Force Traveller

Force Traveller
Overview
Manufacturer	Force Motors
Also called	Tempo Traveller (Old)
Production	1987–present
Body and chassis
Class	Van (M) Small truck
Related	Shaktiman 400 Mercedes-Benz TN Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N Volkswagen LT
Powertrain
Engine	OM616 (early vans) FM 2.6 CR ED
Chronology
Predecessor	Harburger Transporter [1]

The Force Traveller is a light commercial vehicle (LCV) built on a Monocoque platform and available for Passenger and Cargo movement. The Passenger version is available in a seating range of 9 to 25 Seats. It is made and distributed by Indian manufacturer Force Motors Limited. ^[2]

The Product is available in various configurations in Non Air Condition (NAC) and Air Condition (AC) to accommodate seating options based on customer requirement.

It was originally launched in 1987 as the Tempo Traveller. The overall branding got updated to Force Traveller in the year 2005. A wider version of the Force Traveller was introduced in 2012.

First generation

First Generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Force Motors
Also called	Tempo Traveller (Old)
Production	1987-Present
Body and chassis
Class	Bus M2, Delivery Van (N2),
Related	Shaktiman 400 Mercedes-Benz TN
Powertrain
Engine	OM616 (early vans) FM 2.6 CR ED
Chronology
Predecessor	Harburg Transporter [1]

Derivatives

There are different configurations for different uses including Luxury van, Minibus, School bus, Staff bus, Ambulance, Quick Response Vehicle, and a Delivery Van.

Other options include Passenger / Cargo, Regular width / Wider width, different Lengths based on Number of Seats with Non AC and AC.

The Force Traveller is very popular Model among the transport line in India, due to its versatile nature of seating. It comes in various configurations and is visible Pan India.

Specification

The Traveller is powered by a Mercedes-Benz derived 2.6-litre (2596 cc) FM 2.6 CR BS VI Phase 2 engine, with Diesel and CNG options. The diesel unit produces 85 kW (114 ps) @ 2950 rpm and torque of 350 Nm (257 lb⋅ft) @ 1400 - 2200 rpm..

Earlier Force models were powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM616 engine

Second generation

Second Generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Force Motors
Also called	Tempo Traveller
Production	2023-Present
Body and chassis
Class	Bus (M2) Delivery Van (N2)
Related	Volkswagen LT Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N

References

1. TRUCK magazine, September 1982, p37 ^{[ full citation needed ]}
2. "Traveller Utility Van". Force Motors. Retrieved 17 December 2022.