Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Renault Master
The Renault Master carries 48kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Renault Master carries 48kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Renault Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 3.5 tonnes |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Renault Master. 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 Master if...
- you want one that carries 48kg more
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Renault Master?
The Renault Master carries 48kg 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 Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Renault Master?
The Renault Master, by 48kg.
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