Capital Lease Group recently delivered a 2025 Isuzu FTR equipped with a 22-foot Morgan van body and liftgate. The truck combines a Cummins diesel engine and Allison automatic transmission with equipment selected for loading, driving, and working through New England weather.
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For businesses planning their next truck acquisition, this delivery illustrates how much goes into the finished vehicle. The chassis, cargo body, liftgate, and driver features all deserve attention—and so does how the upfit fits into the lease.
A closer look at the Isuzu FTR
This truck is powered by a Cummins B6.7-liter turbocharged diesel engine producing 260 horsepower and 660 lb.-ft. of torque, paired with an Allison six-speed automatic transmission. Its configuration includes a 200-inch wheelbase, rear air suspension, aluminum wheels, and a 100-gallon fuel tank.
The FTR’s low cab forward layout places the cab above the engine. That design provides forward visibility and makes efficient use of the truck’s overall length—useful considerations for drivers navigating customer sites and loading docks. You can explore the model’s available configurations on Isuzu’s F-Series specifications page.
This truck has a gross vehicle weight rating of 25,950 pounds. That rating includes the completed vehicle, equipment, occupants, and cargo. When planning a similar truck, available payload should be evaluated after accounting for the body and upfit, along with the applicable axle limits.
A 22-foot Morgan body with a liftgate
The 22-foot Morgan body provides enclosed cargo space, while the liftgate supports loading and unloading at locations without a dock. For operations serving a mix of facilities, having both dock access and a liftgate can make the truck useful across more stops.
Choosing the body starts with the freight. Pallet dimensions, bulky items, door clearance, and cargo-securement requirements all affect how well the space will work. Liftgate platform dimensions and capacity should also suit the loads and handling equipment your team uses.
Morgan’s truck body lineup includes dry-freight, refrigerated, and other configurations for different applications. The right combination depends on what you carry and how you handle it throughout the day.
Equipment that supports the driver
The details inside and around the cab matter, too. This truck’s equipment package includes an air-suspension driver’s seat, air conditioning, power windows and locks, and keyless entry. Heated mirrors, a backup alarm, and a seven-inch touchscreen system with a backup camera are also included.
A block heater and oil-pan heater address cold-weather operating needs. When specifying your next truck, consider where it will be parked, the conditions it will encounter, and the equipment drivers will use regularly.
These decisions are part of the broader vehicle upfitting process: configuring a vehicle around the work your business needs it to do.
Include the upfit in the lease
The body and liftgate are essential parts of a working box truck, and their cost should be part of the leasing conversation from the beginning.
Capital Lease Group can often include the upfit in the vehicle lease, with no additional down payment required for the upfit. That allows you to spread the cost of the truck and its body, liftgate, or other equipment over the lease term. Some leasing companies require a substantial upfront payment for the upfit; including it in the CLG lease can help preserve cash for other business needs.
When comparing proposals, look at both the monthly payment and the cash required before delivery. Our article, “Look Under the Hood of Your Vehicle Quote,” explains why upfit costs, maintenance responsibilities, and end-of-lease terms belong in that comparison.
Need a refrigerated truck?
Capital Lease Group also leases refrigerated trucks for businesses that require temperature-controlled transportation.
A refrigerated configuration should reflect the cargo’s required temperature range, route length, and frequency of door openings. Those requirements help guide the insulated body and refrigeration system, alongside usable cargo space and payload.
Discussing those needs early allows the truck, refrigeration equipment, and lease to be considered together.
Plan your next truck around your business
This delivery brings together a 22-foot cargo body, liftgate, diesel powertrain, and driver equipment in one vehicle. Your operation may need a similar configuration, a different body size, or refrigeration.
Start with what you carry, where you deliver, how you load, and your expected mileage. Capital Lease Group can help you discuss those requirements alongside the upfit and lease structure.
Contact Capital Lease Group to discuss your next box truck lease and including the upfit in your lease.
