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The Armored Group designs and supplies heavy cash-in -transit (CIT) vehicles built around three priorities: protected crew space, hardened cargo containment, and the payload capacity required for real-world cash logistics.
Moving large volumes of currency, high-value items, and regulated valuables demands more than basic vehicle security. For many operators, the risk profile includes organized crime, opportunistic theft, and deliberate interdiction attempts, often timed to predictable routes and schedules. In practice, a heavy CIT vehicle must do two jobs at once: operate as a commercial work platform and function as a protective system.
Heavy platforms are typically chosen when routes involve larger cash volumes, longer operating hours, more crew and equipment, or more demanding geography and traffic patterns. The heavier chassis class also allows the vehicle to accept meaningful protective upgrades: armored passenger cell, reinforced doors, ballistic glass, protected compartments, secure pass-throughs, electronics integration, and mission-specific interior layouts without compromising drivability or exceeding weight limits.
While many people associate cash-in-transit fleets with armored vans, high-capacity operations often require larger footprints than conventional vans can provide. Heavy platforms create space for controlled-access cargo vaults, segregated crew zones, and professional loading workflows designed to reduce exposure time at stops.
The Freightliner M2 (commonly the M2 106 Plus) is one of the most adaptable commercial platforms for high-capacity armored builds. Freightliner positions the M2 106 Plus across Class 6–8 applications, with horsepower ranges of roughly 200–360 HP and GVWR capability up to 66,000 lbs., depending on configuration.
For cash-in-transit use, this flexibility matters. The M2 platform can be configured as a box-body transport with a secure cargo bay, or as a specialized freight-style vehicle where access control, staging zones, and surveillance integrations are central to the layout. The higher GVWR ceiling also provides headroom for robust security features while preserving practical payload.
When operators need a true box-truck footprint for larger route volume, the Ford F-650 and F-750 chassis are proven foundations. Ford’s current medium-duty lineup highlights two core powertrain choices: a 7.3L V8 gas option and a 6.7L Power Stroke turbo diesel – along with GCWR capability up to 50,000 lbs.
In an armored box-truck CIT build, the value is operational: a controlled loading environment, interior compartmentalization, and the ability to design a workflow that keeps staff protected during transfers. These platforms are ideal for banks, retail cash consolidation, ATM replenishment support, and multi-stop routes where efficiency and security must coexist.
The International HV Series is designed for vocational and severe-service work, which translates well to demanding CIT duty cycles. The HV lineup is a family of purpose-built models, and the HV 515 and HV 615 configurations can be equipped with the S13 integrated powertrain and the T14 automated manual transmission.
From a CIT perspective, the HV Series is a strong option when fleets need a commercial-grade chassis intended for long shifts, frequent stops, and higher weight classes. It also supports the kind of upfit engineering that heavy security builds require, like reinforced structures, specialized electrical loads, and secure compartment designs while remaining a work-ready platform.
Not every high-risk route requires a full box-truck body. For teams that need heavy-duty capability in a more maneuverable platform, the Ford F-550 chassis is a common CIT foundation. Ford’s chassis-cab specs list the 7.3L gas engine as standard and the 6.7L Power Stroke diesel as an available option, with the diesel rated at 330 HP and 950 lb-ft of torque.
In a Ford F-550-based CIT build, The Armored Group can prioritize a protected crew compartment and a hardened, access-controlled cargo area while keeping the vehicle responsive in dense urban routes. This is often the sweet spot between traditional armored vans and full-size box-truck capacity, especially for operations that carry significant value but also require frequent parking, tighter turning radii, and faster route execution.
The Ford F-350 is frequently selected for support roles within heavy-cash logistics: supervisory vehicles, route support, secure equipment transport, or specialized tasks where the vehicle must remain highly mobile. In armored form, it can be configured to match operational needs, balancing crew protection, discreet appearance, and cargo utility without the footprint of a full box truck.
Across all of these options, the underlying purpose is consistent: to create a safer operating environment that reduces vulnerability during the moments that matter most, including arrival, transfer, loading, and departure. A properly designed heavy CIT vehicle from The Armored Group supports:
If your operation requires heavy armored vans or larger high-capacity solutions beyond conventional armored vans, The Armored Group can recommend the appropriate platform for your heavy cash-in-transit vehicle needs. Our Freightliner M2, Ford F-650/F-750, International HV Series, Ford F-550 CIT, or Ford F-350 can all be of service. Contact our team today to learn more.
