Build from a firm foundation
Available in single and dual cab, the Crafter Cab Chassis is the perfect base for your ideal custom bodies. Create and customise yours with the specialist applications and conversions you need to get your job done.
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A Crafter for every business
Whether you need to haul a little or a lot, the Crafter Cab Chassis has you covered. Explore options for engines, wheelbases, and weight capabilities and build your Crafter your way.
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Crafter 35 Cab Chassis
A flexible worker
Offering a quality mix of comfort and practicality, the Crafter 35 Cab Chassis comes with everything you need to get the job done easily and effectively.
Crafter Heavy Duty 55 Cab Chassis
Lifting the benchmark
The Crafter Heavy Duty range includes the Crafter 50 and 55 they come with all the comfort and smarts of the Crafter 35, but with upgraded suspension, rear-wheel drive and dual rear wheels for increased traction.
The Crafter 50 has a GVM of 4.9 tonnes and is drivable on a standard license. When the going gets tough, Crafter 55 gets tougher with a GVM of up to 5.5 tonnes to help make heavy duty jobs feel easier than ever.
As versatile as your business
With numerous task-specific factory options and extensive wheelbase, payload and engine combinations, the Crafter enables virtually any kind of body to be mounted.
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Size
Find your fit
Both single and dual cab models of the Crafter are built with a sturdy ladder frame chassis and depending on one of the many variants selected are available in a range of lengths too.
- Long wheelbase
Load length: 4,300 mm | vehicle length: 6,836 mm - Long wheelbase with overhang
Load length: 4,855 mm (plus overhang)
Vehicle length: 7,391 mm - High roof
Vehicle height: 2,590 mm
Loadbility
Handle the heavy stuff
Offering a payload of up to 1,642kg on standard variants and 2,056kg on GVM upgrade variants, the Crafter 35 Cab Chassis has you covered for everyday transportation jobs thanks to its variety of customisable storage solutions and wheelbases.
For those heavy-duty jobs, the Crafter 50 Cab Chassis has reinforced suspension, more powerful engines and dual rear wheels with rear-wheel drive to help you haul up to a 2-tonne payload, while the Crafter 55 Cab Chassis offers the same but with a maximum payload of up to 3 tonnes.2
TDI engines
Power through anything
The Crafter offers two powerful diesel engines that were designed specifically for commercial vehicles: the TDI340 with 340Nm torque or the TDI410 with 410Nm torque. With long service life even on high mileage deliveries, you can expect the best efficiency and reliability for your business. The Crafter Cab Chassis is available with two drive systems, front-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, making it well-suited for any challenge.
Seating
Comfort for the team
The Crafter's ergonomic cabin has space for three in the single cab, and seven in the dual cab. Driver comfort is the focus, with a newly designed driver seat featuring longitudinal and height adjustment, electrical 4-way adjustable lumbar support, adjustable backrest and seat cushion angle, and two adjustable armrests.
Supporting you on and off the road
The Crafter's innovative and intelligent driver assistance and safety systems help to keep you stress-free and your cargo in tact.
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Safety as standard
Your guardian angel
All Volkswagen cab and dual cab chassis models come with a suite of innovative safety features as standard. Some of the features include Front Assist with City Emergency Braking, Driver Fatigue Detection, Multi-Collision Brake and Hill Hold Assist. These technologies have been designed to assist you in everyday driving and on the job3.
Off-road capabilities
Take on any road
With 4MOTION and the mechanical differential lock, the Crafter is ready for almost any terrain. 4MOTION allocates the engine’s power across all four wheels as needed, preventing wheel spin and locking, while the mechanical differential lock makes starting up in adverse, off-road conditions much easier.
Driver assistance
An extra set of eyes
We’ve always been and always will be committed to automotive safety. That’s why the Crafter Cab Chassis includes optional intuitive and innovative driver assist features such as Adaptive Cruise Control and Active Lane Keep Assist3.
Built for comfort and purpose
The optional ergoComfort suspension seat, infotainment technology and range of added extras make the generous cabin of the Crafter a comfortable workspace for frequent drivers.
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Infotainment
Work anywhere , anytime
It’s easy to get the job done with our tech. App-Connect4 allows you to display selected apps, maps and music on your phone via Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™. Now featuring a Digital Cockpit and 10.4” infotainment system as standard, the Crafter provides all the essential driving information you need.
Ports and connections
More connected than ever
The Crafter provides ample storage solutions throughout the cabin, along with four cup holders, 12V socket and four USB-C charging sockets. The Crafter can help you stay focused on the road by handling calls, working the radio and media functions using the optional IDA voice assistant.
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Volkswagen Terms & Conditions +
- 2. Payload is defined as the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) minus the Kerb Mass. Payload is the maximum combined weight of occupants, cargo, added structures and tow ball down weight (when towing). GVM must not be exceeded.
- 3. Safety technologies are designed to assist the driver, but should not be used as a substitute for safe driving practices.
- 5. Wireless App-Connect featuring wireless Apple CarPlay® & wireless Android Auto™ is compatible for selected apps with the latest smartphone versions of iOS and Android, active data service required, optional connection cable (sold separately).