Head to head
Ford Transit Large Van vs Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
The Ford Transit Large Van carries 75kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Large Van carries 75kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Large Van | Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 3500 kg |
| Load volume | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) | - |
| Load length | 3533 mm (L3H3) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2800 kg | - |
| Body length | - | 3135 mm |
| Body width | - | 2055 mm (panel to panel) |
Sources: Ford Transit Large Van, Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper. 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 75kg 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 Single Cab Tipper if...
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 Large Van and the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Ford Transit Large Van carries 75kg 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 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 Large Van or the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Ford Transit Large Van, by 75kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Large Van 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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