Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter carries 257kg more. The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter carries 257kg more.
- Gross weight: the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 700kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | up to 1.28 tonnes (diesel); up to 1 tonne (electric) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 2800-3350 kg |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Load volume | - | 5.8 m3 (SWB); 6.8 m3 (LWB) |
| Load length | - | 3050 mm (SWB (with load-through bulkhead)); 3450 mm (LWB (with load-through bulkhead)) |
| Towing capacity | - | up to 2.8 tonnes (diesel) |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter. 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 700kg 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 Transporter if...
- you want one that carries 257kg more
The Transporter is positioned above budget medium vans on cabin quality and resale value, and stays under 2 metres tall on both wheelbases so it can access multi-storey car parks that rule out taller rivals.
Full Transporter specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper and the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter carries 257kg more. The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is rated 700kg 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 Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter is a medium panel van (T6.1 generation), VW's rival to the Transit Custom and Vivaro..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter?
The Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter, by 257kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper or the Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Transporter 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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