Head to head
Ford Transit Custom DCIV vs Iveco Daily
The Iveco Daily is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Iveco Daily is rated 900kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom DCIV | Iveco Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600-3,400kg | 3.5-7.0 tonnes |
| Engine | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option | - |
| Cargo volume | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) | - |
| Payload | - | 1500-2250 kg (3.0m wheelbase) |
| Load volume | - | 7.3 m3 (3.0m wheelbase); 8.7-10.2 m3 (3.45m wheelbase); up to 17.2 m3 (longest wheelbases) |
| Load compartment width | - | 1800 mm (all variants) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom DCIV, Iveco Daily. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Transit Custom DCIV if...
A crew van body that carries a work gang plus tools and materials behind a second row of seats, at the cost of some load space compared with a standard panel van. It suits trade and plant hire fleets moving small teams to site together.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Buy or hire the Daily if...
- you want one that is rated 900kg heavier gross
The Daily's GVW range stretches to 7 tonnes, well beyond most van-class rivals, which makes it a common choice where a job needs more payload than a 3.5t van but a full truck licence is impractical for the driver.
Full Daily specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom DCIV and the Iveco Daily?
The Iveco Daily is rated 900kg heavier gross. The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom; the Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high GVW options for a van-class vehicle..
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom DCIV or the Iveco Daily on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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