Kettler Cargoline FS 800 + Paket vs Riese & Müller Transporter 85 vario
Kettler Cargoline FS 800 + Paket and Riese & Müller Transporter 85 vario are both Front loader (bakfiets) models, so the decision comes down to the details below.
Specifications side by side
| Technical specifications | Cargoline FS 800 + Paket | Transporter 85 vario |
|---|---|---|
| Frame type | Front loader (bakfiets) | Front loader (bakfiets) |
| Motor | Bosch Cargo Line Smart | Bosch Performance Line Gen3 |
| Price | €4,500 | €4,700 |
| Torque | 85 Nm (Better value) | 65 Nm |
| Battery | 750 Wh (Better value) | 500 Wh |
| Estimated range | 59 km (Better value) | 37 km |
| Payload | — | — |
| Max. total weight | 250 kg (Better value) | 220 kg |
| Bike weight | — | 50 kg |
| Length | — | — |
| Max. children | — | — |
| Drive | Chain | Belt drive (Better value) |
| Shifting | Derailleur | Hub gears |
| Brakes | Magura MT5, hydraulische Scheibenbremse | Tektro Auriga Comp HD-500, hydraulische Scheibenbremse |
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Kettler Cargoline FS 800 + Paket if…
- you ride hills with heavy loads (85 Nm vs 65 Nm torque)
- you need more range from a bigger battery (750 Wh vs 500 Wh)
- you ride long distances (59 km vs 37 km estimated range)
- you need a higher total weight limit (250 kg vs 220 kg)
Choose the Riese & Müller Transporter 85 vario if…
- you want a clean, low-maintenance belt drive