Ford F-450:

• F-450 competes against NPR
  
• 4 wheelbase choices on F-450 regular cab with 120 inch maximum CA
  
• 16,500 lb. GVWR on F-450; 15,000 lb. GVWR option
  
• 6.8L V-10 gas standard
  
• 6.4L diesel engine available
  
• Available with regular cab, extended cab or crew cab
  
• New Ford Work Solutions connectivity features
  
• 4WD available
  
• No tilt cab -- difficult engine accessibility

NPR Advantages:

• Overall length of comparable CA trucks is 50 inches shorter, requiring less parking space for fleets
  
• Maximum effective CA of 147 in vs. 120 in. CA for F-Series. N-Series can accommodate bodies to 20 ft. in length vs a maximum 16 ft. on F-Series
  
• Built from the ground up as a commercial vehicle for a long life (F-450 is derived from a pickup)
  
• Reverse Elliot I-Beam front axle and taperleaf springs on NPR-HD are rugged and low maintenance with excellent service history. Ford uses coil springs on a tubular beam, with leading links and a lateral link for axle location.
  
• Conventional cab Ford weights much more than shorter cabover Isuzu. Comparable CA diesel models show Isuzu is 1865 lb. lighter than Ford. Gas engine Isuzu is 1546 lb. lighter. Extra truck weight costs operators extra fuel for every mile traveled
  
• Tilt cab allows easy engine access (limited engine access on F-450 Super Duty with very high reach-over to engine area)
  
• Tighter turning diameter (curb-to-curb) for comparable cab-to-axle ratio (33.5 ft./109.0 in. WB vs. 48.6 ft./165.0 in. WB ) dramatically improves maneuverability
  
• Wider door opening for easy entry and exit (85 degree vs. 60 degree)
  
• Durable tricot breathable woven seat material is comfortable and long lasting (solid vinyl standard on F-450 Super Duty)
  
• Standard tilt and telescopic steering column contributes to driver comfort (optional tilt steering wheel on F-450)
  
• Grab handle to assist entry and exit contributes to safety on the job (not available on F-Series)
  6-speed automatic (with diesel) vs. 5-speed helps improve performance and efficiency
  
• Standard fold-down center seat includes convenient work area on NPR; base seat on F-450 is non-folding bench
  
• Higher frame yield strength contributes to durability (44,000 psi vs. 36,000 psi)
  
• Standard diesel exhaust brake contributes to brake life and braking performance. Not available on F-450
  
• Greater visibility with larger windshield, larger side windows, larger side mirrors and lower dash to improve vision. Front sight line of 8.6 ft. for NPR vs. 23.8 ft. for F-450
  
• Wide, self-cleaning step on NPR vs. optional cab steps on F-450
  
• Standard daytime running lamps vs. optional
  
• Battery box on frame rails of NPR-HD helps extend battery life by removing batteries from hot under-hood area
  
• Easier serviceability with in-cab fluid checks vs. Ford's under-hood fluid-checks