Head to head
Fiat Professional Scudo vs Ford Transit Large Van
The Ford Transit Large Van carries 1,097kg more and holds 5.8 cubic metres more. The Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 14cm longer.
Last reviewed 6 October 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Large Van carries 1,097kg more.
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Large Van holds 5.8 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 14cm longer.
Specifications side by side
| Fiat Professional Scudo | Ford Transit Large Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Load volume | 6.6 m3 | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) |
| Payload | 1.4 ton | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) |
| Load length | 3.67 m (Standard, with load-through bulkhead); 4.02 m (Maxi, with load-through bulkhead) | 3533 mm (L3H3) |
| Gross weight | - | 3500 kg |
| Towing capacity | - | 2800 kg |
Sources: Fiat Professional Scudo, Ford Transit Large Van. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Scudo if...
- you want one that takes loads 14cm longer
A mid-size panel van for trades, couriers and fleets that need more room than a compact van without stepping up to a large van. The load-through bulkhead helps with long items such as pipe, ladders and trim.
Full Scudo specifications →Buy or hire the Large Van if...
- you want one that carries 1,097kg more
- you want one that holds 5.8 cubic metres more
The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
Full Large Van specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Fiat Professional Scudo and the Ford Transit Large Van?
The Ford Transit Large Van carries 1,097kg more and holds 5.8 cubic metres more. The Fiat Professional Scudo takes loads 14cm longer. The Fiat Professional Scudo is a medium panel van with load-through bulkhead, diesel or electric (E-Scudo); the Ford Transit Large Van is a large panel van, the long-running Ford Transit in L3H3 350 form as offered on UK commercial hire fleets..
Which carries more, the Fiat Professional Scudo or the Ford Transit Large Van?
The Ford Transit Large Van, by 1,097kg.
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