Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis

csv8 · 20-04-2006, 05:04 PM

Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis special edition options include
One-tonne suspension with 16” one-tonne rated alloy wheels* - not shown (no cost option) A workhorse has never looked so good or performed so well. It goes on sale in May 2006, but be warned, if you want to experience its awesome pulling power you'll have to be unbelievably quick. With only 450 being produced, the new Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis special edition is sure to go fast.

In addition to the sporty XR6 ride height, the new Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis special edition comes with standard XR features such as sports bucket seats, alloy pedal covers, leather wrapped steering wheel and 17” alloy wheels*. And those who need extra load capacity will be pleased to know the new Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis special edition is also available with optional one tonne suspension, complete with 16” one tonne rated alloy wheels*, at no extra cost.

If you want to be one of the few to experience the awesome pulling power of the Falcon XR6 Cab Chassis special edition, contact your nearest Ford Dealer or enter your details to join our mailing list and we'll keep you informed.
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Redrum · 20-04-2006, 05:29 PM

Still cannot work out why they didn't do same with XR8. I think XR8 cab chassis would sell better.

Poetic Justice · 20-04-2006, 05:39 PM

Awesome looking workhorse, would definately take one of these over something like a hilux workmate.

AUIII XR8 MAN · 20-04-2006, 05:58 PM

That looks hot. I want one.

**Falcon Coupe** · 20-04-2006, 06:06 PM

It looks great, but XR ride height is not practicle on many building sites, it would be more of a weekend toy.

XplosiveR6 · 20-04-2006, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Falcon Coupe

It looks great, but XR ride height is not practicle on many building sites, it would be more of a weekend toy.

its states that the 1tonne suspension is a no cost option, so it can be for work sites

Thunder · 20-04-2006, 07:54 PM

An FPV duel-cab ute would be better.

Brute6 · 20-04-2006, 08:10 PM

Thunder, that is a F--king awesome looking unit!!!!! Tough is an understatement. It makes the crewman look like play dough.....

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**Falcon Coupe** · 20-04-2006, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EF_Dave

its states that the 1tonne suspension is a no cost option, so it can be for work sites

You missunderstood me, i am talking ground clearance, most tradies i work with that own XR utes get bogged and/or under body damage driving onto messy building sites.
Thats the main reason i bought a 4wd ute.

xdclevo · 20-04-2006, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Brute6

It makes the crewman look like play dough.....

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It makes the crewman look short!!

starkersEB · 20-04-2006, 10:35 PM

I saw one of them today in the blue colour pictured she looked sweet

coyote · 20-04-2006, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

An FPV duel-cab ute would be better.

Now that would be an awsome work car
Stuff the clearance that loooong chassis would be magic a real carry area and seating for the kids

Group C · 21-04-2006, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Thunder

An FPV duel-cab ute would be better.

Ohh MAN!!
I'd have an FPV 4 door TOMORROW, or any 4 door Falcon ute for that matter!!
I wanted to buy a 4 door ute when I bought my XR8 ute for work, simply because 3 people into a 2 seat car doesn't go.
I was looking at a Hilux 4 door, but the XR8 still won out, due to more load space for work.
I will NEVER buy a Crewman. Small (smaller than a Falcon or Commodore) load area, and a sh1thouse back seat.

COME ON FORD BUILD US A 4 DOOR FALCON UTE!!!!!!!!!

BTW, NICE photochop Thunder. You've made me drool...!!

MO · 21-04-2006, 08:10 PM

Damn if that four door ute was on the showroom I'd have to have it.

Now thats a ute!

Nappa · 22-04-2006, 09:13 AM

an XR C/Cab just arived at our dealership, it looks pretty good, we havnt put a tray on yet, but i reckon the steal tray is the only way to go, it would look crap with a aluminum dropside tray.

HLC · 22-04-2006, 10:13 AM

give me a V8 and i'd think about it.

YOOT · 22-04-2006, 10:59 AM

You all realise that you can by any XR ute and take the tray off and replace it with what ever you want? Which means XR6 Turbo Cab Chassis and XR8 Cab Chassis already exist.

There are hundreds getting around Brisbane, I see them all the time. And they look great with polished trays!

There is one silver XR6T with huge intercooler and exhaust with a flat bed back with timber tray, 19s and looks fantastic. Much better than one of those 450 limited edition ones.

Transit Truck · 22-04-2006, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by YOOT

You all realise that you can by any XR ute and take the tray off and replace it with what ever you want? Which means XR6 Turbo Cab Chassis and XR8 Cab Chassis already exist.

For tradesmen like myself that need a one tonne option to actually carry materials, this is what the XR6 cab chassis is about. All cab chassis have a transmission cooler as standard. Normal XR's don't.

Why bother paying for a normal XR ute, taking the tub off and paying more for a tray? Wasted money if you ask me...

Twinpiston · 22-04-2006, 11:22 AM

Also the tray pictured is not included in the price, it is an option!!

Nappa · 22-04-2006, 02:37 PM

a tray like the one pictured wouldnt be cheap either, probably pushing 3-4K
The handy part of the new XR c/cab is that they can have 1 tonne suspension, however that does give you the one tonne alloys as the XR 17's arnt rated for heavy payloads.

YOOT · 22-04-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by akiklovich

For tradesmen like myself that need a one tonne option to actually carry materials, this is what the XR6 cab chassis is about. All cab chassis have a transmission cooler as standard. Normal XR's don't.

Why bother paying for a normal XR ute, taking the tub off and paying more for a tray? Wasted money if you ask me...

Thats what you have to do with most dual cab utes, so its nothing new. And you can sell the styleside easy enough.

YOOT · 22-04-2006, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Nappa

a tray like the one pictured wouldnt be cheap either, probably pushing 3-4K
The handy part of the new XR c/cab is that they can have 1 tonne suspension, however that does give you the one tonne alloys as the XR 17's arnt rated for heavy payloads.

That would be the tyres more than the rim.

kenz · 24-04-2006, 07:05 PM

pic from the latest aust ute mag which will be out soon

coyote · 24-04-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by YOOT

That would be the tyres more than the rim.

No He is quite correct the alloys require rating and most of the alloys are not rated for the payload.

There is substancialy more alloy in the higher rated wheels. Even the steel wheels were different for the 1 tonne vehicles originally.

The biggest issue though is that of insurance if you put underrated tyres / wheels on and there is a failure you will be held liable and have no cover.

The 16" cargo's are alright though provided there is some weight on them, the sidewalls are very stiff and tend to bounce even with low tyre pressures when loaded lightly. (not a problem with my ute constant 1700 kg on rear axle)