Ford Transit kopen

Which Ford Transit suits your work?

The Ford Transit is supplied in numerous lengths and heights, indicated by codes such as L2H2 or L3H2: the first figures indicate the wheelbase/length, the second the roof height. For parcel delivery or installation work, a compact L1 or L2 with a low or medium roof height is often sufficient, allowing you to just about stand upright. If you transport long items such as scaffolding materials or furniture, choose an L3 or L4 with a high load compartment. Also pay attention to payload: standard versions range from around 1,000 to 1,400 kg, but heavier chassis versions with twin rear wheels push this towards 2,000 kg. First determine what type of load and dimensions you transport daily, and only then choose the body style: closed panel van, box truck with tail lift, or furniture van.

Engine, drivetrain and gearbox

The Ford Transit almost always runs on the 2.0 EcoBlue diesel engine, available with various power outputs ranging from approximately 105 to 185 hp. For city work and light loads, a lower power output is perfectly fine; if you regularly tow a trailer or drive fully loaded on the motorway, more power is beneficial for pulling capacity and fuel consumption. When buying second-hand, pay attention to the drivetrain: most Transits are front-wheel drive (FWD), but rear-wheel drive (RWD) versions also exist, which are often more stable with heavier loads and better suited to bodywork such as a box truck. An automatic (Ford calls this SelectShift) drives more comfortably in the city, while a manual gearbox is generally cheaper to maintain.

What should you look out for with a used Ford Transit?

Always ask for the maintenance booklet and check whether major services, timing belt/chain and oil services have been carried out on time. Check the load doors, sills and wheel arches carefully for rust; these are known weak points on vans that are frequently parked outdoors or carry wet loads. During a test drive, check the clutch, shifting behaviour and any rattling noises in the load compartment, and check that all electronics (reversing camera, parking sensors, air conditioning) work properly. Compare the mileage with the year of manufacture: a commercial van that has covered many motorway kilometres has often been less strained than the same mileage accumulated in stop-and-go city traffic.

Buy a Ford Transit or opt for Financial Lease?

With a purchase, you become the owner immediately and can use, modify or have the van converted freely, which is handy if you need a specific body conversion quickly. Financial Lease spreads the investment over a term of up to 72 months and keeps your working capital available for other business expenses; this is also possible for start-ups or self-employed professionals, without having to finance the full purchase amount at once. With lease, you formally become the owner once the final instalment has been paid, so there is little difference from buying in terms of tax and accounting. Do you have a current company vehicle? It can be traded in, which directly reduces the purchase price of your new Ford Transit.

Ford Transit kopen: what to look for?

When buying a used commercial vehicle you want clarity fast: is the vehicle in stock, what does it cost, is financial lease available and does the configuration suit your daily work? That is why this page directly shows current vehicles with photo, price and specifications.

At Tatev Auto in Mijdrecht we help business owners with targeted advice on load space, fuel, mileage, body type and total cost of use. You can trade in your current vehicle and finance almost any vehicle through financial lease.

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