Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Custom carries 279kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Ford Transit Custom carries 279kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 800-1200 kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | approx. 18 m3 |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
| Internal load length | - | 4.0 m |
| Internal load width | - | 2.2 m |
| Internal load height | - | 2.2 m |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift). Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Custom if...
- you want one that carries 279kg more
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 Luton (with tail-lift) if...
- you want one that holds 12.2 cubic metres more
The Luton box conversion is the go-to hire choice for house moves needing maximum box volume and a tail-lift, at the cost of the payload lost to the heavier box body.
Full Luton (with tail-lift) specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Custom carries 279kg more. 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 Luton (with tail-lift) is a ford Transit-based Luton box conversion with tail-lift, as offered for self-drive hire for removals work..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Custom or the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)?
The Ford Transit Custom, by 279kg.
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