Model against model
Ford Transit Custom vs MAN TGE TGE
Two models people put on the same shortlist. Every figure below is sourced, and where one side has a specification the other does not publish, the row is left out rather than filled with a guess.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
| Ford Transit Custom | MAN TGE TGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ford Transit Custom figures and full MAN TGE TGE figures.
Choose 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.
Figures shown for L1H1 and L2H1 front-wheel-drive diesel derivatives; an all-wheel-drive-badged 320 electric variant is also offered with a lower max trailer weight of 2300 kg.
Full specifications →Choose the TGE if...
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Figures cover front-wheel-drive 3.5t derivatives across Standard, Long and Extra Long wheelbases and roof heights, plus all-wheel-drive 3.5t and rear-wheel-drive 5.0-5.5t derivatives; the 5.0t+ derivatives require a category C1 licence.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the MAN TGE TGE?
Ford Transit Custom: 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. MAN TGE TGE: The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Are these figures reliable?
Every figure on this page was read off a manufacturer or established dealer page and is linked to its source. Anything we could not verify is left out rather than estimated. Specifications change by model year and configuration, so confirm with the supplier before relying on them.
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