Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Renault Trafic
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more. The Renault Trafic carries 292kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Renault Trafic carries 292kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Renault Trafic | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1092 kg (L1H1); 1092 kg (L2H1) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 7.8 m3 (L2H1) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 2537 mm (L1H1); 2937 mm (L2H1) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Renault Trafic. 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 12.2 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 Trafic if...
- you want one that carries 292kg more
The Trafic competes on load volume in the medium-van class, with the L2 long-wheelbase version offering close to 8 m3 without stepping up to a large van.
Full Trafic specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Renault Trafic?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.2 cubic metres more. The Renault Trafic carries 292kg 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 Trafic is a medium panel van sharing its platform with the Vauxhall/Opel Vivaro..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Renault Trafic?
The Renault Trafic, by 292kg.
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