Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Iveco Daily
The Iveco Daily carries 421kg more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Iveco Daily carries 421kg more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Iveco Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 1500-2250 kg (3.0m wheelbase) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 7.3 m3 (3.0m wheelbase); 8.7-10.2 m3 (3.45m wheelbase); up to 17.2 m3 (longest wheelbases) |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | 3.5-7.0 tonnes |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | - |
| Load compartment width | - | 1800 mm (all variants) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Iveco Daily. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Custom if...
The Transit Custom is the van most UK hire firms stock as their default medium van, and its L1/L2 length and 280/300/320 weight choices cover most trade and removals jobs without stepping up to a large van.
Full Custom specifications →Buy or hire the Daily if...
- you want one that carries 421kg more
The Daily's GVW range stretches to 7 tonnes, well beyond most van-class rivals, which makes it a common choice where a job needs more payload than a 3.5t van but a full truck licence is impractical for the driver.
Full Daily specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Iveco Daily?
The Iveco Daily carries 421kg more. The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high GVW options for a van-class vehicle..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Custom or the Iveco Daily?
The Iveco Daily, by 421kg.
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom or the Iveco Daily 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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