Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Ford Transit Custom DCIV
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, ford's best-selling uk van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.. The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the transit custom.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Ford Transit Custom DCIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | 2,600-3,400kg |
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | - |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | - |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
| Engine | - | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option |
| Cargo volume | - | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit Custom DCIV. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Custom if...
The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Full Custom specifications →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
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Ford Transit Custom DCIV?
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom or the Ford Transit Custom DCIV 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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