Due to the growing need for freight transportation, vehicles designed for this purpose have also begun to gain popularity among many logistics companies. One of the cars that is quite easy to recognize on roads around the world is the Cargo Ford. Both the American-made truck and dump truck are based on this design system.
Exterior and interior
The Ford Cargo cabin is quite compact in size. At the same time, it has special side compartments, which are quite roomy and convenient for the size of the machine. The working area in the car is minimalist, having only the most important functional features. The handrails at the entrance, as well as the hatch handles, are not covered with anything, which is why in severe frosts this causes some inconvenience.
The windows in Ford Cargo are equipped with electric lifts, which are located in the center of the dashboard, and not on the door itself. Directly next to them is a mechanism for adjusting the rear-view mirrors.
The Ford Cargo also has sleeping places - they are located directly behind the front seats. Their overall dimensions are quite convenient. Both are 190 centimeters long and 67 and 58 centimeters wide.
A small on-board computer is installed in the central part of the dashboard on the Ford Cargo. In order for the driver to conveniently store things, several compartments are equipped in the upper part of the cabin. There are cup holders near the gearshift lever.
Description of the Ford Cargo cabin as a whole is quite comfortable. The truck is trying to become an analogue of its European competitors, only slightly inferior to them in some things.
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Ford Transit and Ford Cargo are two of the most reliable and durable brands of minibuses from the famous Ford manufacturer. For decades, Ford commercial vehicles have been leaders in the light-duty truck segment. This was facilitated by the high performance characteristics, reliability of the cars, their cheap maintenance and a wide variety of models, allowing you to choose a body in accordance with the tasks.
Ford Transit is, perhaps, a legend of the automotive industry, which is extremely popular in all countries of the world. Russia was no exception. This machine is in high demand due to its adaptation to operating conditions in the Russian climate and the quality of roads. Ford Transit is produced in a wide variety of configurations, with different add-ons and in a wide range of load capacities. You can buy a Ford Transit with a single or double cab.
The advantages of using the Ford Transit include its relatively small overall dimensions and convenient operation, thanks to which this van can effectively maneuver both on the busy winding streets of a large city and when transporting long distances on highways. The buyer can choose the most suitable truck option for performing his tasks, in accordance with the weight of the product being transported and the necessary conditions for its transportation.
The Ford Cargo truck is designed for transporting heavier loads. The carrying capacity of the new model of this car is 10 or 17 tons. It is equipped with any type of superstructure - from a classic van to various cranes and manipulators. Therefore, this truck can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Ford Cargo is equipped with a reliable engine with a power of 260 or 320 hp.
Ford Cargo has proven itself on the roads of Russia as a reliable and trouble-free truck, unpretentious in maintenance and very convenient for the driver on long trains over long distances. Modern equipment, a variety of functionality, a large selection of trim levels, and therefore the price range have made this car one of the most popular in its class. The price of Ford Cargo is quite affordable, given the high quality and reliability of the car.
Technical characteristics and design features
The Ford Cargo truck refers to vehicles whose chassis is made of a special niobium alloy. It has increased strength, which is why it is used in cases where heavy loads will be placed on the machine. Not every dump truck can boast such a strong chassis.
The front axle of the Ford Cargo truck has parabolic springs. The suspensions have transverse stabilizers. The equipment of this cargo vehicle includes systems such as anti-lock and anti-towing.
The transmission for the Cargo truck and dump truck is ZF. It is a sixteen-speed device consisting of eight gears and dividers. This mechanism is distinguished by optimized subordinate numbers. The car comes with 4 different types of Ecotorq engines, which have different technical characteristics:
| Engine options | Ecotorq 260 | Ecotorq 320 | Ecotorq 350 | Ecotorq 380 |
| Engine capacity | Power unit with a volume of 7.3 liters | Power unit with a volume of 9 liters | Power unit with a volume of 9 liters | Power unit with a volume of 9 liters |
| Horsepower | 260 units | 320 units | 350 units | 380 units |
| Torque | from 1200 to 1800 N*m | from 1200 to 1800 N*m | from 1200 to 1700 N*m | from 1450 to 1600 N*m |
| Euro standards | Euro-3 | Euro-3 | Euro-3 | Euro 5 |
| Fuel consumption | 35 l | Z5 l | 38 l | 40 l |
| Wheelbase | 4*2 | 6*2 | 6*4 | 8*2 |
FORD Cargo
Ford Cargo
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Ford Cargo is a heavy truck with a tilt cab, which began production in 1981. In 1986, this truck appeared on the American market and became one of the most successful representatives of its class. In Europe, this model was presented by Iveco. Throughout the history of Ford Cargo, the model has been in constant demand in the commercial vehicle market. This is not surprising, because with its excellent technical characteristics, this model was quite cheap and economical. Its maintenance was not as expensive for the owner as its closest competitors in its class.
Ford Cargo has been constantly improved and improved throughout its history. The carrying capacity increased, the variety of bodies increased and the functionality expanded. Manufacturers also took care of the convenience of the driver - the latest technical achievements of engineers were introduced into the car. The car also became more and more reliable and safe.
The latest generation of Ford Cargo is represented by a huge range of models, the carrying capacity of which varies between 12-33 tons. The buyer is invited to purchase a dump truck, a truck tractor, a truck chassis, or a chassis for a car transporter. In addition, it is possible to equip the chassis for transporting cement mortar, installing insulated containers, as well as installing a body for transporting grain. Therefore, this car can perform many tasks, depending on the needs of the buyer.
The latest Ford Cargo line uses a 6-cylinder engine as the power unit. In total, the manufacturer presents 4 variations of this engine, differing in power - 260, 320, 350 and 380 hp. With. The first three engines have Euro-3 environmental class, the most powerful one corresponds to Euro-5 class. Fuel consumption also differs depending on engine power and varies between 30-40 liters per hundred.
