Force Traveller
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| Force Traveller | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Force Motors |
| Also called | Tempo Traveller Tempo Excel Force LCV |
| Production | 1987-Present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Van (M) Small truck |
| Related | Shaktiman 400 Mercedes-Benz TN Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Volkswagen LT |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | OM616 (early vans) FM 2.6 CR ED |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Harburger 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 (First Gen), 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.
First generation
[edit]| First Generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Force Motors |
| Also called | Tempo Traveller |
| Production | 1987-Present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Van (M) Small truck |
| Related | Shaktiman 400 Mercedes-Benz TN |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | OM616 (early vans) FM 2.6 CR ED |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Harburg Transporter[1] |
Derivatives
[edit]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 configurations.
Specification
[edit]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.
Second generation
[edit]| Second Generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Force Motors |
| Also called | Tempo Traveller Force Urbania |
| Production | 2023-Present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Van (M) Small truck |
| Related | Volkswagen LT Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N |
References
[edit]- ^ a b TRUCK magazine, September 1982, p37 [full citation needed]
- ^ "Traveller Utility Van". Force Motors. Retrieved 17 December 2022.