CC Global: 2024 Ford F-Max – A Ford That Will Not Fit In The Garage

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An F-Max is certainly the last Ford model I was expecting to see there, neatly parallel parked. Ford Otosan from Turkey builds this textbook example of a heavy-duty, 4×2 Euro-tractor. Since last year, the truck maker is officially represented in the Netherlands by an importer, F-Trucks Nederland BV, and six dealerships.

Which means there are now eight brand options in the 500 DIN-hp class of on-highway tractors with a comfortable, raised roof tilt cab.

The only turbodiesel available in the F-Max is the 12.7 liter, Ford Ecotorq inline-six. Previously, FPT Industrial (Fiat Powertrain Technologies) was Ford Otosan’s engine supplier. Since early 2024, all tractors come with an in-house, 16 speed automated manual transmission instead of the ZF TraXon AMT.

So yes indeed, Ford Otosan is a truck maker all the way, for which they truly deserve the Gold Bulldog award! (oh wait…)

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The tractor’s registered GVWR is 18 tonnes, whereas its gross combination weight is rated at 44 tonnes (39,700 and 97,000 lbs, respectively). With these numbers, the F-Max fits the bill for international transport throughout Europe perfectly.

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Just recently, Ford Otosan unveiled the updated, 510 DIN-hp Gen2. Continental competitors beware, the F-Max and the whole organization behind it cannot be compared with the commercial Transcontinental fiasco of yore!

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