Force Traveller

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Force Traveller
Overview
Manufacturer	Force Motors
Also called	Tempo Traveller Tempo Excel Force LCV
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) made and distributed by Indian manufacturer Force Motors.^[2]

It is a licensed copy of the Mercedes TN/T1 (First Gen), originally having altered badging then having a new facelift that is completely different. The vents near the wind shield are still there but hidden in the facelift.

It was originally launched in 1987 as the Tempo Traveller, with the Tempo Excel launched in 1999 with a wider range of commercial bodies.

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

There are different configurations for different uses including luxury van, minibus, school bus, ambulance, Quick Response Vehicle, and a pickup.

Other options include high roof / low roof versions, the short chassis / long chassis versions.

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

The Traveller is powered by a Mercedes-Benz derived 2.6-litre (2596 cc) FM 2.6 CR BS VI engine, with CNG and diesel options. The diesel unit produces 67 kW (91 PS; 90 bhp) @ 2800 rpm and torque of 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft) @ 1400 - 2400 rpm.

Earlier Tempo models were powered by the Mercedes-Benz OM616 engine, a 2.4-litre (2399 cc) 4-cylinder diesel engine producing 45 kW (61 PS; 60 bhp) @ 4000 rpm and torque of 130 N⋅m (96 lb⋅ft) @ 2000 rpm.

Second Generation
Overview
Manufacturer	Force Motors
Also called	Tempo Traveller Force Urbania
Production	2023-Present
Body and chassis
Class	Van (M) Small truck
Related	Volkswagen LT Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N

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