Ford increase Transit gvw to 5.0t
By Jim Gibbins - 1st October 2020
UK / Turkey - Ford of Britain of Brentwood, Essex has introduced a new 5.0-tonne Transit derivative, offering customers a van or chassis cab rated to 5,000kg gross vehicle weight (gvw) which becomes available from late November. The 5.0t model offers an additional 300kg over the previous most capable model and offers greater scope for vehicle conversions including tippers, ambulances, police vans and minibuses with 19 seats or more.
The 5.0-tonne option is available across a broad range of Transit chassis cab variants, offering a choice of three wheelbases, four frame lengths, and single- or double-cabs with seating for up to seven occupants (including driver). Maximum chassis cab load capacity is 2,886kg for body conversion and payload, which equates to up to 2,558kg net payload when equipped with a factory-fitted flatbed body.
