
console provides needed stor­age room for vocational use
(Dodge has no air seat options)

• Available commercial-grade gas
engine offers low cost, easy
fuel availability and simple serv­ice (not available on Dodge)

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers
of service needs, contributing
to a long life (not available on
Dodge)

• Much shorter BBC (105 in. vs.

122.9 in.) contributes to greater
maneuverability and longer CA
for any given wheelbase

• Longer maximum cab to end of
frame dimensions enable longer
payload lengths (204 in. vs.
172 in.)

Ford E-450 Super Duty

» Competes against C4500. New

front-end styling for 2008

» E-450 Super Duty is chassis

cab version of E-Series van and

cutaway
» 14,500 lb. GVWR only
» Only 2 wheelbase choices
» 5.4L V8 or 6.8L V10 gas
» 6.0L V8 diesel
» Automatic transmission only
» Available natural gas engine
» Room for only 2 people — no

center seat
» No crew cab
» Limited choice of options
» Limited vocational application

besides cube van

• Available Crew Cab with room
for up to 6 people vs. E-450
seating for maximum of 2

• Available with seating for 3
people and work-ready center
console in regular cab (E-450
has 2 bucket seats, no console)

• More available wheelbase
choices, to meet customer
needs (4 vs. 2 for reg. cab)

• Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.
in length (only to 16 ft. on
E-450 Super Duty)

• Built from the ground up as a
commercial vehicle, with medi­um-duty truck components and
design (E-450 is a cutaway van
or modified chassis cab)

• Higher base GVWR (16,500 lb.
vs. 14,500 lb.)

• Higher maximum GVWR
(17,500 lb. vs. 14,500 lb.)

• Wide track I-Beam front axle
with taperleaf springs provides
excellent ride and load-carrying
capabilities, with a constant
camber to help reduce tire wear
(Twin I-Beam with coil springs
on E-450 Super Duty)

• Tighter turning diameter (curb­to-curb) for comparable cab-to­axle (51.3 ft./188 in. WB vs.

59.9 ft./176 in. WB)

• Higher front GAWR and axle
capacity

for durability with heavy

loads

(7000 lb. vs. 5000 lb.)

• Priority Access Service System
provides easy engine accessi­bility for quicker service and
maintenance (limited engine
access on E-450 Super Duty)

• Standard Allison 6-speed auto­matic transmission vs. Ford
5-speed automatic. Additional
overdrive gear ratio contributes
to higher fuel economy

• Longer Allison automatic
transmission warranty (3 years/
unlimited miles vs. 3 years/
36,000 miles for Ford)

• Available diesel engine. Ford
has eliminated diesel engine
choice on E-Series for 2008

• Large, secure foot step, for
safety and ease of entry and
exit (No outside step on E-450)

• Higher rear GAWR and axle
capacity, for durability with
heavy loads (11,000 lb. and
13,500 lb. vs. 9450 lb.)

• Higher frame yield strength,
for durability with heavy loads
(80,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi)

• Higher RBM, for durability with
heavy loads (610,400 lb.-ft./in.
vs. 363,600 lb.-ft./in.)

•

Straight, flat frame rails for easy
body installation. E-Series frame
rails rise over rear axle

• Vortec 8.1L gas engine has 20
more horsepower and 30 more
lb.-ft. of torque than E-450, to
accelerate and tow heavy loads

• Larger brakes help stop heavy
loads (15-in. discs vs. 13-in.
front and 12.9-in. rear discs)

• More available cab storage,
with door-sill storage boxes,
glove box and storage under
passenger seat

• Available air seats for driver and
front passenger, plus work­center console (E-450 has no
air seat or center console
options)

C4500 Advantages over Dodge Ram 4500/Sterling Bullet

C4500 Advantages over Ford E-450 Super Duty

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2008 Competitive Comparison 2

Ford F-450 Super Duty

» Competes against C4500
» Chassis cab version of Super

Duty pickup line
» 16,000 lb. GVWR only
» 6.8L V10 gas or 6.4L

PowerStroke V8 diesel
» 2WD and 4WD
» Regular cab, extended cab and

crew cab
» 4 WB for regular cab, 1 WB for

extended cab, 2 WB for crew

cab
» 3 trim levels
» Available integrated trailer brake

controller
» Pickup box is new for 2008
» Updated grille and front end for

2008

• More available wheelbase
choices on Crew Cab, to meet
customer needs (4 vs. 2)

• Accommodate bodies to 18 ft.
in length, to meet customer
needs (only to 16 ft. on F-450)

