[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

I dont know about the other models but the 290 model does not have a payload of 1100Kgs, it is 1014Kgs.

Hi Matt

The payload figures for the 290 L1 with the 2.2 tdci motor are 1083 and 1107. The L2 is just over 1000kgs. The difference in 'old money' is that we would call the L1 the SWB and the L2 the MWB. More weight in the body means a lower payload - which actually doesn't make sense. The bigger the van the more you would want to carry.

Didn't realise you we're talking about the L2, I have an L1.

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

lookslike you will bang yer wrist when reeling in

The handles swivel, out the way, they're in the locked position in the pics, ready to be used. Not done any wrist knocking so far, if I do I'll be sure to be on a pornhub site when it occurs. ;@)

[Spruce]

I dont know about the other models but the 290 model does not have a payload of 1100Kgs, it is 1014Kgs.

Hi Matt

The payload figures for the 290 L1 with the 2.2 tdci motor are 1083 and 1107. The L2 is just over 1000kgs. The difference in 'old money' is that we would call the L1 the SWB and the L2 the MWB. More weight in the body means a lower payload - which actually doesn't make sense. The bigger the van the more you would want to carry.

Didn't realise you we're talking about the L2, I have an L1.

No, I was talking about the L1, so you have a higher payload than you thought you did. 

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

When I spoke to Ford about the 290 L1 I was told the payload is 1014 Kg.

Have you got a link where it confirms what you are saying?

[Spruce]

When I spoke to Ford about the 290 L1 I was told the payload is 1014 Kg.

Have you got a link where it confirms what you are saying?

http://www.ford.co.uk/Hidden/iBrochure/Transit-Custom

page 45 and 46 gives the specs for the various model vans

[MATT BATEMAN (OWC)]

Thankyou, it would appear the payload is 1083Kg. I knew it was all the time, why did you doubt me 

[Spruce]

Thankyou, it would appear the payload is 1083Kg. I knew it was all the time, why did you doubt me 

The trouble is that you do start to wonder what else the salesman said that also isn't correct.

If you’ve financed it, double check that it is what you signed for.

I've seen salesman quietly alter the finance period when he couldn't get the figures he had quoted and then deny everything months later when the customer's new vehicle purchase euphoria had worn off and he had looked at the deal a little more closely. It's too late then and just leaves a bad feeling that never goes away.