This & That from Here & There

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Are these actually classified as Guardians? Sutphen said at FDIC this year they're all classified as Monarchs now.


Trav!

We only manufacture ONE cab...the Monarch. The Monarch, Shield, Guardian was an attempt during the recession to match other manufacturers that construct different cabs. I think it was a mistake, but that's my opinion.

 

All Sutphen cabs are constructed identical, no matter what chassis it is going on. The only difference in cab construction is engine tunnel size, length (56,62,73, or 90), raised or flat cab, front cab cutouts, manual or power window door panels. Unlike many other manufacturers, we truly only manufacture one cab and not several different ones of various quality. 

 

Now we classify as Program 1 (formerly Guardian), Program 2 (Formerly Shield), and Full custom. What you order determines what it will be. For instance, if you want an ISX 12 or 15, that automatically makes it a full custom. If you get an ISL 9, 56 or 62 cab and one of several "standard" bodies...it could be a P1 or P2. 

 

The best analogy is that you can go to Ford and buy an F-350 in XL, XLT, or Lariat trim. It's similar to that.