What weighs less?

[ukminch]

Axle weights is definitely the main factor, I'm not gona say what it weighed in at the other day but it was scary!!!

 

The other factor is tool storage. I've got one on lease that does grounds maintenance contracts and the guy has built shelving etc in the back of it. Had a problem with the door lock and the whole lot had to come out..... Much better to have purpose built locker and keep all the fuel and oil smells out the cab.

 

Unless you need to carry people I really don't rate them.

 

R

[Johny Walker]

this may help,the tipper on my 6t .is 9ft-7ft,6,,short tipper to accomadate,tool box,

has a p/l of 2.4t with staff and tools

Edited May 23, 2012 by Johny Walker

[Mozza]

Nice set up that jonny

[Rupe]

Well you don't know that he's not bothered about axle weights. He seems concerned about weight. At about a pound a kilo for overloading and possibly a GV9, I know I am.

 

I would like to think that armed with that information the double cab as a toolbox idea losses some of it's attraction.

 

It's easy enough to run overloaded without buying a vehicle that invites overloading. Crew cabs are great for moving crew, not so good as a tool locker.

 

Which is why I opted for a tool box on mine and passed on the information about weights, 100 kgs less for a tool box is a good step in the right direction .

[Johny Walker]

Nice set up that jonny

 

ex cheshire cc,only prob radio was worn out

[openspaceman]

What weighs less?

A Single cab Transit with tool box/chip box combo.

Or:

A crewcab Transit with back seats out and a chip box.

 

I cannot directly make the comparison but a 7 plate 350 rwd transit crewcab chassis has a maximum payload of 1652kg, with a very lightweight body and 3/4 tank of fuel it weighed 2100kg. A substantial toolbox is about 75kg.

 

There's not too much to worry about the back axle as it can carry 1829kg including the body. Front MAM is 1750 rear 2450kg

 

There is far less latitude with single wheel FWD as the sum of the axle weights is 3500.

 

IIRC the crewcab with seats weighs 150kg more than the same LWB single cab.

 

The brochure including weights is available on the ford website, I don't have a copy at home but can check if you want more info.

[Mark Bolam]

I would go tool locker single cab next time, but they must be a specialist gig because Ford don't adverise them?

 

I love my DC for tool storage, but there is a lot of wasted space.

 

I'm concerned about gross and axle weights.

[chrisgilltreesurgery]

Get a Canter, they hold weight far better than any bloody transit, and you wont look like a ***** lol

 

Ive work figures out on mine properly and I need £24k for it not £26 as previously advertised

 

Let me know mate