The Ford Transit Chassis Cab and Cutaway make excellent platforms for box trucks, mobile workshops and specialty bodies. With multiple wheelbase lengths and high payload ratings, the Transit can be tailored to fit the size of box your business needs.
Wheelbase and body length: Transit Chassis Cab models come in 138‑inch, 156‑inch and 178‑inch wheelbases. Most upfitters recommend 14 or 16‑foot boxes on the 138‑inch wheelbase, 16 to 18‑foot boxes on the 156‑inch wheelbase and up to a 20‑foot box on the 178‑inch extended wheelbase. Longer boxes require careful weight distribution to stay within the rear axle weight rating.
GVWR and payload: The Transit 350 and 350HD chassis cabs offer gross vehicle weight ratings up to 11,000 lbs and payloads around 7,000 lbs. Choosing a dual‑rear‑wheel 350HD provides additional stability and allows for heavier boxes and taller bodies.
Height and width: Standard dry freight boxes for the Transit are about 96 inches wide and 84 to 90 inches high. You can specify taller bodies, but overall height must stay within road regulations and center‑of‑gravity limits.
When sizing a box for your Transit Chassis Cab, consider the volume of cargo you haul, weight distribution, and local bridge/overpass clearances. Our commercial vehicle specialists can help you select the right wheelbase and GVWR and coordinate the upfit with trusted body builders.
Ready to build your Transit box truck? Explore our Transit Chassis Cab inventory or contact our team to discuss custom orders and upfit options.
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