The first Ford Transit was exhibited in Hannover in 2012, but it was not presented to a wide display - it seems that not all were polished. The show was designed for a limited circle only for their own, verified. The rest had to wait another six months when the official presentation took place in Barcelona.
New model is on sale Ford Transit Jumbo in 2014,

to the eyeballs equipped with the most modern developments in electronics and the latest stabilization systems ABC - and not often found in this class of vans, radar tracker and lane control.

For commercial vehicles, the outer shell is not the most important part, but the developers and designers have made every effort to ensure that their novelty stands out in the city traffic. Heavy and powerful front with an enlarged radiator grille similar to American style styling, the exterior styling is consistent with Ford's signature styling concept. In addition, it is planned that the new Ford Transit Jumbo model will be delivered to all markets in the world in the same form, only the configuration will differ. It should be noted that all "Ford Transit" vans have earned popularity and recognition of users. This category of vans will be presented in a myriad of designs. Production will be established in the United States, Russia and Turkey, it is possible that more countries of manufacture will be added.

Ford Transit Jumbo is a new generation of lightweight trucks - LCV.

In the US domestic market, it is planned to replace the already familiar Ford Econoline model line with the new Ford Transit Jumbo model, and only American consumers have the opportunity to purchase a van with an automatic gearbox installed, which are completely unavailable in other markets.

On the territory of Russia the novelty "Ford Transit" will replace the previous models of 2006. The novelty of the light version will replace the "Ford Transit Custom", the representative of the front-wheel drive van, which is presented here only with an average base - 3 300 mm. and average roof height. There are models with wide and high rear doors and sliding side openings. The loader is able to move freely enough throughout the body of the van - the load is available in any corner. The dimensions of the body arches are calculated taking into account the maximum use of the usable floor area for Euro pallets. The used upholstery is inexpensive, but will reliably protect the metal sheets of the van walls from minor impacts and damage.
Engine power is similar to the previous "Transit Custom", which is measured at 125hp. (350 N.m). A noticeable difference between the model is the lowered floor level - 110 mm. since the van is not equipped with a transmission tunnel. All internal space here can be more rationally used for the useful volume of loading, which reaches - 11m3 versus 10m3 which was possessed by the rear-wheel drive version.

Other rear-wheel drive models, it is worth noting, will be available for the first time with a short van base of 3,137 mm. But as time has shown, there are few orders. Jumbo vans are in great demand in our market - they have a base length of 3 750 mm, a high roof and a maximum rear overhang. This variation has a useful volume of 15.1 m3, it can easily accommodate five Euro pallets. Loading is done either through the rear or side doors. The mass of the van will be 3.5 - 4.7 tons.
The van range has three wheelbases with the same amount of power differences. You can choose from options - with full, only with rear or only with front drive. Roof height in two options. The total number of 450 options - will not be deprived. Naturally, the most popular van "Ford Transit Jumbo" (maximum load capacity in the group) is produced with double tires.
Equipped with an economical but high-torque turbodiesel "Econetic" with a volume of 2.2 liters, it is freely controlled by this mass. Turbodiesel - with a volume of 2.2 liters. develops power up to - 185 hp, depending on the boost option. Torque indicators - from 310 - 385 Nm. In order to save fuel, all vans will be equipped with a start-stop function, which is provided in the basic version.

On the territory of the Russian Federation, vans with the mark "Made in Russia" are allowed, all engines, unlike Western ones, are adjusted for Euro-4. Vans made in Turkey will enter the European market, and cars from Kansas will be delivered to America.
The Ford Transit Jumbo is the same style in all Ford commercial vans. The car has acquired almost all new units and parts, the only exception is the gearbox. Boxes for all models will be fitted with the previous generation. The vans are now surrounded by protective plastic covers, the headlights are installed higher than usual, the bumpers are all prefabricated. Designed to minimize the consequences of minor damage in light road accidents, as a result of reducing the cost of repairs.

Traditionally, a large Ford Transit can serve as a base for the construction of a minibus - the craftsmen in this business contrived to design the salon so that its capacity was 26 passengers. But "Ford" decided to provide us with its own development of a route taxi. The minibus of our own design, not of any third-party developments. All seats are located only in the direction of travel for safety. There are no places for standing passengers in the cabin, there are no seats for 18. The seats will be equipped with three point seat belts.

