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Ford Truck launches new AMT-equipped Cargo range


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Ford Trucks Press Release  /  March 4, 2016

Eighty commercial truck journalists took part in the launch event of the new AMT-equipped medium- and heavy-duty Cargo range in Brazil.

With these new models, Ford Trucks expands its Cargo portfolio to 34 models, one of the largest in the country.

Developed by Ford engineering in Brazil in a partnership with Eaton, these new automated manual transmissions (AMT) allows automatic or manual gear shifts.

Designated “Torqshift”, both 10 or 16 speed models are available.

The Cargo 1723 are powered by a Cummins ISB 6.7 rated at 230 horsepower.

The Cargo 1729 and 2429 are ISB-powered at 290 horsepower.

The Cargo 1933 features the 8.9-liter Cummins ISL delivering 334 horsepower.

The new AMT Cargos will compete with MAN and Mercedes-Benz trucks.

 

The new line consists of six models, with capacities ranging from 16 to 45 tons:

Cargo 1723 Torqshift 4x2 rigid

Cargo 1723 Kolector Torqshift 4x2 refuse chassis

Cargo 1729R Torqshift 4x2 rigid

Cargo 2429 Torqshift 6x2 rigid

Cargo 1729T Torqshift 4x2 tractor

Cargo 1933T Torqshift 4x2 tractor

 

Ford Brazil Cargo “TorqShift” (Eaton) AMT availability

Cargo 1723, 1729R, 1729T and 2429
Eaton model EA-11109LA
10-speed AMT
Ratios - 17.04, 11.87, 9.19, 6.85, 4.91, 3.53, 2.60, 1.94, 1.39, 1.00
Reverse - 16.13
Oil capacity - 10L

Cargo 1723 Kolector

Eaton model EA-11109LB
10-speed AMT
Ratios - 15.28, 11.87, 9.19, 6.85, 4.91, 3.53, 2.60, 1.94, 1.39, 1.00
Reverse - 13.84 / 3.92
Oil capacity - 10L

Cargo 1933T
Eaton model F-11E316D
16-speed AMT
Ratios - 17.64, 14.91, 11.81, 9.99, 7.93, 6.71, 5.30, 4.48, 3.75, 3.17, 2.64, 2.23, 1.77, 1.50, 1.18, 1.00
Reverse ratios 17.64 / 14.91
Oil capacity - 13L

Related reading:

https://www.fordcargotorqshift.com.br/galeria

http://www.fordcaminhoes.com.br/cargo-torqshift

 

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