DEARBORN, Mich - Ford has introduced the new Transit Connect, developed for small business owners such as pest control operators.
“Transit Connect was developed to bring small-business owners a new vehicle choice, offering significantly improved fuel economy, generous and accessible cargo space with the agility and maneuverability to deliver the goods in tight quarters,” said Rob Stevens, chief nameplate engineer.
Some
of this vehicle's features include: Low operating and ownership costs;
a fuel-efficient 2.0-liter engine; 135.3 cubic feet of cargo space; a
payload capacity up to 1,600 pounds; available Ford Work Solutions
technologies; and various cargo management systems. Ford Transit
Connect is built on a dedicated front-wheel drive commercial vehicle
platform.
The vehicle seems to be specially made for pest control with lots of space for signage and great access. Quality Equipment & Spray just put the first pest control spray rig in a Ford Connect this week. Check out our website for photos of this new vehicle and its pest control sprayer.
That sure is interesting. I'm not sure that I can use it in my application. With a 200 gallon tank, if I fill it, will exceed the payload capacity with me in the driver's seat. At least at the beginning of the day. 20 bags of fertilizer also adds 1000 more pounds to my payload.
I wonder if they will offer a heavy duty version. Maybe I should be looking at a box truck instead.
Posted by: Mark B. | September 19, 2009 at 06:38 AM
Mark,
you are probably correct. We put a 100 gallon tank in one Transit and barely had room for the toolbox. I don't think a 200 gallon tank would work. I don't think they are designed for very heavy duty work.
Andrew Greess
Posted by: Andrew Greess | September 19, 2009 at 11:07 AM
I have been reading your blog last couple of weeks and enjoy every bit. Thanks.
Posted by: pest control mesa | November 02, 2009 at 02:04 AM
That would work PERFECTLY for my operation!
Posted by: Jeff | November 20, 2009 at 08:48 AM
Jeff,
If your Ford dealer doesn't have them, let me know and i can give you the name of our dealer. If you are interested in a sprayer, shoot us an email. Thanks for reading.
Andrew Greess
www.qspray.com
Posted by: Andrew Greess | November 21, 2009 at 05:01 PM