To show off the strength of the 2017 Super Duty, Ford dangles eight F-150 trucks and a 13,000-pound F-750 TONKA dump truck from the frame.

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I don't get it. The rigging is connected in the same location on the frame from the top to the bottom. How is this supposed to demonstrate the strength of the frame?

 

I agree completely! It's no different than hooking a shackle between the two cables in place of the frame. Nothing more than a 4 point spreader. Ridiculous

 

wow what a stupid video! Doesn't prove a thing.

 

Ok, now reduce the weight of the trucks by 25% and take off the rigging at one corner of the frame.

 

I agree, but this is more than likely for those people who buy vehicles based on how many awards the company won (chevy) and dont know any better!

 

That's a strong crane!

 

If you watch the video you can see how they rigged the frame to carry the load below. The frame is actually carrying the weight. Yes, it isn't cantilevered or anything like that, but the load does pass across the frame for a short span.


It is a stunt, but I would have loved to see them continue to add weight until failure.

 

This should be a video for the manufacturer of that crane.

 

Lol, ya, I'm a rigger too. It's just a nice 4 point lift. The most impressive thing is the cumulative load on the first (highest) truck. There's a lot of squeeze on those lines.

 

Forget the new Super Duty, I want that crane!


Seriously, Ford shouldn't pull stunts like this, it's obvious to an expert it's not proving much. I am sure the new frame is an improvement, show a 'real world' test.

 

How about combating the frame twist videos with a similar video?

 

Wait a minute! The 2017 Super Duty frame is 24X stiffer than the current model, but the Silverado HD was 30X stiffer? We are still 6X behind!!! Maybe that's why Ford resorted to the crane gag, LOL.


I am sure the new frame is fine.

 

This "display" is nothing more than treating Ford owners, or prospective owners as fools. You could probably do the same test with a Toyota Celica... And prove exactly the same thing - NOTHING!

Get real Ford...

I'll agree that Chevy trucks ride and handle better, but I don't buy a truck because I like the way it rides. I want durability, dependability, and capability.

Frame "test" is totally lame. Who comes up with this stuff anyway?

 

What a stupid ad. Hope the truck doesn't suck as much as Ford's advertising.

-Mike