Model against model
Ford Transit Custom vs Peugeot Boxer
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 | Peugeot Boxer | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 1570 kg (L2H1, 335); 1495 kg (L3H2, 335); 1410 kg (L4H2, 435); 1865 kg (L4H2, 440, 4.005t); 690 kg (e-Boxer, L3H2 electric) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 10 m3 (L2H1); 13 m3 (L3H2); 15-17 m3 (L4H2/L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | up to 3000 kg braked (335/435, 3.5t GVW); 2500 kg braked (440, 4.005t GVW) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ford Transit Custom figures and full Peugeot Boxer 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 Boxer if...
The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
Figures cover BlueHDi diesel panel van derivatives across L1-L4 lengths and H1-H3 heights, plus the 440 (4,005 kg GVW) and e-Boxer electric variants; drivers of the 440 derivative need a category C1 licence as it exceeds 3,500 kg.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Peugeot Boxer?
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. Peugeot Boxer: The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
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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