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Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Toyota HiAce

The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 48kg more.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper - image: northgatevehiclehire.co.uk
HiAce
Toyota HiAce

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Ford Transit Single Cab TipperToyota HiAce
Payload1023 kg (350 L2H1)975kg
Gross weight3500 kg-
Body length3135 mm-
Body width2055 mm (panel to panel)-
Engine-2.8-litre 4-cylinder turbodiesel (1GD-FTV)
Power-177hp
Torque-450Nm
Seats-up to 10
Fuel tank-70 litres

Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Toyota HiAce. 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 48kg 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 HiAce if...

Toyota's long-running commuter van, converted by UK operators into a chauffeured minibus rather than sold to private buyers. Its 10-seat capacity and diesel range suit airport transfers and group chauffeur work more than everyday van hire.

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Full HiAce specifications →

Common questions

What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Toyota HiAce?

The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 48kg 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 Toyota HiAce is a commuter and chauffeur minibus van, diesel.

Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Toyota HiAce?

The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, by 48kg.

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