VADEN Spare Parts for the Optare Toro
VADEN Spare Parts for the Optare Toro
The OPTARE TORO is a small, Spanish-built (Ferqui) composite-bodied minicoach on the Mercedes-Benz Vario 815D chassis, used for private hire, touring and shuttle work, sold in the UK as the Optare Toro from 2005 to early 2012 and as the Ferqui Toro thereafter. VADEN manufactures 30+ compatible reference parts for this model, from air brake compressors to engine components — find the right one fast by OEM number.
Products compatible with the Optare Toro
This catalogue is a live, filtered stock list of VADEN parts compatible with the OPTARE TORO. Always confirm fitment against your vehicle's OEM number before ordering.
Featured part groups
VADEN's core line: complete air brake compressors and repair/overhaul kits.
Go to category →Gaskets, pumps and ancillary components for the engine group.
Go to category →Optare Toro generations
The table below summarises the OPTARE TORO's production periods and the engine each used; generation alone isn't enough to confirm fitment — always check the OEM or chassis number.
| Generation | Years | Engines |
|---|---|---|
| Optare Toro (UK badge era) | 2005–2012 | OM904 LA (Mercedes-Benz OM904LA, 4,249 cc / 4.2 L inline-four turbo-diesel with intercooler, approx. 150–152 hp — the standard Vario 815D powerplant) |
| Ferqui Toro (post-Optare badge era) | 2012–2014 | OM904 LA (same Mercedes-Benz OM904LA 4,249 cc / 4.2 L inline-four turbo-diesel; later Vario 815D units carried BlueTec4/5-rated approx. 156 hp) |
Optare Toro engines
Explore compatible VADEN parts by the engine families fitted to this model. Engine identity must be verified by OEM/chassis number.
Why VADEN
VADEN parts are produced to OEM dimensions for a direct fit; every product is listed with its matching OEM numbers.
VADEN exports heavy-vehicle aftermarket parts to 100+ countries, with a deep range in the air-brake compressor line.
The correct part is always confirmed by OEM/chassis number; this page groups compatible VADEN parts for the model.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are VADEN parts compatible with the OPTARE TORO?
Yes. VADEN manufactures 30+ compatible reference parts for the OPTARE TORO, covering the air brake compressor and engine part groups. Always confirm exact fitment using the OEM number.
How do I select the correct part — why does the OEM number matter?
The OPTARE TORO's production run included variants across its build years, so model and year alone are not enough. Match the OEM/OE number in our catalogue against the number on your vehicle's original part before ordering.
Which engine does the OPTARE TORO use, and which generations does VADEN cover?
The OPTARE TORO used the Mercedes-Benz OM904LA (4.2 L turbo-diesel) engine family throughout its production run. VADEN's catalogue covers both the 2005–2012 Optare Toro era and the 2012–2014 Ferqui Toro era, which share the same OM904 engine family.
Which part groups are available for this model?
The VADEN catalogue for the OPTARE TORO includes air brake compressors and engine parts. Use the filters on the catalogue page to jump straight to the group you need.
Will a part bought for the Optare Toro era also fit the Ferqui Toro era?
Both eras share the same Mercedes-Benz Vario 815D chassis and OM904 engine family, so many parts carry over between them — but this was a badge change, and minor running changes may still apply. Always verify fitment against the OEM number.
VADEN is an independent aftermarket manufacturer of heavy-vehicle spare parts. Optare, TORO and related names are trademarks of their respective owners, used on this page solely to indicate compatibility. VADEN parts are not original equipment (OEM); exact fitment must be confirmed by the OEM part number.
