I am looking to buy my first ever transit, secondhand.i need a lwb and have about 2,500 to spend.The problem is i don't know what the different model numbers mean.
It must be a lwb, must be 2.5 diesel, but do i buy 260, 280, 350?
Can anyone tell me the difference.I will also need it to be suitable to pull a trailer & digger.
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Mark
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buying first ever transit
by braziersrus » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:33 pm
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Re: buying first ever transit
by Altransit » Wed Sep 02, 2009 9:36 pm
If you're looking for a Mk6 (year 2000 onwards) the best one for towing will be a 350 LWB 2.4 litre RWD
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Re: buying first ever transit
by Luke » Wed Sep 02, 2009 10:19 pm
to pull a digger and trailer you need a 350 
350 means 3500kg max load weight and it'll also be the one with the biggest towing capacity - check it before you buy that the digger & trailer isnt too much for it 
350 means 3500kg max load weight
and it'll also be the one with the biggest towing capacity - check it before you buy that the digger & trailer isnt too much for it -
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