Ford Transit Jumbo took its place.

There is a short base - the shorty "Ford Transit" car is very maneuverable and fast. However, due to the short base, it is prone to large jumps over irregularities, if even empty.
Not surprisingly, the interior in the cabin is almost like that in a passenger car, there are tons of buttons and switches at hand. In the van, there are enough all kinds of containers that are necessary for both the driver and the forwarder for daily deliveries of cargo. All containers are perfectly fixed and fitted. The interior is similar in design and workmanship to a Ford passenger car. One thing can seriously upset that there is no and will not be in the near future navigation even in options.
For a comfortable life there is practically. Universal - passenger double seat: the backrest in the middle of the seat transforms into a dining table, and in the right backrest cushion there is a spacious container. In this regard, the van is completely identical to its predecessor; there is a large number of all kinds of departments and containers located throughout the cabin.
The entire dashboard as a whole does not cause any complaints: all sensors and scales are legible and perfectly readable regardless of the lighting. There is a peculiarity, the arrow of the fuel gauge counts the liters - right in the opposite direction, not the usual one. A somewhat unusual color of the arrows, they have become blue, more commonly if they remain red or white. Although this is a matter of habit.

It is worth noting that an additional platform for resting the left leg is already provided in the basic version. In the first "Ford Transit Jumbo" it was not provided at all. Here now there is a steering column adjustment only in two projections, there is an air conditioner, a standard radio tape recorder is installed, and is equipped with a USB port. As already mentioned, navigation will not be available, unfortunately, you will have to look for third-party craftsmen. The motive is that the main customers were and will remain the largest corporations that need to purchase the cheapest vans, are quite suitable without a radio tape recorder at all.
In commercial versions, electrically adjustable seats are usually not provided. However, a mechanically adjustable chair can be brought to a comfortable level even for a two-meter Sumo wrestler.

LCV Ford Transit naughty and dynamic

With a jerk, the Ford Transit Jumbo starts very briskly. It is quite pleasant to drive the 6-speed gearbox inherited from its predecessor. Clarity in engagement, good selectivity and a perfectly matched load range in gear ratios are noticeable. Loaded to the eyeballs, the "Transit Jumbo" pulls confidently in any gear. Even a camper van equipped with the underpowered 125 hp. engine, but with a torque of 350 Nm copes with its load with dignity.

The maneuvers that "Ford Transit Jumbo" makes in the parking lot, despite its very immodest dimensions, its length is still 6.7 m. Transit Jumbo twists quite good turns. With such maneuvers, large side mirrors are very helpful and invaluable assistance is provided by a standard parking sensor with a built-in graphic display. The control of the van is responsive and predictable, the developers did a great job on the tinctures, here the control can be compared with a passenger model - you can hardly agree. When driving on a straight line, the updated "Ford Transit Jumbo"
keeps like a solid, comfortable and large passenger car. But this is only until noticeable turns - as long as the high center of gravity according to all the laws of physics can not be completely leveled.
The shorty Ford Transit is very controversial. Relatively powerful motors (155 hp, 350 Nm) are also installed on a small truck, it is not very comfortable to drive with an empty body - at least it is desirable to have 600 kg in the cargo compartment. And now there was noticeable playfulness, this is very handy. We have added maneuverability. the turning radius has decreased markedly. And because of his short base ... Shorty goats - he is very jumpy. Drivers will have to get used to the habits of a small truck thoroughly and get used to it.
In general, the van is very good, all carriers are looking forward to it with undisguised impatience. It is worth hoping for a reasonable cost that will be adequate. In this case, the car will pay for itself in the near future and will thank the diligent developers.

Note!
+ A wide and varied selection of vans can be considered a plus, with a rational approach - a minimum, empty space when loading with Euro pallets.
- The main disadvantage is the minibus, the proprietary design is as cramped as that of our domestic craftsmen.

