Ford Transit 17-seat minibus

The Ford Transit 460 17-seat minibus is renowned for its practicality and efficiency, making it a popular choice for schools. It features a six-speed gearbox and boasts a fuel consumption rate of up to 43.5 MPG.

The minibus’s dimensions of 6.70m & height of 2.68m, contribute to its spaciousness, while a gross vehicle weight of 4.6 tons underscores its sturdy build.

EcoBlue 130ps or 165ps, Leader / Trend / Limited, Automatic & Manual

For a long time, and Ford minibuses have been regarded as the safest on the market, historically they are certainly the most popular choice for schools and charitable organisations.

The Ford Transit 17 seat minibus is considered a full sized minibus and is one of the largest minibuses on the market. 16 passengers is the maximum you can drive on either a standard car licence or with D1 entitlement. This minibus requires D1 entitlement to drive.

D1 required

The 17 seat Euro 5 Ford has a GVW of 4100kg which means it requires D1 entitlement to drive, even if you also have specialist lifting equipment for your disabled passengers fitted.

Euro 5 v Euro 6

New Ford Transit Minibuses are Euro 6, meaning they meet the Euro 6 emission requirements.

One of the key differences between a Euro 5 and a Euro 6 minibus are the emissions. The NOx limit for Euro 5 diesel vehicles was 180mg/km which has been reduced to just 80mg/km for Euro 6 diesels making them cleaner and more efficient. This also means that you don’t have to worry about charges in ULEZ, clean air or low emission zones, as the Euro 6 17 Seat Ford Minibus meets the conditions for exemption.

Ford has also taken the opportunity to make a number of changes to the chassis and introduce new technology, which makes the Euro 6 models more refined and safer than the Euro 5.

The Ford Transit 17-seat minibus (L3H2) can be configured to be a wheelchair accessible minibus, whether you choose the diesel or electric version.

A ramp or lift can be added to the rear of the bus and the seats made removable with floor tracking and cant rails for securing your wheelchair users comfortably and safely.

‘A range of 2.2 litre TDCi HD diesel engines 125PS or 155PS RWD and which are Euro VI compliant, with 6-speed transmissions, deliver high levels of power and torque along with exceptional fuel efficiency to keep your running costs low. These advanced powertrains are also engineered to make journeys smoother and more relaxing for drivers and passengers alike.’ (Source)

Emissions control features of the Ford Transit Minibus include;

• More fuel-efficient gear changes
• Auto-stop, for cutting the engine at traffic lights and level crossings, for example
• Acceleration control, which recognises the payload of your vehicle and allows for a reduction of up to 15% fuel consumption.

The Ford Transit Minibus is one of the factory-manufactured vehicles that is specifically designed for the transportation of up 16-passengers and their luggage.

The majority of Rivervale’s used vehicles come with these features as standard:

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