Body styles and capacity of Ford Transit Van (Ford Transit Van)

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Transit's complete line of vehicles includes purpose-built vehicles designed and built to transport people as well as goods and loads of varying sizes. With a variety of short, medium or long wheelbase models available in front, rear or all-wheel drive and three different heights, you can be sure that the new Transit will perfectly suit your business needs.

Short wheelbase
Medium wheelbase
Long wheelbase
Jumlo van

Short wheelbase

Short wheel base (SWB) vans are ideal for multi-location delivery without sacrificing payload capacity. This Transit model can accommodate three European pallets placed side by side. There is a choice of models with different body heights, drive types and doors, including an optional driver's side door, making loading even easier. And you will have confidence in a full set of safety equipment.

Key features of the short wheelbase Transit

Load length 2,582 mm.
Total load capacity from 897 to 1,430 kg.
Cargo compartment volume from 5.19 cubic meters. up to 6.81 cubic meters
Choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) (low floor), rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
Choosing a car with a low roof and a medium roof.
Ability to transport standard building panels 2.5 x 1.2 meters flat or sideways.
Space for three Euro pallets 1.2 m x 0.8 m.
Turning radius (curb to curb) 10.8 m.
Safeguard passive anti-theft engine blocking system.
Central locking with remote double locking with reinforced and secure mount, as well as two self-charging key fobs.
Lock with hood opening control.
Lock-in-latch protection system.

Various modifications of the Ford Transit van

Ford Transit Vans have been a leader in the truck market for over forty years. A large number of modifications that allow you to select a van for specific tasks as accurately as possible, and a fairly low cost compared to analogues in this class have made this vehicle so popular. There are three types of Transit Vans depending on the model: short, medium or long wheelbase. You can also choose between front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive; Three body roof heights are available. These parameters provide ample opportunity to select the required model for a specific application.

Modification SWB (short body base)

Short wheelbase vehicles are best suited for navigating busy city streets without sacrificing carrying capacity. Such models accommodate three Europallets and make it possible to transport cargo with a total weight of up to 1,600 kg (with a volume of up to 7.94/6.81 m³), perfectly performing absolutely any task. A wide range of door options includes a tailgate. The adjustable driver's seat provides maximum comfort. Airbags are included as standard, as is a special anti-lock braking system, providing the maximum level of safety for the driver.

Main parameters of Ford Transit Van modification SWB

Cargo compartment with a total length of up to 2,582 mm;
Available payload per body in the range of 738–1601 kg;
Maximum cargo compartment volume up to 6.81 m³;
Modifications FWD (with the so-called “low floor”) or RWD (standard floor);
Two roof heights to choose from: low and medium;
Possibility of loading standard building materials up to 240x120 mm in size in various positions (both horizontally and vertically along the sides);
Possibility to place three Euro pallets measuring 1.2 m by 0.8 m;
The minimum turning circle of the vehicle is 10.8 m.

Modification MWB (medium body base)

A very strong, extremely reliable and comfortable Transit MWB model makes it possible to transport various loads up to 2,950 mm in length and a total weight of up to 1,650 kg. For this modification, models with both medium and high roofs are available. For modifications with higher payload capacity, the ability to choose between front- and rear-wheel drive has been added, depending on operating conditions.

Main parameters of Ford Transit in MWB modification

Cargo compartment with a total length of 2949 mm;
Available full load on the car body in the range of 885–1650 kg;
The maximum volume of cargo space in the low-roof version is up to 8.85 m³;
FWD modifications (with the so-called “low floor”), as well as a RWD option with a standard one;
Three possible roof options: regular, medium and high;
The turning circle of the car is 11.9 m.

Comparison of the Ford Transit MWB modification in relation to SWB:

The cargo length of the body has been increased by 367 mm;
Increased size of the vehicle's cargo compartment;
Large height and width of the side cargo door;
Significantly increased van loading capacity.

LWB modification (long wheelbase)

For the most severe use, an appropriate vehicle is needed every day. The long-wheelbase Transit LWB is ideal for heavy-duty transport while offering exceptional reliability. The vehicle can accommodate four Europallets, thereby providing a total load capacity of up to 1,600 kg, and the rear-wheel drive is ideal for towing a trailer.

