Head to head
Ford Transit Custom DCIV vs Toyota Hilux
The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the transit custom. The Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom DCIV | Toyota Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 2,600-3,400kg | 3210 kg (Double Cab) |
| Engine | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option | - |
| Cargo volume | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) | - |
| Payload | - | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) |
| Load bed length | - | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500 kg (braked) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom DCIV, Toyota Hilux. 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 Hilux if...
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom DCIV and the Toyota Hilux?
The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom; the Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles..
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom DCIV or the Toyota Hilux 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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