Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Toyota Hilux
The Toyota Hilux carries 182kg more. The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 290kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Toyota Hilux carries 182kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 290kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Toyota Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 3210 kg (Double Cab) |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Load bed length | - | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) |
| Towing capacity | - | 3500 kg (braked) |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Toyota Hilux. 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 is rated 290kg heavier gross
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 Hilux if...
- you want one that carries 182kg more
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux carries 182kg more. The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 290kg 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 Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Toyota Hilux?
The Toyota Hilux, by 182kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Toyota Hilux on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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