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BArmoured vehicles
At a glance
Measured figures
6x6
Single sourceLength
Single sourceConfiguration
| Specification | JCB HMEE | Volkswagen Transporter (T5) |
|---|---|---|
| Crew | 1 or 2[source] | — |
| Type | Backhoe loader[source] | — |
| Place of origin | United Kingdom United States[source] | — |
| Used by | Australia , Belgium , Denmark , Germany , Ireland , Israel , New Zealand , Spain , Sweden , Ukraine , United Kingdom , United States[source] | — |
| Wars | War in Afghanistan Russian invasion of Ukraine[source] | — |
| Manufacturer | JCB[source] |
9.45 to 10.10 m (372 to 398 in) 6x6: 6.9 m (270 in)[source]
Length · source measurement 1
Single sourceLength · source measurement 2
Single sourceLength · source measurement 3
Single source4,892 mm (192.6 in) 5,290 mm (208.3 in) 5,292 mm (208.3 in)[source]
shovel
Single sourcewith armour
Single source2.44 m (96 in) (shovel) 2.95 m (116 in) (with armour)[source]
Width · source measurement 1
Single sourceWidth · source measurement 2
Single sourcedriving
Single sourcefor transport
Single source3.89 m (153 in) (driving) 2.67 m (105 in) (for transport)[source]
chassis cab
Single sourcedouble cab
Single sourceA-kit
Single sourceB-kit
Single sourceC-kit
Single sourceA-kit: 14,125 kg (31,140 lb) B-kit: 15,959 kg (35,184 lb) C-kit: 16,180 kg (35,670 lb)[source]
Maximum; A-kit
Single sourceMaximum; C-kit
Single sourceA-kit: 96 km/h (60 mph) C-kit: 65 km/h (40 mph)[source]
Operational; 180 L (48 US gal) of fuel
Single source650 km (400 mi) 180 L (48 US gal) of fuel[source]
Cummins 6.7 QSB 705 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft)
Single sourceCummins 6.7 QSB 149 kW (203 PS) 705 N⋅m (520 lb⋅ft)[source]
Bars compare reported quantities only. A larger figure does not make a system better; configurations and test conditions differ.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles[source] |
| Produced | 2007–present[source] | — |
|---|
| No. built | >900 (as of 2020)[source] | — |
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| Armor | A-kit: standard unprotected B-kit: applique and transparent armour C-kit (Theatre Entry Standard): blast mitigation belly plate, internal spall liner, slat armour, capacity for electronic counter-measures and situational awareness.[source] | — |
|---|
| Transmission | ZF Ergopower transmission (6 gears forward, 2 backwards)[source] | 5-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed automatic 7-speed automatic ( DSG )[source] |
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| Ground clearance | 0.4 m (16 in)[source] | — |
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| Also called | — | Volkswagen Caravelle Volkswagen Multivan Volkswagen California |Volkswagen Eurovan (Mexico)[source] |
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| Production | — | 2003–2015[source] |
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| Assembly | — | Germany: Hanover (Hannover Plant) Poland: Poznań Russia: Kaluga (Transporter, Caravelle, Multivan) Indonesia: Jakarta ( National Assemblers )[source] |
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| Class | — | Light commercial vehicle ( M )[source] |
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| Body style | — | Van (cargo/passenger) Pick-up Minibus Crew cab chassis cab Campervan[source] |
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| Layout | — | Front-engine , front-wheel drive or four-wheel-drive[source] |
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| Platform | — | Volkswagen Group T5 platform[source] |
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| Engine | — | 2.0 L I4 ( petrol ) 3.2 L VR6 (petrol) 1.9 L I4 TDI ( diesel ) 2.0 L I4 TDI (diesel) 2.5 L I5 TDI (diesel)[source] |
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| Wheelbase | — | 3,000 mm (118.1 in ) 3,400 mm (133.9 in)[source] |
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| Predecessor | — | Volkswagen Transporter (T4)[source] |
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| Successor | — | Volkswagen Transporter (T6)[source] |
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| Country of origin | — | Germany[source]Inventory Origin column; table 5, row 38, cell 3; revision 1377737772; retrieved 2026-10-01 |
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1,904 mm (75.0 in) 1,959 mm (77.1 in)[source]
Height · source measurement 1
Single sourceHeight · source measurement 2
Single sourceHeight · source measurement 3
Single sourceHeight · source measurement 4
Single source1,935 mm (76.2 in) 1,990 mm (78.3 in) 2,176 mm (85.7 in) 2,476 mm (97.5 in) 1,949 mm (76.7 in) (double cab) 1,963 mm (77.3 in) (chassis cab)[source]