Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux carries 405kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota Hilux carries 405kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Toyota Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | - |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load bed length | - | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) |
| Gross weight | - | 3210 kg (Double Cab) |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500 kg (braked) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Toyota Hilux. 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 Hilux if...
- you want one that carries 405kg more
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.
Full Hilux specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux carries 405kg 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 Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux, by 405kg.
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