Ford CARGO 0811
Built: 1983 · Series: CARGO
More machines from model year 1983
Not the right version? The data comes from vehicle registers holding many near-identical versions side by side. Photograph the data plate — we read make and type from it. Open the scanner e-mail address required
Ford Cargo – the medium-heavy to heavy range since 1981: tonnage-and-power code in the type designation, four- to eight-cylinder, gross weight 6 to 17.5 tonnes
The Ford Cargo is the medium-heavy to heavy truck range introduced by Ford in 1981, built initially in Langley, Britain, and later at Ford Otosan in Turkey, where it is still produced today for the European and non-European markets. The type designation follows a numeric key: the first two digits roughly give the weight class in tonnes, the following two the engine power in steps of ten hp – CARGO 0813 being around eight tonnes and about 130 hp – and the trailing letter-and-number code (such as C2CA, D1DA) denotes the chassis and cab variant.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
The register lists here 44 versions with four- to eight-cylinder engines; for part of the models displacements of 5,940 to 8,260 cm³ and outputs of 81 to 129 kW are recorded, plus unladen weights of 3,820 to 9,980 kg, gross weights of 6,000 to 17,500 kg and widths of 2,180 to 2,600 mm; lengths are recorded only for part of the models, at 5,750 to 10,230 mm.
The Cargo was and remains widespread in distribution traffic, with municipalities and on construction sites, and in Turkey is among the most-built truck ranges; older model years with Perkins or Cummins engines are still numerous in service in central and eastern Europe.
On a used example, rust on the frame and cab, the condition of the clutch and manual gearbox, on the older engines the injection pump and turbocharger, the brakes and suspension, and the parts supply, which runs through the Ford and Ford Otosan network and independent commercial-vehicle workshops, all count.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Ford Cargo, Ford
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 81 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,940 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,180 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.6 kW/t (81 kW / 5.2 t)
Stronger than 3% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 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 0811 have?
The Ford CARGO 0811 delivers 81 kW.
How much does the Ford CARGO 0811 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,180 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford CARGO 0811?
7,500 kg.
What engine does the Ford CARGO 0811 have?
5,940 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Ford CARGO 0811?
6,700 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Ford CARGO 0811 built?
Production years: 1983.
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.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; 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.
Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Other models in this series
CARGO 0608-A1AA
CARGO 0712-B1CA
CARGO 0713-B1CA
CARGO 0713-BICA
CARGO 0811-C2BA
CARGO 0812-C2CA
CARGO 0813 C2CA
CARGO 0813-C2CA C3CA
CARGO 0813-C3CA
CARGO 0813-C5CA
CARGO 0815
CARGO 0912-DRCA
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
Truck in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
