New Transit Tipper Makes Work Easier

BRENTWOOD, UNITED KINGDOM – August 17, 2010: The new Ford One Stop Shop Transit Tipper is the latest version of the UK's best-selling tipper. It has been the benchmark for the industry since its launch 12 years ago, evolving through user feedback and legislative requirements and setting new standards in design and safety while backed up by a comprehensive after-sales service.

Fleet operators have told Ford that productivity, safety, and cost of ownership are the areas constantly reviewed for efficiency improvements. Every aspect of this new Transit Tipper has been geared to improve these operational needs.

Mark Simpson, marketing director, Ford of Britain, said: "The success of the Ford One Stop Shop programme can be attributed to our customers. We listened to their operational concerns and needs and created a programme to cater for thousands of different types of businesses. Transit's dependability and robustness enable us to create commercial vehicles that provide effective business solutions."

There are 35 changes to the Tipper providing benefits in productivity, improved safety and cost of ownership:

Productivity: Improved payload, lower loading height, intuitive tipper control gear. Safety: Body lock down, TÜV approval. Cost of Ownership: Reduced regular maintenance requirements, repositioned end outline marker lamps incorporating LED lamps, simplified systems and reduced parts count.

Recognising that Fleet and Rental operators are under increasing pressure from their duty of care responsibilities, the Transit Tipper still remains the only Tipper in the industry to be approved by the TÜV Rheinland Group; a global leader in independent testing and assessment services. This gives Fleet managers the confidence that their purchase decision has been independently verified for safety and production conformity.