• Higher max. GVWR (17,500 lb.
vs. 16,000 lb.) results in much
higher payload capability —
nearly 1500 lb. higher for base
diesel-equipped vehicles

• Tighter turning diameter (curb­to-curb) for comparable cab-to­axle (51.3 ft. vs. 57.9 ft. for
120 in. CA )

• Heavy-duty Allison 6-speed
overdrive automatic is standard
on C4500 with both engines.
Allison transmission is well­known for durability vs. Ford
5-speed overdrive automatic on
diesel only at a cost of $1480

• Longer automatic transmission
warranty adds customer peace
of mind and potentially lower
repair costs (3 years/unlimited
miles vs. 3 years/36,000 miles)

• Available exhaust brake vs. NA
for Ford F-450

• Longer frame warranty can
contribute to lower service
costs (5 years/unlimited miles
vs. 3 years/36,000 miles

• Rugged taperleaf front suspen­sion vs. coil springs with lead­ing links, contributes to
durability

• Large, retractable mirrors add
to driver visibility (smaller, fold­away camper-style mirrors on
F-450 Super Duty)

• Large, secure foot step eases
entry and exit, adds to safety
(F-450 only has optional step
bars)

• Exterior grab handle to assist
entry and exit (not available on
F-450)

• Priority Access Service System
provides easy engine access
(limited engine access on F-450
Super Duty)

• Higher frame yield strength
(80,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi) and
higher frame RBM (610,400 lb.­ft./in. vs. 230,400 lb.-ft./in.) for
durability in heavy use

• C4500 frame is full depth for
the entire load length, providing
strength for end-of-frame
equipment and body attach­ment. Ford frame uses weaker
reduced depth behind axle

• Available air seats for driver and
front passenger add comfort for
all-day work, plus work-center
console provides needed stor­age room for vocational use
(F-450 has no air seat options)

•

Separate battery box makes
body builder installation easy
(F-450 has under-hood battery
location)

• Better visibility contributes to
safety and ease of use
(Sightline to ground is 13 ft.,
which is 13 ft. better than
F-450)

• Oil life monitor reminds drivers
of service needs, contributing
to a long life (not available on
Ford)

• More available cab storage,
with door-sill storage boxes and
storage under passenger seat

C4500 Advantages over Ford F-450

Hino 165

» The 165 is the second lightest

GVWR of Hino lineup of
conventional cab trucks

» The conventional cab was

developed from Hino’s previous

Low Cab Forward design
» 16,000 lb. GVWR only
» 4-cylinder diesel only
» 4 wheelbase choices
» No crew cab available
» No gas engine available
» Limited options
» No vocational packages
» No 4WD
» Hino setting up urban-based

distribution network
» Standard 34-inch frame width

•

Higher maximum GVWR (17,500
lb. vs. 16,000 lb. for

Hino) adds

utility and value

• Higher front GAWR (7000 lb.
vs. 6000 lb.

for

Hino) helps
handle difficult loading
situations

• Wide track I-Beam front axle
(80.6 in. AW vs. 73.6 in.)
assists cornering control and
helps handle high center-of­gravity loads

• Large cowl-mounted folding
mirrors with integrated wide­angle mirror and numerous
options for power, heat and
signals (Hino has traditional
West Coast mirrors with add-on
spot mirrors)

• Available driver and front
passenger air bags (not
available on Hino)

• Available 4WD (not available on
Hino)

• Extensive Chevrolet and GMC
dealership body vs. limited
urban retailers for Hino

• More powerful engines (125 or
155 hp more with diesel, 150
hp more for gasoline engine vs.
Hino’s single diesel engine)

• Higher torque (520 lb.-ft. or
available 620 lb.-ft. vs. 347 lb.­ft. for diesel) contributes to per­formance and towing capability

• Heavy duty Allison 6-speed
overdrive automatic on C4500
vs. Aisin 4-speed automatic on
Hino provides smaller steps
between gears for better per­formance, and two overdrive
top gears for fuel economy

• Available air seats for driver and
front passenger add all-day
comfort, plus work-center con­sole provides vocational utility
(Hino has no air-seat options)

• Standard synthetic transmis­sion fluid and rear axle fluid
contributes to lower lifecycle
costs

• Available Crew Cab, Cutaway
Cab and Motor Home Cutaway
Cabs (not available on Hino)

• Large optional 60-gal. in-rail
fuel tank available, for fewer fill­ups and longer driving range
(35 gal. on Hino, with no
options)

• Larger, 15-in. 4-wheel disc
brakes are standard (12.75-in.
disc brakes used on Hino)

