Rakos Volkswagen TRANSPORTER
Built: 2018 · Series: Other models
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Rakos/Volkswagen – collective page of Crafter and Transporter chassis with third-party bodies outside the named series: 1,968 cc four-cylinder diesel, gross weight 3,000 to 3,500 kg
This collective page lists Volkswagen chassis carrying the Rakos body designation, which the register has not assigned to a named series of its own. The designations Crafter and Transporter point to the two VW series on which the bodies are fitted here – the Crafter as the larger, the Transporter as the mid-size VW commercial series.
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The register lists here 2 versions with a 1,968 cc four-cylinder engine, kerb weights from 2,003 to 2,053 kg, gross weights from 3,000 to 3,500 kg, lengths from 5,350 to 5,930 mm and widths from 1,970 to 2,320 mm.
Chassis with third-party bodies on a VW base serve trades and businesses as box, van or special bodies, with the choice between Crafter and Transporter depending on the load volume and payload needed within the 3 to 3.5-tonne class.
The Crafter and Transporter differ fundamentally in their drivetrains: the Crafter is rear-wheel drive and shares its chassis with the Mercedes Sprinter, while the T6 Transporter is front-wheel drive as standard and only drives the rear wheels as well with the optional 4Motion system.
When buying used, check the condition and tightness of the body, rust on the chassis frame beneath the body mounting, the condition of the clutch, dual-mass flywheel and brakes on the VW base, and the separate parts supply through Volkswagen for the chassis and through the bodybuilder.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Rakos/Volkswagen
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,968 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,320 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,003 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Rakos Volkswagen TRANSPORTER weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,003 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Rakos Volkswagen TRANSPORTER?
3,000 kg.
What engine does the Rakos Volkswagen TRANSPORTER have?
4 cylinders, 1,968 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Rakos Volkswagen TRANSPORTER?
5,350 mm × 2,320 mm.
When was the Rakos Volkswagen TRANSPORTER built?
Production years: 2018.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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