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Title: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Pure Glass on March 12, 2011, 04:48:08 pm

Afternoon all.

I know I've mentioned this before, but didnt really get a firm answer. Im about to buy an 04 Transit 300 SWB 85hp.

Is the 85hp enough to pull 650l plus?

I dont mind a slow van, but would it be enough?

Ta, Steve

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: mark blundell on March 12, 2011, 04:58:42 pm

hi steve

yeah it will be fine my 03 transit 300 had a 75 psi engine in and it is fine i have a 750l tank in there
i have changed the engine but i am still running with the fuel pump ecu and injectors as the 75psi and mine is fine bit on the slow side but im fine with that

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Dave Mills on March 12, 2011, 05:51:53 pm

Quote from: Pure Glass on March 12, 2011, 04:48:08 pm

Afternoon all.

I know I've mentioned this before, but didnt really get a firm answer. Im about to buy an 04 Transit 300 SWB 85hp.

Is the 85hp enough to pull 650l plus?

I dont mind a slow van, but would it be enough?

Ta, Steve

Mine's 95 and pulls 600 perfectly well; I wouldn't be bothered by 80 and 650 at all.

(Just don't try to outrun any Ferraris)

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Ian101 on March 12, 2011, 05:55:37 pm

got exactly same van and same size tank .. 2 up with a full water tank and full fuel tank ..... no problems at all

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Pure Glass on March 12, 2011, 06:36:35 pm

Thanks lads-eased that bit of doubt.

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Pure Glass on March 12, 2011, 06:37:31 pm

Thanks lads. You've eased a bit of worry

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Spruce on March 12, 2011, 07:34:12 pm

With diesels Horse Power doesn't mean much - what's important is the torque the engine develops and how it's used with gearing.  It's totally different to a petrol engine.

Title: Re: 85hp - enpugh for 650l tank
Post by: Steve_c on March 12, 2011, 09:09:10 pm

Quote from: Pure Glass on March 12, 2011, 04:48:08 pm

Afternoon all.

I know I've mentioned this before, but didnt really get a firm answer. Im about to buy an 04 Transit 300 SWB 85hp.

Is the 85hp enough to pull 650l plus?

I dont mind a slow van, but would it be enough?

Ta, Steve

I have the same van, your be fine up to 3 ton.