Carqon Cruise Smart E2 vs Kettler Cargoline FS 800
Carqon Cruise Smart E2 and Kettler Cargoline FS 800 are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Cruise Smart E2 | Cargoline FS 800 |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line Smart | Bosch Cargo Line Cruise Gen4 |
| Price | €4,400 | €4,000 (Better value) |
| Torque | 85 Nm | 85 Nm |
| Battery | 800 Wh (Better value) | 625 Wh |
| Estimated range | 59 km (Better value) | 49 km |
| Payload | — | — |
| Max. total weight | 200 kg | 250 kg (Better value) |
| Bike weight | 50 kg | — |
| Length | 2,600 mm | — |
| Max. children | 2 | — |
| Drive | Belt drive (Better value) | Chain |
| Shifting | Hub gears | Derailleur |
| Brakes | Tektro Dorado, 4 Kolben, hydraulische Scheibenbremsen | Magura MT5, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Carqon Cruise Smart E2 if…
- you need more range from a bigger battery (800 Wh vs 625 Wh)
- you ride long distances (59 km vs 49 km estimated range)
- you want a clean, low-maintenance belt drive
Choose the Kettler Cargoline FS 800 if…
- your budget matters — it costs €400 less (€4,000 vs €4,400)
- you need a higher total weight limit (250 kg vs 200 kg)