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[–] tired_n_bored 66 points 3 months ago (5 children)

I just googled "Ford 750". No way this shit exists for real, seems like a Hot Wheels

[–] [email protected] 83 points 3 months ago

The idea is that it's the base for things like a dump truck, a gravel hauler, small firetruck, or other large commercial vehicle.

If anyone is driving one around as a form of transportation, they are probably avoiding therapy.

[–] [email protected] 42 points 3 months ago (1 children)

I've used them for work. Some models can pull more than small tractor trailer rigs. Using them as a pickup truck is insane.

[–] SirDerpy 27 points 3 months ago

Yep: 650 dump trucks, 750 utility bed cranes.

[–] [email protected] 23 points 3 months ago (2 children)

It's a commercial vehicle. Very few, if any, people drive them as normal commuter vehicles.

[–] tired_n_bored 7 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

Okay because despite being a commercial vehicle I would have believed someone telling me that it's mostly used to commute in a residential area lol. Often people drive pickups because they feel they need a truck even tho they never use the bed

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 5 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Neither of those are stock. Not even close.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 3 months ago

Nooooo. They’re on the internet so they’re real.

Serious answer here. So the black truck comes as a truck builder option. You buy the cab, engine and suspension (frame obviously too) and customize from there. The truck is designed to provide PTO and electrical interface for development. They’re a pain to work on. The one of a kind I worked on were. https://www.ford.com/commercial-trucks/f650-f750/models/f750-sd-diesel-straight-frame/

[–] [email protected] 12 points 3 months ago (4 children)

Jesus yeah did the same, hahhahah that is the most ridiculous emotional support vehicle I have ever seen!!!!

[–] Duamerthrax 15 points 3 months ago

It was a work truck from a commercial trucking company. Likely a dump truck or flatbed. Insurance will pay for the damages and the driver shit canned.

[–] Blaster_M 4 points 3 months ago

Emotional support vehicle

That's a good one lol

[–] [email protected] 3 points 3 months ago

Gender affirming vehicle?

[–] [email protected] 2 points 3 months ago

Gotta need the big cabin to hold in the driver's lonely emotions

[–] SuperIce 5 points 3 months ago

This was work truck hauling crushed gravel. So it was basically acting like a small dump truck.