Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 134kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 134kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | 1157-1165 kg (L2H2, 3.5t); 958-966 kg (L4H2, 3.5t); up to 2479 kg (L2H2, 5.0t, 515/517) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | - |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Load volume | - | 10.5 m3 (L2H2); 14.0 m3 (L3H2); 15.5 m3 (L4H2) |
| Load length | - | 3375 mm (L2H2); 4810 mm (L4H2) |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van. 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 Panel Van if...
- you want one that carries 134kg more
The Sprinter is priced and equipped as the premium choice in the large van class, and its 3.5-5.0t GVW spread with matching payload jumps makes it a common choice for fleets that need heavier derivatives without moving to a 7.5t truck.
Full Panel Van specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van carries 134kg 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 Sprinter Panel Van is a large diesel panel van offered from 3.5t to 5.0t GVW, a premium-positioned rival to the Transit and Crafter..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van?
The Mercedes Sprinter Panel Van, by 134kg.
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