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Ford Transit

Built: 1940-1947 · Series: Other models

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The Transit comes from Ford. Production: 1940-1947. The engine delivers 125 kW, has 5 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,199 cm³. The machine is 5,981 mm long and 2,150 mm wide. The unladen weight is 2,130 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,950 mm. Transmission: 3-speed manual gearbox. The gross vehicle weight is 3,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 6 gears. Its predecessor was the 70. It was succeeded by the 8. Rated output across the Ford range ranges from 7 to 504 kW; the Transit sits in the lower part of that range with 125 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the F-250 SuperCap below it with 124 kW and the TW-35 above it with 127 kW. 4082 Ford models across 50 series are on record. The model is listed under Buses & coaches. 29 verified figures from 3 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine	Ford 239 cid "flathead" V-8correct
Power	125 kWcorrect
Cylinders	5correct
Displacement	3,199 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length	5,981 mmcorrect
Length	25 ftcorrect
Width	2,150 mmcorrect
Width	96 in (2438,4 mm)correct
Height	9 ftcorrect
Wheelbase	3,950 mmcorrect
Wheelbase	12 ftcorrect
Unladen weight	2,130 kgcorrect
Unladen weight	10,600 lbs (4808,1 kg)correct
Gross vehicle weight	3,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox	3-speed manual gearboxcorrect
Gears	6correct
Wheels	4correct

Origin and approval

Body	body on chassiscorrect
Vehicle class	buscorrect
Predecessor	70correct
Successor	8 MBcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 58.7 kW/t (125 kW / 2.1 t)

Stronger than 78% of the buses & coaches in the register — out of 41 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Ford Transit have?

The Ford Transit delivers 125 kW.

How much does the Ford Transit weigh?

The unladen weight is 2,130 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford Transit?

3,500 kg.

What engine does the Ford Transit have?

5 cylinders, 3,199 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Ford Transit?

5,981 mm × 2,150 mm.

When was the Ford Transit built?

Production years: 1940-1947.

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.
Shift the gearbox cold and warm — jumps only show up at temperature.
Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.

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This page carries 30 individual figures for this model. They come from 4 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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