About the Transit

The shuttle platform. MacPherson front suspension, leaf-sprung rear axle, vacuum-assisted dual-circuit brakes and automotive laminated glass. Every length is available open-sided or fully enclosed with doors.

Overall3900 x 1510 x 2120 mm153.5 x 59.4 x 83.5 in
SeriesTransitShuttles
Seating8configurable

2025 model year

Full specification

Reproduced in full from the manufacturer's configuration sheet, revision 20250901. Imperial values are converted, not separately measured. First-party specification; not independent validation.

8 seats

Transit TR8 — 8 seats specification
Overall L x W x H	3900 x 1510 x 2120 mm153.5 x 59.4 x 83.5 in
Wheelbase	2020 mm79.5 in
Seating capacity	8
Kerb weight	995 kg2194 lb
Gross vehicle weight	1675 kg3693 lb
Track, front / rear	1300 / 1300 mm51.2 / 51.2 in
Ground clearance	140 mm5.5 in
Turning radius, outer	≤ 4.5 m≤ 14.8 ft
Luggage rack	240 x 1420 x 250 mm9.4 x 55.9 x 9.8 in
Range	70 km43 mi
Top speed	≤ 30 km/h, adjustable≤ 19 mph, adjustable
Max gradient, laden	≤ 15%
System voltage	48 V
Motor	48 V 5 kW three-phase AC induction motor, copper-wound, high torque and low noise
Controller	48 V 350 A three-phase AC controller with stepless CMOS drive, regenerative electronic braking, anti-rollback, automatic downhill speed limiting and programmable mapping
Battery	Eight 6 V 170 Ah deep-cycle maintenance-free lead-acid batteries
Charger	On-board intelligent high-frequency charger, 220 V AC input, 48 V DC / 25 A output
Charge time	8 hours
Chassis	High-strength steel ladder-frame chassis, electrophoretic primer plus powder coat
Front axle and suspension	MacPherson strut independent front suspension, coil springs with hydraulic dampers
Rear axle and suspension	Solid rear axle on leaf springs with hydraulic dampers
Brakes	Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes — ventilated front discs, rear drums — with hand-brake parking and vacuum assistance
Steering	Dual-pinion rack-and-pinion steering with speed-sensitive electric power assistance
Tyres and wheels	165/70R13 tubeless radial tyres on steel rims
Body	High-strength composite body with an injection-moulded PP front cowl for impact resistance
Canopy	Reinforced composite panel on an aluminium frame — light, UV-stable and fade-resistant
Roof pillars	Custom aluminium front and rear pillars — high strength, corrosion-free
Glazing	Automotive laminated safety glass
Floor	Chequer-plate aluminium floor — corrosion-free and hard-wearing
Seating	Automotive-grade PU seating, ergonomically profiled
Dash and instrumentation	Injection-moulded dash with combination switchgear, key switch, emergency cut-off and a multifunction LCD showing voltage, state of charge, speed and odometer with media playback — USB/Type-C, storage cubby and cup holders
Lighting and signalling	LED high/low beam, indicators, combination LED tail lamps, horn and reversing buzzer
Additional standard equipment	Reversing camera Multimedia display Two-point retractable seat belts Safety chains Stainless steel luggage rack Audio system Fire extinguisher Brake booster Power steering USB socket Centre rear-view mirror

Enclosed, with doors

Transit TR8 — Enclosed, with doors specification
Overall L x W x H	3900 x 1510 x 2120 mm153.5 x 59.4 x 83.5 in
Wheelbase	2020 mm79.5 in
Seating capacity	8
Kerb weight	1150 kg2535 lb
Gross vehicle weight	1830 kg4034 lb
Track, front / rear	1300 / 1300 mm51.2 / 51.2 in
Ground clearance	140 mm5.5 in
Turning radius, outer	≤ 4.5 m≤ 14.8 ft
Range	60 km37 mi
Top speed	≤ 30 km/h, adjustable≤ 19 mph, adjustable
Max gradient, laden	≤ 15%
System voltage	48 V
Motor	48 V 5 kW three-phase AC induction motor, copper-wound, high torque and low noise
Controller	48 V 350 A three-phase AC controller with stepless CMOS drive, regenerative electronic braking, anti-rollback, automatic downhill speed limiting and programmable mapping
Battery	Eight 6 V 170 Ah deep-cycle maintenance-free lead-acid batteries
Charger	On-board intelligent high-frequency charger, 220 V AC input, 48 V DC / 25 A output
Charge time	8 hours
Chassis	High-strength steel ladder-frame chassis, electrophoretic primer plus powder coat
Front axle and suspension	MacPherson strut independent front suspension, coil springs with hydraulic dampers
Rear axle and suspension	Solid rear axle on leaf springs with hydraulic dampers
Brakes	Dual-circuit hydraulic brakes — ventilated front discs, rear drums — with hand-brake parking and vacuum assistance
Steering	Dual-pinion rack-and-pinion steering with speed-sensitive electric power assistance
Tyres and wheels	165/70R13 tubeless radial tyres on steel rims
Body	High-strength composite front structure with an injection-moulded PP front cowl for impact resistance
Canopy	Reinforced composite panel on an aluminium frame — light, UV-stable and fade-resistant
Roof pillars	Custom aluminium front and rear pillars — high strength, corrosion-free
Doors	High-strength steel door frames with aluminium skins and sliding windows
Glazing	Automotive laminated safety glass
Floor	Chequer-plate aluminium floor — corrosion-free and hard-wearing
Seating	Automotive-grade PU seating, ergonomically profiled
Dash and instrumentation	Injection-moulded dash with combination switchgear, key switch, emergency cut-off and a multifunction LCD showing voltage, state of charge, speed and odometer with media playback — USB/Type-C, storage cubby and cup holders
Lighting and signalling	LED high/low beam, indicators, combination LED tail lamps, horn and reversing buzzer
Additional standard equipment	Reversing camera Multimedia display Two-point retractable seat belts Safety chains Audio system Fire extinguisher Brake booster Power steering USB socket Centre rear-view mirror