Engines & Drivetrains: 2013 Pickup Trucks

Written by Seth Skydel on October 26, 2012. Posted in New Fleet Products & Services.

Ford Motor Co.
The 2013 Ford F-150 is available with several engine choices, each mated to an electronic six-speed automatic transmission with tow/haul mode. Included are:
• 3.7-liter four-valve Ti-VCT V-6, 302 HP at 6,500 rpm, 278 lbs./ft. of torque at 4,000 rpm.
• 5.0-liter four-valve dual-overhead-camshaft Ti-VCT V-8, 360 HP at 5,500 rpm.
• 6.2-liter two-valve single-overhead-camshaft V-8, 411 HP at 5,500 rpm, 434 lbs./ft. of torque at 4,500 rpm.
• 3.5-liter Ti-VCT EcoBoost engine, 365 HP at 5,000 rpm, 420 lbs./ft. of torque at 2,500 rpm.

Ford has also introduced a Special Service Vehicle (SSV) Package for fleet customers. The no-charge option for various powertrains and cab configurations includes a high-capacity 220-amp alternator to support fleet electrical needs. The SSV Package is available for both SuperCab and SuperCrew configurations, 4×2 and 4×4 models, and with a choice of 5.0-liter V-8 or 3.5-liter EcoBoost engines.

The SSV seating package is 40/20/40, with the center 20 percent omitted completely to maximize space for in-cab aftermarket equipment. Ford places no restrictions on F-150 optional content so fleets have maximum flexibility in ordering exact vehicle specifications. Visit www.fleet.ford.com.

GMC
The GMC Sierra 1500 for 2013 includes job-ready Work Truck models in SL (crew cab and extended cab), XFE, SLE and SLT, in 4×2 and 4×4 configurations (XFE is 4×2 only). The range of body styles and configurations includes three cargo box lengths.

A range of V-8 engines is offered in the Sierra 1500, all backed by six-speed automatic transmissions. Included are:
• 4.3-liter V-6, 195 HP, 260 lbs./ft. of torque.
• 4.8-liter V-8 E85-capable, 302 HP, 305 lbs./ft. of torque.
• 5.3-liter flex-fuel V-8 E85-capable, 315 HP, 335 lbs./ft. of torque.
• 6.2-liter V-8 E85 flex-fuel capable, 403 HP, 417 lbs./ft. of torque (available in crew cab and extended cab models).

GMC Sierra 2500HD and 3500HD trucks include 10 Sierra 2500HD and eight 3500HD models, featuring regular cab, extended cab and crew cab body styles in 4×2 and 4×4, as well as single and dual rear wheel configurations. All are available with either a standard gas V-8 or the Duramax 6.6-liter turbo-diesel rated 397 HP with B20 biodiesel capability and equipped with an Allison 1000 six-speed automatic transmission. Visit www.gmfleet.com.

Chevrolet
2013 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 pickups, including WT, LS, LT, XFE and LTZ models, as well as the Silverado 1500 Hybrid, are available in regular, extended and crew cab styles with three cargo box lengths. Silverado engines include:
• 4.3-liter V-6, 195 HP, 260 lbs./ft. of torque.
• 4.8-liter V-8 E85-capable, 302 HP, 305 lbs./ft. of torque.
• 5.3-liter flex-fuel V-8 E85-capable, 315 HP, 335 lbs./ft. of torque.
• 6.2-liter V-8 E85 flex-fuel capable, 403 HP, 417 lbs./ft. of torque (available in crew cab and extended cab models).

Chevrolet also offers 10 2500HD and eight single and dual rear wheel 3500HD models in regular cab, extended cab and crew cab body styles. The HD trucks are offered in WT, LT and LTZ models, in 4×2 and 4×4. The 397-HP Duramax turbo-diesel is available on 3500HD chassis cabs. Visit www.gmfleet.com.

Ram Truck
The 2013 Ram 1500 features a new 3.6-liter Pentastar V-6 engine, which is rated at 42 percent more horsepower and 13 percent more torque compared to the manufacturer’s previous 3.7-liter V-6.

Also available is a 5.7-liter Hemi V-8 that provides 395 HP and 407 pounds per feet of torque. The Ram 1500 has an exclusive eight-speed automatic transmission – TorqueFlite 8 – as standard equipment with the 3.6-liter engine. The new eight-speed is also available with the 5.7-liter Hemi V-8.

Additionally, Ram Truck offers 3500, 4500 and 5500 chassis cab trucks. Visit www.chryslercommercialvehicles.com.

Allison Automatics
The Allison Rugged Duty Series fully automatic transmission line is rated for engines from 165 to 600 HP and 420 to 1,850 pounds per feet of torque.

Features of the Rugged Duty Series include load-based shift scheduling that automatically selects between economy and performance shift schedules based on the vehicle’s actual payload and the grade on which it is operating. Allison prognostics are in place on the gearboxes to monitor oil life, filter life and transmission health. Shift energy management/low range torque protection provides better engine/transmission integration that leads to faster, smoother, more consistent shift quality, increased powertrain durability and improved performance.

The Allison Rugged Duty Series is equipped with a standard continuous operation power takeoff provision. The 1000/2000 models offer turbine drive openings in the 3 and 9 o’clock positions. The 3000/4000 models offer engine-driven PTOs. The 3000 openings are side/side in the 4 and 8 o’clock positions and top/side in the 1 and 8 o’clock positions. The 4000 model openings are in the 1 and 8 o’clock positions.

Allison’s new 2nd Reverse offers a second “deep reverse” in addition to the standard reverse for a variety of applications using 4700 RDS models. Visit www.allisontransmission.com.