Specifications LCV Ford Transit Jumbo 350 Van L4 / H3

Jumbo semi-trailer - isothermal
ID: 06003
Year of release - 1995

Organization manufacturer - none
Number of axles - 3 | Axle brand - BPW
Own weight - 8,000 kg | Permitted maximum weight - 38,000 kg
Carrying capacity - 30,000 kg
Chassis material - High strength steel
Suspension type - Pneumatic
Brakes type - Drum
White colour

Condition - Good

Jumbo semi-trailer body dimensions

Internal body length - 13,483 mm | Body width - 2,419 mm | Body height - 2 632 mm
Body volume - 85 m3

Additional characteristics of the Jumbo semi-trailer

Brand and size of tires 1 axle: Dooblestar / - 385/65 R22,5 | The remainder of the tire profile height - 14% / 10%
Brand and size of tires 2 axle: Aeolus / Tyrex 385/65 R22,5 | Remaining tire profile height - 5% / 5%
Tire brand and size 3: Aeolus / Tyrex 385/65 R22.5 | Remaining tire profile height - 14% / 14%

Spare wheel | Two doors

For transportation of light palletized goods and those goods that do not fit in a standard trailer, they are widely used semi-trailersJumbo... The length of this type of technique can vary from nine to sixteen and a half meters. And the volume of the body can reach one hundred twenty one cubic meters. Semi-trailersJumbo designed for use on good, level roads. Such trailed equipment is distinguished by its high reliability and quite affordable prices. The body of the Jumbo trailer can be equipped with a sliding or non-sliding roof and sliding sidewalls. The front wall of the body is made of aluminum or other metal. Equipment possible semi-trailerJumbo system of two-level loading. The floor of such a trailer is made of plywood or stainless steel. It can be adapted to transport poultry and wheeled vehicles. To facilitate loading and unloading, there is a tail lift, additional lighting and belts for securing cargo.

Buy isothermal semi-trailer Jumbo

A semitrailer with a larger capacity than a Euro trailer. This is achieved due to a special "L" -shaped floor and a reduced diameter of the semi-trailer wheels.

Super-volumetric semitrailers. If the main cargo traffic is light palletized cargo or cargo that does not fit into standard semi-trailers, then you should pay attention to Jumbo semi-trailers.

Our production is entirely built "for the customer", and therefore we have great opportunities for the execution of equipment in any configuration required by a specific client. Depending on your needs, the length of the semitrailer can vary from 9 to 16.5 m. At the same time, the use of 17.5 "" wheels will allow achieving the maximum possible - up to 121m3 - body volume. However, it should be recognized that this design, due to the maximum lowered floor level, is intended for good and even roads, so the diameter of the rims can be changed to 19.5 "" or 22.5 "".

Several modifications of commercial minibuses have been united under the Ford Transit Connect brand. Of these, the Ford Jumbo is the largest vehicle with an extended set of technical parameters. Named after the legendary giant elephant named Jumbo, the car aims to deliver outstanding performance relative to its siblings. The Transits series itself has received many excellent reviews and is far from the last place in the niche of commercial freight and passenger transportation.

The line of commercial vehicles under the Ford Transit brand has been produced for over fifty years. During this time, the car managed to try itself as a route taxi, a van for compact cargo transportation on daily routes, as well as ambulances and vans for special transportation. At the moment, the manufacturer is the Turkish branch - Ford Otosan. Besides Turkey, some Asian countries are involved in the issue. So, the production license is owned by the company Jiangling Motors Corporation, based in the Chinese city of Nanchang.

The long history of the company and the half-century release of the Transits series have allowed Ford to establish an extensive network of production and sales markets around the planet. But they managed to get to North America only in 2007. The debut took place in Mexico: about a dozen different Transit models participated in the presentation. In the same year, Transits received the coveted title of "Truck of the Year". And in 2010, the turn came to the United States, where a smaller version of the Ford Transit Connect was presented, but with a completely changed technical content.

Special modifications of emergency services for the Ford Jumbo are not new - if desired, the salon is equipped with the necessary equipment.

Ford Transit Jumbo: model description

One of the main differences from fellow tribesmen is the design of the transmission. The entire line has a front-wheel drive, which is more suitable for daily urban movement. Ford Jumbo is equipped with rear wheel drive, which indicates its readiness for longer country trips, and therefore difficult road conditions. This is evidenced by the impressive dimensions of the car. Of the features of the box - the first gear is short, providing an easy start at maximum, peak loads.

