THE HS-5K IS A TRACTOR CAPABLE OF TOWING 55,000 POUNDS (5,000 LBF –DBP) OF CARGO AT A GOVERNED SPEED OF 25 MPH (40 KPH) . THE CHASSIS IS A SHORTENED FORD F350 DRW DRIVE, CAB AND CHASSIS. THE SUSPENSION IS MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE THE SHORTENED
WHEELBASE AT 105”. THE CHASSIS RETAINS ALL OF THE STANDARD FACTORY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE GROUPS FOUND ON HIGHWAY VEHICLES. HEAVY PLATE STEEL IS USED FOR THE REAR BALLAST AND BUMPER WITH A HEAVY PLATE STEEL FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL/ SIDE BODY PROTECTION GUARD. THE REAR DECK HAS ROOM FOR LOOSE BAGS, CARGO AND THE HITCH IS A HOLLAND MANUFACTURED E HITCH.
CHASSIS
CHASSIS: FORD F350 DRW CAB/ CHASSIS
ENGINE: GAS—8 CYLINDER 6.2L
TRANSMISSION: AUTOMATIC 6 FORWARD—I REVERSE
BRAKES: FORD OEM - HYDROBOOST MECHANICAL DISC
PARKING BRAKE: FOOT ACTIVATED—MECHANICAL TO REAR DISC
WHEEL BASE: MODIFIED TO 105"
SUSPENSION: MODIFIED REAR LEAF SPRINGS
ELECTRICAL: 12 VOLT— 157A ALTERNATOR