Head to head
Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 261kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 261kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 800-1200 kg | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Load volume | approx. 18 m3 | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Internal load length | 4.0 m | - |
| Internal load width | 2.2 m | - |
| Internal load height | 2.2 m | - |
| Load length | - | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift), Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. 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 Crafter if...
- you want one that carries 261kg more
The Crafter's wide GVW range, up to a 5.0t CR50 derivative, lets it cover jobs that would otherwise need a 7.5t truck, and it is commonly chosen by fleets that also want a driver-friendly cab.
Full Crafter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 261kg 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Luton (with tail-lift) or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter, by 261kg.
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