The Camioneta Productiva state program has added another brand to its catalog of vehicles that can be purchased at reduced prices with exemption from VAT by subjects in agriculture, livestock, floriculture, fishing, aquaculture, forestry, etc. related to these activities.

It is about Ford with the Ranger model, which is marketed by Orgu, thus joining the catalog of 15 brands that were already on offer in the program published in Narodni novine 142 and valid from September 6, 2022 to December 31. December this year, according to the Ministry of Production, Foreign Trade, Investments and Fisheries. At the moment, the program, which started with 7 brands and 20 models, has 16 brands and 57 models, according to the website of the state portfolio.

A ‘production truck’ up to $30,000 will not pay special consumption tax

Orga considers the Ford Ranger as an ally for the transfer of products to the social and rural sectors. “The Ford Ranger will reinvigorate the business and in turn improve transport logistics and is available in a 4×2 DSL version,” the dealer added. The truck has a load capacity of up to 1,396 kg, and its starting price is $36,990.

Other specifications of the vehicle are that it is a double cab, has a manual transmission, five speeds, front brakes with ventilated discs, rear drum brakes, instrument panel with TFT display, 8″ touch screen infotainment, 6 speakers and a digital navigation system.

To start the application process to purchase Ford Ranger and other trucks that are part of the government program, interested parties must enter www.produccion.gob.ec to access the application form. This document must state the RUC number, economic activity classification, make, model and version of the vehicle to which it refers. In addition, it is necessary to upload (in PDF format) the ownership title of the production unit or contract, RUC or RISE and the updated ownership register.

Sales of trucks and vans in 2022 reached 40% more than in 2019

The program’s initial projection was to benefit 2,000 people, estimating a release from ICE of $8.5 million. In the first three months of the implementation of the plan, which began in September, more than 380 beneficiaries were registered.