Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Ford Transit Custom DCIV
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is a ford transit chassis cab with a single-cab tipper body, used for trade and groundworks hire.. The Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the transit custom.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Ford Transit Custom DCIV | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 2,600-3,400kg |
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | - |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Engine | - | 2.0-litre EcoBlue diesel, 77-136kW, with mild hybrid option |
| Cargo volume | - | 5.7-8.2m3 (standard van) |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Ford Transit Custom DCIV. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Single Cab Tipper if...
The tipper conversion turns the Transit chassis cab into a light muck-away or aggregate-hauling vehicle, common on UK plant and tool hire fleets alongside van hire.
Full Single Cab Tipper specifications →Buy or hire the Transit Custom DCIV if...
A crew van body that carries a work gang plus tools and materials behind a second row of seats, at the cost of some load space compared with a standard panel van. It suits trade and plant hire fleets moving small teams to site together.
Listed by
- Plant and Commercial Sales Limited - Leeds, Holbeck
Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Ford Transit Custom DCIV?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is a ford Transit chassis cab with a single-cab tipper body, used for trade and groundworks hire.; the Ford Transit Custom DCIV is a double cab in van, crew van/pickup body on the Transit Custom.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Ford Transit Custom DCIV on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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