Ford Transit (power) 2.4 Duratorq TDCi Fendt Brillant 700 TFD
Performance
Weight
The towing limit is unknown to us. Please check the towing limit!
The Ford Transit (power) 2.4 Duratorq TDCi with a Fendt Brillant 700 TFD with an actual weight of 2260 kg is not a recommended match to drive.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Fendt with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
202
226
Mountains
Risk of snaking
204
33
Weight ratio: 108% (119% of kerbweight)
2260 kg
2100 kg
Free does not exist
Good and independent information cannot be free on the Internet.
You can continue to use the TowCarCalculator by paying a contribution towards the costs of this website.
Please be so kind as to donate a small contribution to Caravantrekker for every useful calculation you made.
Thank you!
Number of useful calculations:
x
Ford Transit (power) 2.4 Duratorq TDCi Fendt Brillant 700 TFD
Actual Weights
Fendt Brillant 700 TFD: 2260 kg.
Ford Transit (power) 2.4 Duratorq TDCi: 2100 kg.
Noseweight: 125 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 108%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 202 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 226 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 204 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 108%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 119%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
Recommended noseweight is 125 kg.
Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 33 points.
If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.
Conclusion
Performance is fairly good.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.