Basic parameters of Transit in LWB modification

Cargo compartment with a total length of up to 3,399 mm;
Available full load on the van body in the range of 820–1,600 kg;
The volume of cargo space is from 8.45 to 10.2 m³;
Two possible floor options: low floor (FWD modification) or high floor (RWD);
Roof selection (medium and high);
The body can easily accommodate four Euro pallets measuring up to 1.2 m by 0.8 m;
The van's minimum turning circle is 13.3 m.

Comparison of the Ford Transit LWB (long wheelbase van) modification in relation to SWB (medium wheelbase)

Increase in length of the cargo compartment by 450 mm;
Large load capacity;
As a consequence, the disadvantage is an increased turning circle.

Modification ELWB/JUMBO (increased body wheelbase length)

With its extended length and high roof, the Ford Transit Jumbo van can easily accommodate five Europallets, including rolls up to 4 meters long. The SRW 350 modification can transport loads weighing up to 1,424 kg, and the 430 modification, which has dual rear wheels, can transport loads weighing up to 2,010 kg. The basic kit includes an airbag for the driver, and an option such as remote-controlled central locking allows you to use the car as comfortably as possible.

Key Features of the Jumbo Van with Single Wheels

The total length of the cargo compartment is 4,107 mm;
The total volume of cargo space is up to 12.28 m³;
Available full load - up to 1,424 kg;
Easily accommodate up to five Euro pallets;
Rear-wheel drive configuration;
The maximum opening angle of the rear doors is up to 256°.

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Medium wheelbase

The Medium Wheel Base (MWB) Transit is rugged, reliable and fuel efficient. It comes with a choice of different heights and drives, making it a practical and versatile solution for any business. In addition, all mid-wheelbase Transit vans come with a full complement of safety features.

Key features of the mid-wheelbase Transit

Load length 2,949 mm.
Total load capacity from 980 to 1,675 kg.
Cargo compartment volume from 6.45 cubic meters. up to 8.85 m3
Drive selection: FWD, RWD or AWD.
Choice of low, medium or high roof options.
Turning radius (curb to curb) 11.9 m.
Safeguard passive anti-theft engine blocking system.
Central locking with remote double locking with reinforced and secure mount, as well as two self-charging key fobs.
Lock with hood opening control.
Lock-in-latch protection system.

Long wheelbase

The Long Wheel Base (LWB) Transit is ideal for intensive use in challenging conditions. Thanks to its large loading length, it can accommodate up to four European standard pallets placed side by side. This vehicle's payload capacity also makes it ideal for towing, especially if you opt for a rear-wheel drive (RWD) model. There's also a double cab van with three additional seats and up to 6.56 cubic meters of cargo space.

Key features of the Long Wheelbase Transit

Load length 3,399 mm.
Total load capacity from 949 kg to 1,661 kg.
Cargo compartment volume from 8.45 cubic meters. up to 10.2 m3
Choice of front-wheel drive (FWD) (low floor), rear-wheel drive (RWD) or all-wheel drive (AWD).
Choice of models with medium or high roof.
Space for four Euro pallets 1.2m x 0.8m.
Turning radius (curb to curb) 13.3 m.
Safeguard passive anti-theft engine blocking system.
Central locking with remote double locking with reinforced and secure mount, as well as two self-charging key fobs.
Lock with hood opening control.
Lock-in-latch protection system.

What does the term “vehicle dimensions” mean?

Some people have not even heard of such a concept as “car dimensions”, and if they have, they have no idea what it means. Of course, if a person is not a motorist, then there is nothing to worry about. But motorists need to have an idea of what the car’s dimensions are.

In fact, there is nothing complicated here, the dimensions of a Ford Transit are its size, that is, the length of the car, its width and height. A person, choosing a car on the Internet and knowing its dimensions, will be able to imagine what his car will roughly look like.

Jumlo van

The powerful Transit Jumbo van's cargo area provides enormous cargo space above its roof. It comes with single and double rear wheels and a cargo space of up to 12.28 cubic meters. To protect both your van and your cargo, all Transit Jumbo models come with an impressive array of safety features.

Key standard features of a dual rear wheel van

Load length 4 107 mm
The volume of the cargo compartment is 12.28 cubic meters.
Total load capacity up to 2,307 kg
Space for four Euro pallets
Rear-wheel drive (RWD) configuration
Turning radius (curb to curb) 13.3 m
Rear door opening 256°