Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 460kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 460kg more.
- Gross weight: the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated 750kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | 563-570 kg (L2, 3.5t, 81kWh); 1197 kg (L2, 4.15t); 414-421 kg (L3, 3.5t, 81kWh); 1148 kg (L3, 4.25t, 81kWh); 920-927 kg (L3, 4.25t, 113kWh) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | up to 4250 kg |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Load volume | - | 9 m3 (L2); 14 m3 (L3) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2000 kg |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter. 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 460kg 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 eSprinter if...
- you want one that is rated 750kg heavier gross
The eSprinter trades payload for range and battery size, so fleets running it for last-mile and urban delivery routes typically spec the heavier 4.15-4.25t GVW derivatives to recover payload lost to the battery pack.
Full eSprinter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 460kg more. The Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated 750kg 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 Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is a battery-electric version of the Sprinter large van, offered with 81kWh or 113kWh batteries..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, by 460kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter on a car licence?
Mercedes Sprinter eSprinter is rated over 3,500kg gross, which is beyond what a car can tow in the UK.
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