The car has a nice, modern design. The cabover cab is located on a four-point air suspension. There are two cabin options - equipped with a berth, or without it (day). Depending on the purposes and required tasks, the cabin can open either 60 or 35 degrees. The driver's seat is adjustable in several ways, and the steering column can be extended and tilted, which allows you to configure the controls as conveniently as possible for each driver.
Even the standard equipment of the car includes such amenities as climate control, electric drive of the cabin, heated mirrors and glass, electric drive of windows, heated engine, radio and much more. etc. In addition, the car is equipped with a tachograph, a system for maintaining a safe distance between vehicles, heated fuel drive, ABC, a reinforced stove, etc. Ford Cargo has become an indispensable assistant in many areas of business and commercial transportation.
The manufacturer, confident in the reliability of its cars, provides a warranty of 200,000 km, or 2 years, whichever expires first. In fact, Ford Cargo has proven itself to be a very practical and durable truck that is not afraid of harsh operating conditions. With regular scheduled maintenance and following the manufacturer's recommendations, the car operates properly and does not require repair work. As the owners of this truck note, servicing the vehicle is quite cheap due to the availability of consumables, as well as the convenient location of the main components and assemblies.
Vehicle application
The manufacturer Ford Cargo intended to create a universal tractor for work both on construction sites and in urban conditions, or over long intercity distances. First, the car occupied the market of its country, after which, within a few years, it entered Russia and the CIS countries. Here the truck and dump truck were rated for value for money. The downside of using this car was the slightly low ergonomics of the cabin, as well as the lag in technical capabilities from such well-known brands as Volvo, Maine and Scania.
Ford Cargo dump truck
The Ford Cargo truck model was presented in Russia in 2007. This took place at the Comtrans-2007 exhibition. Then the car began to be called a possible alternative to replacing older trucks and dump trucks for road maintenance and construction work. Since then, the Cargo model, which literally translates as “cargo,” has appeared on the roads of our country.
Ford's pricing policy is quite acceptable, so the car managed to occupy the middle price range, positioned between cheap domestic vehicles and European expensive cars.
Body material steel 09G2S: flooring thickness 8 mm, side panel thickness 5 mm. Body coating: PROCOAT AP 259SC. There are hooks on the sides for attaching the awning. Location of the spar control valve on the chassis or on the front side.
The FORD Cargo dump truck is a steel platform, box-type. The tailgate locks are mechanical and open when the platform is raised. The platform tipping device is hydraulic. The platform is equipped with bottom heating using a 3-channel system, and side board heating. The front side is made of two parts inclined and heated up to half the height to prevent the cargo from freezing under conditions of the far north. The dump truck is equipped with a protective canopy over the cab, a stationary ladder on the left side, an extension ladder, a body stabilizer, a safety stop, and a platform lock in the lowered position.
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Technical characteristics of the Ford Cargo dump truck:
| Body volume, m3 | 16 |
| Body tipping angle, degrees | 55 |
| Unloading direction | back |
| Internal body dimensions (LxWxH), mm | 5000x2320x1500 |
| Curb weight, kg | 13400 |
| Total weight, kg | 34000 |
| Front axle load, kg | 4700 |
| Load on rear bogie, kg | 8700 |
| Load on front axle, no more, kg | 7100 |
| Load on the rear trolley, no more, kg | 26900 |
| Load capacity, kg | 20450 |
Technical characteristics of Ford Cargo 3430:
| Chassis | Tipper |
| Model | Ford Cargo 3430D |
| Cabin | Steel, low roof, 1 berth - LRS (Low Roof Sleeper) |
| Weight parameters and loads (kg) | |
| Curb weight | 8985 |
| Full mass | 26000 |
| Front axle load | 7100 |
| Rear axle load | 26900 |
| Dimensions (mm) | |
| Front overhang | 1465 |
| Base | 3800+1340 |
| Max Length | 7625 |
| Front wheel track | 2055 |
| Rear wheel track | 1812 |
| Cabin length | 2225 |
| Height | 2975 |
| Width | 2489 |
| Rear Overhang | 1020 |
| Engine | |
| Type | FORD-ECOTORQ , Common Rail Direct Injection (TCI) Turbocharged and Intercooled |
| Volume (cm3) | 7330 / 6 cylinders |
| Power, hp / rpm | 300 / 2400 |
| Torque, Nm / rev. per minute | 1100 / 1440—1800 |
| Fuel injection system | BOSCH - COMMON RAIL with electronic control |
| Clutch | 15.5″ (395 mm) Non-asbestos dry, single disc Pneumatic pusher type |
| Transmission | ZF 16S 109 + PTO (power take-off) 16 + 2 speed |
| Steering | Hema ZF 8098 with hydraulic booster |
| Brake system | 410×200 (Ø, mm × length, mm) Pneumatic, Dual Circuit, Wedge Type Rockwell Duoduplex with Heater/Dryer and Intermediate Valve Engine brake retarder |
| Suspension | Front and rear - multi-leaf springs. Tandem (one after the other) axis |
| Chassis | Niobium alloy ladder type with external and internal reinforcements |
| Rear axle gearbox | MERITOR MT32-610 (5.41:1) with dual differential lock |
| Electrical equipment | |
| Battery | 24 V, 2×12 V 225 Ah |
| Generator | 80 A |
| Tires | 315/80 R 22.5 |
| Number of wheels | 10+1 |
| Fuel tank capacity, l | 315 |
| Dynamic characteristics | |
| Maximum lift, % | 58 |
| Turning radius, m | 9 |
| Maximum speed, km/h | 95 |
