Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs MAN TGE TGE
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 6.7 cubic metres more. The MAN TGE TGE carries 439kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 6.7 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the MAN TGE TGE carries 439kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | MAN TGE TGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) |
| Towing capacity | - | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), MAN TGE TGE. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Luton (with tail-lift) if...
- you want one that holds 6.7 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 →Buy or hire the TGE if...
- you want one that carries 439kg more
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Full TGE specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the MAN TGE TGE?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 6.7 cubic metres more. The MAN TGE TGE carries 439kg 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 MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the Volkswagen Crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t GVW..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the MAN TGE TGE?
The MAN TGE TGE, by 439kg.
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