Mk7 Transit 260 or 280? Pros and cons please!

[luke850]

Hi all...

I’m looking at getting a 10-12 plate Mk7 Transit. Will mostly be used for running about to auctions and antique fairs, probably won’t be loaded to the rafters very often as I rent larger vans when needed. Want a swb as more practical day to day.

Other than the obvious 200kg extra payload weight capacity, are there any other pros and cons between the 260 and 280? What are your experiences and opinions?

Thanks in advance!

[bigjohnthomas]

No difference
Just same apart from the extra 200 turnips
Prob even got the same springs?
Might have
Might not have

[dumper]

Which ever you go for get one with all the toys on aircon/ crews control/ fog lights if you can

[bigjohnthomas]

Of course if you ask mike he'll tell you a story about the 260 having a nicer ride than the 280
But that's just bat sh*t I've had a 260 and a 280 and the only thing that makes any difference is the tyres and I have a sensitive hemoroid ridden arse

Princess and a pea init

[luke850]

Thanks for replies chaps!

No one had any issues with the smaller bhp in the 260 then? Remapping looks the way to go with it.

[Altransit]

Thanks for replies chaps!

No one had any issues with the smaller bhp in the 260 then? Remapping looks the way to go with it.

You're getting a bit confused here, the 260 or 280 is the weight carrying ability, not the BHP.
Either one could have any engine fitted

[luke850]

Yeah I know, but the 260 always has the 85hp engine whereas the 280 often has the 115 I believe? Thanks.

[bigjohnthomas]

My 280 was a 110ps
Prob 85 because your looking at basic tramp van
If your a gentleman you'll be wanting at least a trend or limited
the older ones 57-08 were lx and glx
Or if your the athletic sporty type like myself you'll need a sport

[knobby1]

Or if your the athletic sporty type like myself

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Lord Knobrot

[bigjohnthomas]

Snork

[knobby1]

Snork

Thank you Sir....and you're welcome..!

Athletic type indeed..!

Lord Knobrot

[mjsroofing]

Yeah I know, but the 260 always has the 85hp engine whereas the 280 often has the 115 I believe? Thanks.

Isn't the transit sport a 260

[Punto443]

Yeah I know, but the 260 always has the 85hp engine whereas the 280 often has the 115 I believe? Thanks.

That’s a load of pish!

My 260 is a 115, you get both vans in all variants of the fwd engine.

[Punto443]

Yeah I know, but the 260 always has the 85hp engine whereas the 280 often has the 115 I believe? Thanks.

Isn't the transit sport a 260

Yep it’s just a 130/140 limited in a shellsuit

[luke850]

Yeah I know, but the 260 always has the 85hp engine whereas the 280 often has the 115 I believe? Thanks.

That’s a load of pish!

My 260 is a 115, you get both vans in all variants of the fwd engine.

Hmmm haven’t come across one of these yet. Can get remap to 115 anyway I guess.