The Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift is particularly suited to construction material handling, palletised deliveries, trade and merchant supply, site logistics support.
Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift Hire
A 3.5t dropside van with tail lift for easy loading of heavy materials. Weekly hire from £200 + VAT; minimum hire 7 days.
About the Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift
The Ford Transit Dropside with Tail Lift combines the versatility of a dropside body with powered lifting capability, ideal for heavier loads and palletised goods.
Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift at a glance
The Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift is a single cab dropside with tail lift. Its indicative payload is 950 kg. The cab seats 3. It uses a diesel powertrain. Approximate overall dimensions are 6.8 m long, 2.47 m wide including mirrors, 2.4 m high. It is particularly suited to construction material handling, palletised deliveries, trade and merchant supply.
Model or equivalent: specifications, payload, dimensions, equipment and imagery are indicative. The exact vehicle supplied can vary, so confirm any essential requirement before booking.
Key features
- Powered tail lift for safe loading
- Dropside body for flexible access
- Strong payload capability
- Ideal for palletised goods
- Category B licence compatible
Best for
- Construction material handling
- Palletised deliveries
- Trade and merchant supply
- Site logistics support
Vehicle support can include servicing, maintenance and 24/7 breakdown and recovery. The exact package will be confirmed with your quote.
Quick specifications
- Fuel: Diesel
- Transmission: Manual
- Seats: 3
- Weight class: 3.5t
- Body style: Single Cab Dropside with Tail Lift
- Indicative payload: 950 kg
- Overall length: 6.8 m
- Overall height: 2.4 m
- Braked towing: 2,800 kg
- Licence: Category B
Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift specifications
| Vehicle | Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford |
| Model | Transit |
| Variant | 350 L4 Dropside Tail Lift |
| Designation | OR EQUIVALENT |
| Body | Single Cab Dropside with Tail Lift |
| Type | Dropside |
| Size class | L4 |
| Weight class | 3.5t |
| Seats | 3 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Cab type | Single Cab |
| Driving licence | Category B |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Drive | RWD |
| Gears | 6 |
| Engine | 1,995 cc |
| Power | 130 PS |
| Torque | 360 Nm |
| Fuel tank | 80 L |
| Fuel economy (WLTP) | 35 mpg |
| CO2 | 202 g/km |
| Emissions standard | Euro 6d |
| Indicative payload | 950 kg |
| Gross vehicle mass | 3,500 kg |
| Kerb weight | 2,550 kg |
| Towing capacity (braked) | 2,800 kg |
| Towing capacity (unbraked) | 750 kg |
| Overall length | 6.8 m |
| Overall height | 2.4 m |
| Width including mirrors | 2.47 m |
| Turning circle | 14.5 m |
| Bed/load length | 4.2 m |
| Bed/load width | 2.1 m |
| Bed/load height | 0.4 m |
| Loading height | 1,000 mm |
| ULEZ | Recorded as compliant; confirm the supplied registration |
| Clean Air Zone | Recorded as compliant; confirm the supplied registration |
Specifications are indicative for the named model or an equivalent vehicle. Conversions, bodybuilders, model years and trim levels can change dimensions, payload, equipment and efficiency. Confirm critical measurements and legal requirements before booking.
Hire the Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift
Hire starts from a minimum of 7 days. We'll confirm current availability, weekly pricing, mileage, insurance requirements and the support included with the proposed agreement.
Compare this model with other construction & trade vehicle hire, or browse the full van range.
Using the vehicle mainly for a particular job? See our construction and trade vehicle hire service for use-specific guidance.
Need the vehicle for several weeks or months? See long term van hire. Need several vehicles? See fleet van hire.
Call 01422 361 436 or email sales@queensburyvanhire.co.uk.
Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift Hire FAQs
Answers about suitability, specifications, price, hire length and collection.
What is the Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift best for?
How much does Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift hire cost?
Weekly hire starts from £200 + VAT , with a typical listed range of £200–£275 + VAT per week . The final quote depends on the vehicle, term, mileage, specification and availability.
What can the Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift carry?
The listed model has an indicative payload of 950 kg . Confirm payload and critical dimensions for the actual registration before loading.
Can the Ford Transit Dropside Tail Lift tow?
The listed model shows an indicative braked towing capacity of 2,800 kg. Towing is subject to the actual vehicle, fitted equipment, your licence, the trailer and the hire agreement, so it must be agreed before booking.
What licence do I need?
The listed vehicle requires Category B. We'll confirm driving entitlement and any use-specific requirements before hire.
Can I hire this vehicle for several months?
Yes, subject to availability and agreement. If you need the vehicle for several weeks or months, see our long term van hire service so the vehicle, mileage, maintenance and duration can be considered together.
Is servicing and breakdown support included?
Servicing, maintenance and 24/7 breakdown and recovery are available as part of appropriate arrangements. The exact support included with this vehicle will be stated in your quote and agreement.
Where do I collect and return the vehicle?
Collection and return are at Spaniard Hall Farm, Brighouse & Denholme Gate Road, Halifax, HX3 7TG. Queensbury Van Hire does not deliver hire vehicles.
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