- The 2021 Transit Passenger Van T-150 has a payload capacity of 2440-2860 lbs.
- The Passenger Van T-350 ranges from 2570-3310 lbs.
- Cargo Van T-150 has a range of 3060-3630 lbs.
- In the T-250 cargo van, it ranges from 3160-4030 lbs.
- The T-350 cargo van has a payload capacity of 3590-4460.
- Crew Van T-150 carries between 2730-3300 lbs.
- Crew T-250 has a range of 3040-3700 lbs
- And the T-350 Crew Van has the capacity to carry 3440-4030 lbs.
So what exactly is payload capacity? What does this number include? And how can you find out exactly how much weight your specific vehicle can carry? We'll cover all this and more, so keep reading!
What Is Payload Capacity?
The payload capacity is how much weight can be packed into the car. This can be in cargo, luggage, passengers, or anything else you can stuff inside. As you can see, it comes in a range of weights. This is because the payload capacity is a very specific number, individual to each car. Even small add-on options change the overall payload capacity.
This is because each car has a gross weight, the absolute maximum weight that is safe for the car. This number includes the payload capacity, or the weight packed "into" the car. But it also includes the curb weight- or the weight of the car itself. As the curb weight goes up, the payload capacity goes down, and the numbers together always add up to equal the gross weight.
Lots of things can change the curb weight of the car. For example, a car with a sunroof weighs more than the same exact car minus a sunroof. Automatic transmissions weigh more than standard. The specific details of your car change the total curb weight, and as a result, the payload capacity.
How Do I Find My Vehicle's Payload Capacity?
So if the payload capacity varies even within cars of the same model, how do you find yours? The easiest way is to open the driver's side door. Look carefully for a sticker that lists your car's specifications. This is usually on the door frame but might be on the door itself. It can also be on the door jamb or pillar inside. Rarely, it might actually be on the inside of the glovebox.
This sticker provides important details about your car, including the gross weight (GVWR) and the curb weight. Subtract the curb weight from the gross weight to find the payload capacity.
What Happens If You Overload Your Van?
Overloading a vehicle has the potential to be very dangerous. First of all, when a vehicle is overweight, it's more likely for a tire to blow. This can cause an accident that is potentially fatal. To reduce this risk, be sure tires are always properly inflated according to the manufacturer's specifications.
The extra weight can stress the suspension, brakes, and steering systems. It also makes the vehicle less stable. Reaction time and braking are slowed. The chance of rollovers increases. Always try to keep the bulk of the weight stacked near the bottom or floor of the van. This makes the van less likely to tip over, at least - avoid letting the vehicle become top-heavy.
How Much Room Is In The Back Of A Ford Transit?
The Ford Transit comes as a cargo, crew, or passenger van. Even among these three types, there are a variety of subtypes. There is regular, long, or extra-long. There are low, medium, and high roofs. All of these factors have a role in just how much room is available for storage.
The cargo van model has 2 first-row seats, with 246 cubic feet in the regular, low roof model. This increases to 315 cubic feet with a medium roof. In the long model, there are 277 cubic feet in the low roof version, 357 cubic feet with a medium roof, and 404 cubic feet with a high roof. The extra-long (EL) model has 487 cubic feet of cargo space.
The regular crew van comes with 158 cubic feet in the low roof version, and 220 for the medium roof. The long crew van offers 204 cubic feet with a low roof, 263 cubic feet with a medium roof, and 300 cubic feet with a high roof. The extra-long model has 383 cubic feet of space.
The passenger van has, naturally, the least room for cargo. Behind the last row of seats, you can expect between 39-100 cubic feet, depending on the model type.
How Tall Is A Ford Transit High Roof? Low Roof?
The high roof ranges between 108 inches and 110 inches. The variability depends on whether it's the cargo, crew, passenger, or extra-long van.
As for the low roof, it's 82 inches high in the regular length van. For the "long" model, it's 99 inches in the passenger van. The cargo and crew vans are 82 inches tall.
What Size Bed Fits In A Ford Transit?
If you're trying to fit a bed, be sure to go with the cargo van. This will give you maximum room in the back for bulky items like a mattress.
This allows you to fit a full or queen-size mattress. You should even have enough room for the bedframe, assuming that it can be disassembled for transportation. Most frames do, but this obviously depends on your specific bed. Even a king-size mattress can fit, though you'll have to load it at an angle rather than lie it flat.
Will A Sofa Fit In A Ford Transit?
The Ford Transit is popular as a work truck because it's a heavy-duty vehicle. Obviously, it helps to pick the right vehicle for the job. A passenger van isn't the best choice if you need a moving truck, and a cargo van isn't ideal if you need to shuttle 8 passengers.
But the ample space means just about any sofa should fit. In fact, the Ford Transit is known for being useful as a moving van - if you don't have much to move. It's not going to work to pack up a 4 bedroom house. But if you need to help your college student pack up their apartment, or get a few pieces of furniture across town, it may be just the ticket.
The Ford Transit is so roomy and durable, it's actually commonly used by paramedics as an ambulance!
How Many Passengers Does A Ford Transit Hold?
Some versions of the passenger van hold as many as 15 people! It's also available as an 8, 10, 0r 12 passenger van. The cargo van is for just 2 people. The crew van is made to blend both needs, with room for 5 passengers, and still offers a large cargo space.
Are The Seats In A Ford Transit Passenger Van Removable?
Whether the seats fold down or remove altogether changes between model years and type. Most of them are removable, though you'll want to check your specific model. Some seating plans offer removable seats - but not every seat. For example, in the extra-long van, the fifth row of seats has two (middle) seats that are removable. The two on the end are not.
In Closing
The Ford Transit is a heavy-duty van, available as a passenger, cargo, or crew van. It has a payload capacity of roughly 3500 lbs. It ranges from 2440-4460 lbs. This depends on whether it is a passenger, cargo, or crew van; regular, long, or extra-long; has a low, medium, or high roof, and other factors like if it has rear or all-wheel drive.
You can find the specific payload capacity of your vehicle by subtracting the curb weight from the gross weight. Find this information on the car sticker on the door frame, or sometimes on the door jamb or the door itself. Because of the roomy interior and flexible usage, the Ford Transit is a popular choice - whether you need something to deliver lots of goods, move band equipment or furniture, or even transport as many as 15 people, the Transit might be your best choice!
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