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Model: Transit 135 T350 single & double cab
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Tester's impression: Ford sent two examples of what is still Britain's biggest selling van, although they only differed in having single and double cabs. The double cab Transit tipper can transport 900kg of tools and material, and carry a seven-man crew (albeit not at the same time). The complete package with the 135hp engine can be purchased as an off-the-shelf version for £23,000 although dealer discounts can reduce that. You get a seamless crew cab extension with rear doors both sides giving access to the four man bench seat with lap and diagonal seatbelts.
Tipper versions have a dash-mounted control for the tipping gear, which asks if the operator has read the instruction manual and if the tailgate has been released. Only a "yes" will allow the body to be raised. To lift and lower the body the operator has to keep the button depressed, avoiding injury from the moving body or the discharging load Nice touches on the Scatio[ini rear tipping dropside body include the tailgate release lever set beneath the body and eight tie-down points that lie flat when not in use. The corner posts can be removed using the wheel brace to convert lnto a flatbed. Ford has put the body and its underfloor gear through its 1,000 hour salt test and the conversion comes with TOV approval, Raising the laden body took 29.6 seconds, but any time lost would be made up on the road where the top-spec engine combines and six-speed transmission make the Transit an impressive mover As the crew cab, Transit is always within 900kg of its maximum weight, so drivers will appreciate the extra power and ratios in the OneStop package