Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 275kg heavier gross. The Ford Transit Custom carries 56kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 275kg heavier gross.
- Payload: the Ford Transit Custom carries 56kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | 3500 kg |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | - |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
| Body length | - | 3135 mm |
| Body width | - | 2055 mm (panel to panel) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper. 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 56kg 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 Single Cab Tipper if...
- you want one that is rated 275kg heavier gross
The tipper conversion turns the Transit chassis cab into a light muck-away or aggregate-hauling vehicle, common on UK plant and tool hire fleets alongside van hire.
Full Single Cab Tipper specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 275kg heavier gross. The Ford Transit Custom carries 56kg 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 Single Cab Tipper is a ford Transit chassis cab with a single-cab tipper body, used for trade and groundworks hire..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Custom or the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Ford Transit Custom, by 56kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom or the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper 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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