Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Toyota HiAce
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 48kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper carries 48kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Toyota HiAce | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | 975kg |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | - |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 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.
Listed by
- Safe Solo Ltd - London
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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