Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 223kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 223kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | - |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Gross weight | - | 3500 kg |
| Body length | - | 3135 mm |
| Body width | - | 2055 mm (panel to panel) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
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 →Buy or hire the Single Cab Tipper if...
- you want one that carries 223kg more
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 Luton (with tail-lift) and the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 223kg more. 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.; 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 Luton (with tail-lift) or the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, by 223kg.
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