Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 38kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 38kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | 1061-1229 kg (Medium CR35, 3.5t); 881-1117 kg (Long CR35, 3.5t); 2352-2410 kg (Medium CR50, 5.0t) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | - |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Load volume | - | 9.9-11.3 m3 (Medium); 14.4-16.1 m3 (Long); 16.4-18.4 m3 (Long Maxi) |
| Load length | - | 4855 mm (Long Maxi) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 3000 kg braked (3.5t models); up to 3500 kg braked (5.0t CR50) |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter. 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 Crafter if...
- you want one that carries 38kg more
The Crafter's wide GVW range, up to a 5.0t CR50 derivative, lets it cover jobs that would otherwise need a 7.5t truck, and it is commonly chosen by fleets that also want a driver-friendly cab.
Full Crafter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter carries 38kg 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter is a large panel van offered from 3.0t to 5.0t GVW, VW's rival to the Sprinter and Transit..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Crafter, by 38kg.
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