Force Traveller
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Force Traveller | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Force Motors |
Production | 1987-Present |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Van (M) Small truck |
Related | Shaktiman 400 |
Powertrain | |
Engine | OM616 (early vans) FM 2.6 CR ED |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Harburg Transporter[1] |
The Force Traveller is a light commercial vehicle (LCV) made and distributed by Indian manufacturer Force Motors.[2]
It is a licensed copy of the Mercedes TN/T1, originally having altered badging then having a new facelift that is completely different. The vents near the wind shield are still there but hidden in the facelift.
It was originally launched in 1987 as the Tempo Traveller, with the Tempo Excel launched in 1999 with a wider range of commercial bodies.
Derivatives[]
There are different configurations for different uses including luxury van, minibus, school bus, ambulance, Quick Response Vehicle, and a pickup.
Other options include high roof / low roof versions, the short chassis / long chassis versions.
The Force Traveller is very popular among the transport line in India, due to its versatile nature of seating. It comes in various configuration.
Specification[]
The Traveller is powered by a Mercedes-Benz derived 2.6-litre (2596 cc) FM 2.6 CR BS VI engine, with CNG and diesel options. The diesel unit produces 67 kW (91 PS; 90 bhp) @ 2800 rpm and torque of 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 1400 - 2400 rpm.
Earlier Tempo models were powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM616 engine, a 2.4-litre (2399 cc) 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 45 kW (61 PS; 60 bhp) @ 4000 rpm and torque of 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm.
Gallery[]
Long wheel base with high roof
A short wheel base version
Old generation of the Force Traveller
Force Traveller used as a minibus
Force Motors Traveller as an Ambulance
Force Motors Traveller luxury van as Traveller Royal
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References[]
- ^ TRUCK: 37. September 1982. Missing or empty
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