The permissible carrying capacity of the vehicle is up to 2300 kilograms. This exceeds the standard values \u200b\u200bof the Transits, the lightest of which are capable of carrying 900 kg, and in the most "combat" version - up to 2000 kg. The new Jumbo - Ford Transit Jumbo 460 with a wheelbase of 3.7 meters has a cargo compartment length of just over four meters. And the volume of cargo space reaches up to 14.3 cubic meters.

Ford Jumbo has very impressive dimensions - such an area can accommodate 25 people, while the cabin is spacious and there are luggage racks.

Powertrain and transmission

The novelty of the series has also updated the power characteristics. Under the hood of the car is the Duratorq TDCI turbodiesel, first presented on a passenger car by Ford Mondeo. Now the engine in various power options and configurations is installed on several car brands: Mazda, Jaguar, Range Rover and others. On Ford Jumbo, the motor has the following characteristics:

• Engine volume - 2.2 liters;
• Motor power - up to 155 hp. at 3500 rpm;
• Torque, maximum - 385 Nm at 1600 rpm;
• Four-cylinder engine with 16 valves;
• Intercooler and Common Rail system.

Recently, new cars began to be produced with an even more powerful power unit. The engine, the same Duratorq TDCI, accelerated to 200 horsepower with a working volume of 3.2 liters. The engine has five cylinders, in-line arrangement. The maximum torque value is 470 Nm, at 1700-2500 rpm.

The environmental safety of the engine complies with the European standard Euro 4. The EGR system - recirculation of the exhaust gases - is responsible for the improved environmental component. The system is popular and effective: Thanks to EGR, soot emissions are reduced by 10%, the engine runs smoother. In petrol versions it also reduces fuel consumption by 2-3%. The engine is paired with a six-speed manual transmission.

In Russia, users with EGR often face the problem of using it. Due to low-quality fuel, carbon deposits appear on the valve and sensors of the system and unstable engine operation is possible. In addition to being capricious, the system is also quite expensive: instead of replacing the valve, many simply shut off the entire system, thereby reducing the cost of servicing the machine.

Design features and specifications Ford Transit Jumbo

A good view opens from the interior of the Ford Transit Jumbo - the windows are wide and large, it is not cramped inside.

The front suspension at Ford Jumbo is of the swing-candle type or, more officially, MacPherson strut. This type is a suspension on guide racks, the basis of which is a shock absorber strut. This suspension was first used on a 1948 Ford Vedette. The main distribution of the suspension fell on the 70s. Like any system, MacPherson has its drawbacks, but it is still popular today. The rear suspension has leaf springs. Gas shock absorbers are used at both the front and rear.

The Ford Transit Jumbo has power steering, and the braking system is represented by disc brakes. The basic configuration of the car has everything without which it is difficult to imagine an actual car: these are ABS and ESP. In addition to them, electronics ensure the directional stability of the car, there is an immobilizer in the package. Airbags and three-point inertia belts ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.

Jumbo's appearance is typical for Transits and cars of this class in general. The van has a sliding door on the right side, allowing side loading. The rear doors are hinged, opening 256 degrees. The exterior mirrors are enlarged for the best view. In addition, the mirrors are electronically controlled and heated. The laminated windshield is also heated.

The interior is plastic, the seats are covered with durable fabric. For the convenience of passengers, the head restraints can be adjusted, and the luggage can be stored either on a shelf under the roof of the cabin or in special luggage compartments. They are located in the front door pockets. For the driver, there is a special compartment for documents on the top control panel.

The rear doors open 256 degrees, making it easy to load the Ford Jumbo.

Basic equipment

As for the electronics and safety of the car, then the engineers did everything very accurately and efficiently. So the door locks are automatically locked if the door has not been opened within 45 seconds. Reinforced security locks with central locking are controlled remotely. The hood and the 80 liter fuel tank are lockable. In case the door is not locked, the car systems will beep.

The van is made entirely of metal, with windows located on the rear doors and at the front. The manufacturer took into account that the all-metal body is "noisy" and improved the performance of noise and vibration isolation: an "empty" car does not rattle on the road. In the version of the full cargo van, Jumbo has a horizontal steel bulkhead along the entire length of the cargo compartment, allowing you to comfortably and neatly transport small loads. By increasing the power and dimensions, the car only won: it expanded the scope of use and showed that Ford Transit is not going to give up positions.