• Available gas engine offers low
cost, easy fuel availability and
simple service (not available on
Hino)

• Vocational option packages,
including Ambulance, Wrecker,
Fire and Rescue and Snow
Plow Prep available (not avail­able on Hino)

• Fixed grille available for snow
plow or other front-mounted
accessories (not available with
Hino)

• Choice of axle ratios allows
customer to match product to
needs for towing or geared
road speed (not available on
Hino)

C4500 Advantages over Hino 165

Specifications GM Dodge Ram 4500/ Ford Ford Hino

C4500 Sterling Bullet E-450 F-450 165

GVWR, lb. 16,500 14,500 14,500 16,000 16,000
Diesel engine type OHV V8 turbo OHV I-6 turbo OHV V8 turbo OHV V8 turbo OHC I-4 turbo
Displacement, diesel 6.6L 6.7L 6.0L 6.4L 4.7L
HP, diesel 300/330 @ 3000 305 @ 2900 rpm

235 @ 3150

325 @ 3000 175 @ 2700 rpm

Torque, diesel 520/620 @ 1600 610 @ 1600 rpm

440 @ 1600

600 @ 2000 347 @ 1600 rpm
Gas engine type OHV V8 NA SOHC V8/V10 SOHC V10 NA
Displacement, gas 8.1L NA 5.4L/6.8L 6.8L NA
HP, gas

325 @ 4000

NA 255/305 @ 4500/4250 362 @ 4750 NA

Torque, gas

450 @ 2800

NA 350/420 @ 2500/3250 457 @ 3250 NA
Clutch, in. NA 12.5 NA 11.9 12
Transmission 6ODA Allison 6M/6ODA Aisin 5ODA Ford 6ODM/5ODA Ford 5M/4A Aisin
Alternator, amps 150 136 115 115 100
Battery, CCA

(gas)

2x750

(1x600)

2x750 2x750

(1x750)

2x750

(1x750)

2x600
Steering variable ratio power RCB power 19.6:1 power 17.0:1 power TRW power
Front axle, lb. 7000 7000 5000 Twin-I-Beam 7000 6000
Front springs, lb. 7000 taperleaf coil 4600 coil 5250 coil 6000 taperleaf
Rear axle, lb. 11,000 12,000 9450 12,000 11,000
Rear springs, lb. 11,000 multileaf 12,000 multileaf 9450 multileaf 11,000 multileaf 12,000 multileaf
Wheels 19.5x6 in. 8-bolt 19.5x6 in. 10-bolt 16x6 in. 6-bolt 19.5x6 in. 10-bolt 19.5x6 in. 8-bolt
Tires 225/70R-19.5F 225/70R-19.5 215/85R-16E 225/70R-19.5F 225/70R-19.5F
Brakes, front, in. 15.0 disc 15.35 disc 13.0 disc 14.5 disc 12.75 disc
Brakes, rear, in. 15.0 disc 15.35 disc 12.9 disc 15.3 disc 12.75 disc
Frame, psi 80,000 50,000 36,000 36,000 80,000
Frame width, in. 33.5 34.0 42.0 34.2 34.0
Frame sec. mod. 7.63

in.

5.15

in. (rear)

6.40

in.

10.1

in.

8.18

in.
Frame RBM 610,400 257,500 (rear) 230,400 363,600 655,100
Fuel tank, gal. 40 combo 52 side mount 55 mid, in frame 40 rear, in frame 35 side mount
Seating Driver & 2 pass. Driver & 2 pass. 2 buckets 3-pass. bench Driver & 2 pass.
Mirrors, in. 7x12 + 7x6 7x10 combo 7x8.5 combo 7x8 + 6.3 x 3.7 7x16
Base warranty 2 yr./unl. mi. 3 yr./36,000 mi. 3 yr./36,000 mi. 3 yr./36,000 mi. 2 yr./unl. mi
Engine warranty 5 yr./100,000 mi. 5 yr./100,000 mi.

(3 yr./36,000 mi.)

5 yr./100,000 mi. 3 yr./unl. mi.

(gas) (2 yr./unl. mi.) (3 yr./36,000 mi.)

