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Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg)

The Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) is rated 400kg heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper - image: northgatevehiclehire.co.uk
Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg)
Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) - image: George Smith Horseboxes

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ford Transit Single Cab TipperHamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg)
Gross weight3500 kg3900kg
Payload1023 kg (350 L2H1)-
Body length3135 mm-
Body width2055 mm (panel to panel)-

Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg). 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 Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) if...

  • you want one that is rated 400kg heavier gross

This Hamer conversion suits owners who want a van-based horsebox rather than a coachbuilt box, since it keeps the Renault Master's standard cab and drivetrain while adding a horse area behind. It is aimed at buyers who value simpler servicing on a mainstream van base over the extra space of a purpose-built chassis.

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Full Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg)?

The Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) is rated 400kg heavier gross. 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 Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) is a a bespoke horsebox body built by Hamer Horsebox Conversions onto a Renault Master van chassis at 3.9 tonnes..

Can I tow the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) on a car licence?

Hamer Horsebox Conversions Renault Master Horsebox Conversion (3900kg) is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.

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