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					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; 
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							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 
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							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.  | 
						 
					 
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					- 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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