Ford Transit 130
Built: 1971-1985 · Series: Transit
More machines from model year 1971
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Ford Transit — L and H matter more than the engine figure
On a Transit it is not the engine that decides whether the vehicle suits the work but two codes: L for length, H for roof height. L1 is the shortest wheelbase, L4 the longest; H1 the flat roof, H3 the high roof. An L3H2 is therefore long with a medium roof. Anyone who knows their load can read from that, before any viewing, whether it will fit.
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This L/H system is not a Ford peculiarity. Mercedes, Volkswagen, Renault, Peugeot and Citroën use the same codes. It allows vans of different brands to be compared directly — though the centimetres behind them differ by manufacturer. The step is comparable, the measurement is not.
Which steps a given year offers changes across the generations. Not every Transit comes in all four lengths, and the shortest step offered is not called L1 in every generation. Anyone who depends on the centimetre should check the interior measurement of the actual vehicle, not just the code.
The second decision is drive. The Transit comes with front-, rear- and all-wheel drive. Front drive gives a lower loading lip and more traction when empty, rear drive carries heavy loads better and tows more. Anyone regularly running fully loaded or towing should look harder here than at the engine.
Alongside the Transit there are the smaller Transit Custom, the Transit Connect and the Transit Courier. The names are similar, the vehicles are not: these are separate ranges of different sizes. Listings mix them regularly — checking gross vehicle weight and load length separates them more reliably than the name does.
Sources: Van Guide: Ford Transit dimensions, Van Shelves: L/H codes decoded, BAS World
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 48 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 1,688 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,130 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,150 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,030 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 6correct |
| Top speed | 115 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 30 kW/t (48 kW / 1.6 t)
Stronger than 4% of the vans in the register — out of 7,144 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 130 have?
The Ford Transit 130 delivers 48 kW.
How much does the Ford Transit 130 weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Ford Transit 130?
3,000 kg.
What engine does the Ford Transit 130 have?
4 cylinders, 1,688 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Ford Transit 130 go?
Top speed is 115 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Ford Transit 130?
5,130 mm × 2,150 mm.
When was the Ford Transit 130 built?
Production years: 1971-1985.
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.
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