Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Toyota Proace
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.7 cubic metres more. The Toyota Proace carries 575kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.7 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Toyota Proace carries 575kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Toyota Proace | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1375 kg (L1, 2.0D 145); 1226 kg (L1, 2.0D 180); 1335 kg (L2, 2.0D 145); 1000 kg (BEV, 75kWh) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 5.3 m3 (L1); 6.1 m3 (L2) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 2512 mm (L1); 2862 mm (L2) |
| Towing capacity | - | 2300 kg (braked (2.0D 180)) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Toyota Proace. 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 12.7 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 Proace if...
- you want one that carries 575kg more
The Proace gives Toyota a stake in the medium-van class using Stellantis-group platform sharing, competing directly with the Transit Custom, Trafic and Vivaro on payload and load volume rather than on any distinct Toyota engineering.
Full Proace specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Toyota Proace?
The Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) holds 12.7 cubic metres more. The Toyota Proace carries 575kg 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 Proace is a medium panel van offered in diesel and battery-electric, sharing its platform with the Vauxhall Vivaro and Peugeot Expert..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Toyota Proace?
The Toyota Proace, by 575kg.
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