Head to head
Citroen Relay vs Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
The Citroen Relay carries 977kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026


Key differences
- Payload: the Citroen Relay carries 977kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Citroen Relay | Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | up to 2 tonnes on selected versions | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) |
| Load volume | 10-17 m3 depending on body configuration | - |
| Load length | 3.12-4.07 m depending on version | - |
| Towing capacity | 2250-3000 kg braked depending on version | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500 kg |
| Body length | - | 3135 mm |
| Body width | - | 2055 mm (panel to panel) |
Sources: Citroen Relay, Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper. 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 977kg 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 Single Cab Tipper if...
The tipper conversion turns the Transit chassis cab into a light muck-away or aggregate-hauling vehicle, common on UK plant and tool hire fleets alongside van hire.
Full Single Cab Tipper specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Citroen Relay and the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Citroen Relay carries 977kg more. The Citroen Relay is a large panel van, the Citroen-badged sibling of the Peugeot Boxer and Fiat Ducato.; the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is a ford Transit chassis cab with a single-cab tipper body, used for trade and groundworks hire..
Which carries more, the Citroen Relay or the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Citroen Relay, by 977kg.
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