Model against model
Ford Transit Large Van vs Toyota Hilux
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 Large Van | Toyota Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 3210 kg (Double Cab) |
| Towing capacity | 2800 kg | 3500 kg (braked) |
Only specifications published for both models appear here. Full Ford Transit Large Van figures and full Toyota Hilux figures.
Choose the Large Van if...
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.
Figures are for the 350 L3H3 RWD 2.0 TDCi 130PS derivative as listed by a UK commercial hire fleet operator; other lengths (L2/L4) and roof heights (H1/H2) carry different payload and volume figures.
Full specifications →Choose the Hilux if...
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Payload varies by cab style and by engine/transmission on the Double Cab; a Double Cab exceeding 3,500 kg gross train weight (vehicle plus loaded trailer) may require a category B+E or C1 licence depending on the combination.
Full specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Large Van and the Toyota Hilux?
Ford Transit Large Van: 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. Toyota Hilux: The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
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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