Ford 79
Built: 1937 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
Ford Super Duty — where the heavy range begins
Super Duty is not a trim line but a range of its own: Ford introduced it in 1998 for the 1999 model year, covering commercial trucks above 8,500 lb gross vehicle weight — around 3,900 kilograms. Everything below stays with the F-150 and its relatives.
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The number gives the class, not the size of the engine. The F-250 marks the entry to the range and is also its volume leader: for buyers needing more than a half-ton but not the dual rear wheels or higher ratings of an F-350 or F-450. Upwards the range runs to the F-750.
Manufacturing separates the classes too. The F-250 through F-550 are assembled at the Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville; the heavy F-650 and F-750 at the Blue Diamond plant in Mexico. Comparing two vehicles, do not assume an F-750 is simply a larger F-250 — these are different vehicle concepts under one name.
The engine that defines the range is the 6.7-litre Power Stroke diesel. In standard form it produces 475 hp and 1,050 lb-ft of torque; the High-Output version 500 hp and 1,200 lb-ft. For payload context: an F-150 tops out near 2,440 lb, an F-250 carries more than 4,200 lb.
Sources: Wikipedia: Ford Super Duty, Frederick Motor Co, DrivingLine
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,920 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 4,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,340 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,255 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 5,670 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Ford 79 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,255 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford 79?
5,670 kg.
What engine does the Ford 79 have?
8 cylinders, 3,920 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford 79?
4,900 mm × 2,000 mm.
When was the Ford 79 built?
Production years: 1937.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
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0711-CARGO/3730
0811
0811-DC2BAE/3730
0811-DG2BAC
0813-DC2CAL
0815-DDUDAG/4250
0912-DD1CAG/4250
1113-DFECAG-LAV
1115-CARGO /4250
115 T 350
135 T350
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Truck in 3D section
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