1. School Bus
Ford trucks have been all-American, tough work vehicles for decades, but did you know they were used to transport little children to schools? Ford makes various sizes of trucks for various tasks; Ford makes Class-6 trucks, which are used as school buses all around the country.
2. Furniture Truck
Ford trucks have been disguised as furniture trucks all around us, but we seldom notice them. Furniture trucks are Class-7 trucks, which are rated to carry weight capacities ranging from 26,000 to 33,000 pounds and usually have a box for a truck, which protects furniture. Next time you purchase some furniture, pay special attention to the emblem of the truck delivering them.
3. Garbage Truck
Without garbage trucks, we would be swimming in trash. We all owe some Ford trucks a thank you, as Ford designs Class-7 trucks to be used as garbage trucks. The garbage trucks can haul anywhere from 26,000 lbs to 33,000 lbs, and they are equipped with special machinery to help them collect garbage quickly and efficiently.
4. Transit Bus
Ford is also involved with transit buses all around America, from church buses to city transit buses. Usually, transit buses are Class-7 buses, which are rated to carry 26,000 lbs to 33,000 lbs. This is slightly more than school buses, since grown adults tend to eat more than children do.
5. Sleeper Truck
The sleeper trucks are designed for the heaviest of duties. They are called "sleeper" because they are usually equipped with a small area behind the driver, which is equipped with a bed, a television, and whatever else may be needed on the road. These trucks are Class-8 trucks, which are rated to haul incredible amounts of weight across thousands of miles. Next time you see a Ford sleeper truck with a trailer, make him honk for you.
6. Dump Truck
A dump truck is designed to haul the heaviest of materials. It is called a dump truck due to its rear mechanism, which allows the whole back to lift up, thus dumping whatever is in the back of the truck. Like the sleeper trucks, the dump trucks are Class 8, which are the most durable work trucks on the market.
7. Cement Truck
The cement trucks are designed to mix the cement in the back while the truck is on-the-go. These trucks are also the biggest on the market, Class 8, and can only be used to mix cement due to their specific design and technology. If you see a Ford cement truck on the road, just don't drive behind it in case.
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