WB/CA 128/60 144.5/60.2 158/100 141/60 147/83.6
(Reg. cab only) 152/84 168.5/84.2 176/118 165/84 169/105.6

176/108 192.5/108.2 189/108 183/119.6
188/120 204.5/120.2 201/120 201/137.6

WB/ 128/38.6 144.5/40.1 158/54.1 141/42.3 147/40.6
Turning diameter 152/44.7 168.5/45.7 176/59.9 165/48.6 169/46.0
(curb-to-curb) 176/48.6 192.5/51.4 189/54.8 183/49.4

188/51.3 204.5/54.2 201/57.9 201/53.8

WB/CE/OL 128/100.5/205.5 144.5/112.4/235.3 158/168/257 141/107.5/226 147/146.6/244.6

152/146.6/250.6 168.5/136.4/259.3 176/168/256 165/131.5/250 169/168.6/266.6
176/177.7/282.7 192.5/160.4/283.3 189/155.5/274 183/194.6/292.6
188/204.0/309.1 204.5/172.4/295.3 201/167.5/286 201/212.6/310.6

WB/Body lengths 128/8 144.5/8, 10 158/12, 14 141/8, 9 147/8, 10, 12

152/8, 10, 12 168.5/10, 12 176/14, 16 165/10, 11, 12 169/10, 12, 14
176/10, 12, 14, 16 192.5/12, 14 189/11, 12, 14 183/12, 14,16

188/12, 14, 16, 18 204.5/14, 16 201/14, 16 201/14, 16, 18
AH 8.1 7.2 8.5 7.8 7.1
AW 80.6 76.0 69.4 75.0 72.8
BA 37.0 38.7 30.0 37.4 34.6
BBC 105.0 122.9 88.0 118.2 98.0
CW 73.0 73.6 74.0 74.0 71.1

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2008 Competitive Comparison 4

Standard Equipment

GM Dodge Ram 4500/ Ford Ford Hino
C4500 Sterling Bullet E-450 F-450 165

Battery box NA NA
DEX-COOL NA NA NA NA
Engine hour meter NA NA NA
Door sill storage NA NA NA NA
Road speed governor NA NA NA NA
Alternate fuel capable NA Opt. NA NA
Synthetic trans. fluid NA NA NA NA
DRL Opt. Opt. Opt.
Integrated conv. mirror NA
Exterior assist handle NA NA NA
Oil life monitor NA NA NA NA

Optional Equipment

Snow plow prep NA
Wrecker package NA NA
Limited slip differential NA
Elect. traction control NA NA NA
60-gal. fuel tank NA NA NA NA
Driver air bag Std. Std. Std. NA
Passenger air bag Std. Opt. delete Std. Std. NA
Pwr. heated mirrors NA XLT NA
Air suspension seat NA NA NA NA
Remote keyless entry NA
Auto eng. shutdown NA NA NA NA
Dual alternators NA NA NA NA
Hystec cab mount NA NA NA NA
Air filter gauge NA Diesel Std.

Cutaway GM GM Ford
Dimensions C4500/C5500 C5500 E-450

WB 166 184 195.5 220* 221.5 233* 246* 259* 158 176
CA 100.0 118.0 130.0 155 156 168 181 194 100 118
CE 170.7 201.9 213.9 261 240 274 287 300 168.5 168.5
OL 273.2 304.3 316.3 363.6 340 376.3 389.3 402.3 256.5 256.5
Turning dia. 46.1 50.3 55.9 56.7 NL 59.7 62.6 65.6 54.1 59.9
Rec. body lengths 14 14—18 14—20 16—24 18—22 18—26 18—26 20—26 11—14 14—16

*ANC Shuttle Bus or B3D School Bus only

Crew Cab GM GM Dodge Ram 4500/5500/ Ford
Dimensions C4500/C5500 C5500 Sterling Bullet F-450/F-550

WB 169 194 217 229 235 164.5 188.5 176.2 200.2
CA 60 84 108 120 126 60 84 60 84
CE 121.6 146.6 191.9 203.9 210 112.4 136.4 107.5 127.5
OL 267.7 292.7 337.9 350 356 255.3 279.3 261.1 285.1
Turning dia. 44.6 53 58.6 61.5 62.9 44.8 50.4 51.5 57.8
Rec. body lengths 8—10 10—12 12—16 14—16 14—18 8—10 10—12 8 8—10

Motorhome GM GM Ford
Dimensions C4500/C5500 C5500 E-450

WB 166 184 195.5 213.5 221.5 158 176
CA 100.0 118.0 130.0 148.0 156 100 118
CE 170.7 201.9 213.9 264.1 284 168.5 168.5
OL 273.2 304.3 316.3 366.5 384 256.5 256.5
Turning dia. 46.1 50.3 55.9 57.7 NL 54.1 59.9
Rec. body lengths 12—14 12—18 14—20 16—22 18—22 11—14 14—16