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Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 88kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper - image: northgatevehiclehire.co.uk
Sprinter
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ford Transit Single Cab TipperMercedes-Benz Sprinter
Payload1023 kg (350 L2H1)approx. 935kg to 2,479kg depending on configuration
Gross weight3500 kg-
Body length3135 mm-
Body width2055 mm (panel to panel)-
Length options-5,932mm (L2) to 7,367mm (L4)
Height options-2,331mm (H1) to 2,646mm (H2)

Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Single Cab Tipper if...

  • you want one that carries 88kg more

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 Sprinter if...

The Sprinter's size and payload make it the usual base vehicle for high-end chauffeur conversions such as the 'Ultra Lux' fit-out, which strips out the standard interior for a lounge-style cabin with premium seating.

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Full Sprinter specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 88kg more. 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 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a large van, base vehicle for premium chauffeur and camper conversions.

Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, by 88kg.

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