Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)
The Citroen Relay carries 1.2 tonnes more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Citroen Relay carries 1.2 tonnes more.
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 800-1200 kg |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | approx. 18 m3 |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | - |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | - |
| Internal load length | - | 4.0 m |
| Internal load width | - | 2.2 m |
| Internal load height | - | 2.2 m |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Relay if...
- you want one that carries 1.2 tonnes more
The Relay covers the same broad range of lengths, heights and GVWs as its Boxer sibling, and is chosen by UK fleets on similar terms: load volume and conversion flexibility over brand cachet.
Full Relay specifications →Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
The Luton box conversion is the go-to hire choice for house moves needing maximum box volume and a tail-lift, at the cost of the payload lost to the heavier box body.
Full Luton (with tail-lift) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)?
The Citroen Relay carries 1.2 tonnes more. The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) is a ford Transit-based Luton box conversion with tail-lift, as offered for self-drive hire for removals work..
Which carries more, the Citroen Relay or the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)?
The Citroen Relay, by 1.2 tonnes.
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