04.10.2007 A PLETHORA OF FIAT PROFESSIONAL CONVERSIONS STAND OUT AT TRANSPOTEC 2007

As a background to the stand created in view of the Transpotec 2007, Fiat Professional created a special Village where some vehicles produced by leading outfitters are on show.

Among these special vehicles, those built around the Ducato models stand out: this is the best proof of the versatility of a model that, thanks to a modular chassis concept, was always able to offer the right solution for all needs related to city and inter-city light transport. Its range is extremely diversified and, considering body-engine-mechanics combinations, it offers some 2000 versions, over 300 types of body variants, 150 optionals and 120 colours, not to mention the countless solutions offered by coachbuilders-outfitters specialized in leisure models (campers, caravans, motor homes) or special passenger transport (minibuses, school buses, ambulances, vehicles for the disabled) and goods (large, insulated, armoured bodies for the transport of valuables, mobile shops).

In Milan visitors to the Village will be able to experience and appreciate, at first hand, all the winning qualities of the Ducato model in its many versions:
 
 -  two models of mobile workshop produced by Order System and by Baggio and De Sordi;
 -  a 22 m3 van in aluminium built by Aluvan Italia on a Cabinato model, with long wheelbase and extra-overhang;
 -  a vehicle intended for Road Rescue outfitted by the Algema Company: it features hydraulic tilt platform and rear pneumatic suspensions. The total length of the vehicle is over 7.2 metres while the loading surface area is 4.9 metres (useful capacity 1600 kg);
 -  a low frame proposed solution proposed by Alko with 4.3 m wheelbase and frame length of 5.3 metres, coupled to a tractor cab;
 - hydraulic sideboards and tailgate for automatic loading complete the features offered by Dhollandia;
 - two Ducato trucks made by Scattolini: one with fixed, 4.0 m cargo body and the other with three-way tilt cargo body 3.15 metre long;
 - among Onnicar's proposal we will find: the first vehicle, built around the Maxi Cabinato model, long wheelbase, with 18 metre aerial platform and 200 kg cradle. The second is a truck with three-way tilt aluminium cargo body, 3.15 metres long, net capacity 1450 kg. The third Ducato model is also a truck but with double cab with accommodation for 7 (including driver), equipped with fixed cargo body, 2.5 metres in length and capacity of 1000 kg, plus hydraulic crane with lifting capacity of 700 kg and 4.5 metre boom;
 - Panorama 4x4 outfitted by Dangel will also raise great interest. Equipped with the powerful 120 Multijet, the vehicle offers all-wheel traction allowing travelling on any road and in conditions of low adhesion. In detail, the 4x4 transmission is of the permanent type controlled by an exclusive magnetic joint - patented by the outfitter - which automatically transfers torque to the axles. Compared to the standard viscous joint, this solution reduces overall size and weight, and also improves riding comfort at low speed and torque transfer times. Front and rear suspensions are 20 and 50 mm higher respectively, compared to the basic 4x2 vehicle;
 

FIAT DUCATO

Two Ducato models intended for passenger transport will also be present at the Fiat Professional Village: the first is a 13-seat Minibus (+ driver) equipped with the 160 Multijet Power, the second is a Scuolabus Medie, fitted with the 120 Multijet, which can carry up to 21 students, in addition to tutor and driver.

FIAT DUCATO

As a background to the stand created in view of the Transpotec 2007, Fiat Professional created a special Village where some vehicles produced by leading outfitters are on show.


- Two Ducato models intended for passenger transport will also be present at the Fiat Professional Village: the first is a 13-seat Minibus (+ driver) equipped with the 160 Multijet Power, the second is a Scuolabus Medie, fitted with the 120 Multijet, which can carry up to 21 students, in addition to tutor and driver.

Together with these Ducato models, also five outfits of the new Fiorino will be on show, which proves that the model is able to meet the most diversified requirements. The first vehicle, by Storevan (Fami Group), intended for mail collection and distribution, is offered with a corrugated aluminium load platform, suitable for the installation of a rotary hopper (for picking up the mail from the boxes), and plastic containers. The protection of the load platform is ensured by plastic liner, while security of the load is guaranteed by a padlock system, positioned on the rear and side doors.

The second vehicle, by Car Fibreglass, has a washable interior lining which is also waterproof and not adversely affected by disinfection: thus, it is recommended for the transportation of food and medical goods. In detail, it is a kit consisting of pre-moulded sides, easy to install (assembling takes only 4-6 hours) which does not affect load volume and especially the vehicle weight capacity.

Wurth will show a new Fiorino converted to a mobile workshop with suitable and multi-functional accessories including extractable drawers, shelves with object-holding recesses, cabinets and pipes-holders. The fourth vehicle, outfitted by the new Carrozzeria Torinese, offers a specific solution for telephone and electricity companies, similarly to the outfits already produced on Panda Van Dobḷ Cargo and Ducato models. The conversion consists of an aluminium lined wooden platform, cabinet with drawers and recesses overhanging above the wheel box, a 6 kg fire extinguisher while, the driver's cab has a First Aid kit and another 2 kg extinguisher.

The last Fiorino exhibited at the Milan exhibition will be an outfit by Novaplast suitably refrigerated for urban deliveries. Effective insulating panels perfectly match the interior of the load platform and a double door seal ensures efficient refrigeration. The floor of the refrigerated cell is bath tub shaped to avoid infiltrations between the panels and the body, while refrigeration is provided by a cooler unit with flat evaporator for 0° C temperatures.

An isothermal Dobḷ Cargo van equipped with 0 - 4° C refrigerator, and three other outfit versions based on the Scudo model complete the exhibits in the Fiat Professional Village. In detail, Storevan and Sortimo Italia have built two mobile workshops while Car Fibreglass converted a Scudo Maxi into an isothermal van intended for the delivery of food, in compliance with HACCP regulations.
 

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