TOUGH TECHNOLOGY On the Road & Off

Last month, I talked about my first time driving a wheel loader with the Mecalac team. This month, I’ve driven another exciting vehicle. Ford hosted media professionals in June to drive and learn more about the new 2023 F-Series Super Duty pickup.

We didn’t just drive these flexible, powerful vehicles on the road, which was a pleasant, smooth experience. We drove them off-road, including through twist ditches and muddy tracks and up a rock hill (check out the QR code below for a video of a fellow driver on the course tackling this obstacle).

We also had the opportunity to drive a truck fully loaded through different road conditions, including up and down hills.

The 2023 Super Duty, according to presentations at the event, is more efficient and simplified. I jumped right in and drove just like my passenger car at home, so I agree with the idea of simplification.

Comfort is also a priority, including while driving offroad, which I’d never done before. Imagine my surprise to spray mud all over the truck and drive through branches and leaves to stay on the trail.

Even with this toughness, the interior includes modern amenities. Each truck features fleet management software, telematics and a 5G modem for connectivity.

In addition, the XL model includes an 8-inch display, while the Lariat and higher trim models have a 12-inch display. The interior also features four USB power ports and an available wireless charging pad and a center console slot that holds a tablet upright to make using it easier when parked.

More to come later about this truck, which can perform tasks on the jobsite and off-road.

This issue also features equipment that performs on the jobsite and to prep the jobsite. First, check out the Skid Steer Spec Guide on page 8 to see the latest technology in this category. For more on skid steers, see the latest trends on page 18.

Some other industry trends include diverse jobsite lighting options (see page 32) and site dumpers (page 16). Also, don’t miss the article about how ChatGPT can help you on page 38.

As always, let us know what you’d like us to cover and discuss in upcoming issues by emailing me at lditoro@acbusinessmedia.com. We always love hearing from you!

Watch the video: https://eqtoday.co/rockclimb.

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