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Ford Cargo

Built: 1981-1988 · Series: CARGO

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The Cargo comes from Ford. Production: 1981-1988. The engine delivers 129 kW, has 8 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,260 cm³. The machine is 8,650 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,450 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,200 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 16,000 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 8 gears. It was succeeded by the Ford LCF; Iveco Eurocargo; Ford F-MAX. Rated output across the Ford range ranges from 7 to 504 kW; the Cargo sits in the lower part of that range with 129 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the F10 below it with 128 kW and the TW30 above it with 130 kW. 4082 Ford models across 50 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 19 verified figures from 3 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power129 kWcorrect
Cylinders8correct
Displacement8,260 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length8,650 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,200 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,450 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight16,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears8correct
Wheels4correct

Origin and approval

BodyCabovercorrect
PredecessorFord Transcontinental; Ford C-Series; Ford D-series; Ford N Seriescorrect
SuccessorFord LCF; Iveco Eurocargo; Ford F-MAXcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 20 kW/t (129 kW / 6.5 t)

Stronger than 16% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford Cargo have?

The Ford Cargo delivers 129 kW.

How much does the Ford Cargo weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,450 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford Cargo?

16,000 kg.

What engine does the Ford Cargo have?

8 cylinders, 8,260 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Ford Cargo?

8,650 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the Ford Cargo built?

Production years: 1981-1988.

What to check before buying

  • Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
  • Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
  • Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
  • Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 19 individual figures for this model. They come from 3 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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CARGO 0812-C2CA

CARGO 0813 C2CA

CARGO 0813-C2CA C3CA

CARGO 0813-C3CA

CARGO 0813-C5CA

CARGO 0815

Sources: [1] [2] [3]

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