westmicher
Veteran Expediter
We looked at mpg first & foremost... the Promaster being substantially shorter height & being lighter, with a more efficient drive train has to deliver better mpg... and we are seeing others report the same. My Promaster is delivering a consistent 21+ mpg on regular gasoline. I have all the reciepts from day one to prove it.
The cargo floor is 160" long which is, in my opinion, just about the shortest length we could possibly fit 3 skids and all the proper gear to make our drivers comfortable... which is important to retain great drivers.
The ceiling is just tall enough (76" inside) to insulate with inpenatrable 4" insulation and plywood while still allowing a 6' person to stand. Ford has more height in the Jumbo Transit, which we don't need.
We buy Promasters at invoice that is thousands and thousands less than a $printer, but I do not know how Ford dealers are marking up theirs.
We are now ordering our Promasters with the air ride drivers seat, which we know will save our drivers backs over time. When ordered with the air ride drivers seat, the passenger seat is automatically deleted, making perfect space for a small kitchen, including a real RV refrigerator/freezer, microwave, and storage that is securely and permantly affixed to the truck. None of this has to be moved or adjusted in order to load 3 skids, saving our drivers grief and equipment abuse.
Most importantly, our drivers cruise through the McDonald's drive throughs while Jumbo Transit drivers are walking!
You will be happy with your handsome Transit, but we will make more money and probably be more comfortable in our Promasters. As long as we are "guaranteeing" things, I guarantee that!
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