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Ford Transit Large Van vs Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 5.6 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Large Van carries 298kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 5.6 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Ford Transit Large Van carries 298kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Large Van | Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | 800-1200 kg |
| Load volume | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) | approx. 18 m3 |
| Load length | 3533 mm (L3H3) | - |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | - |
| Towing capacity | 2800 kg | - |
| Internal load length | - | 4.0 m |
| Internal load width | - | 2.2 m |
| Internal load height | - | 2.2 m |
Sources: Ford Transit Large Van, 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 Large Van if...
- you want one that carries 298kg more
The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
Full Large Van specifications →Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
- you want one that holds 5.6 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 Large Van and the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 5.6 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Large Van carries 298kg more. The Ford Transit Large Van is a large panel van, the long-running Ford Transit in L3H3 350 form as offered on UK commercial hire fleets.; 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 Large Van or the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift)?
The Ford Transit Large Van, by 298kg.
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