Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Peugeot Boxer
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, ford's best-selling uk van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.. The Peugeot Boxer is a large panel van offered in four lengths and three heights, shared with the citroen relay and fiat ducato..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Peugeot Boxer | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 1570 kg (L2H1, 335); 1495 kg (L3H2, 335); 1410 kg (L4H2, 435); 1865 kg (L4H2, 440, 4.005t); 690 kg (e-Boxer, L3H2 electric) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 10 m3 (L2H1); 13 m3 (L3H2); 15-17 m3 (L4H2/L4H3) |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | up to 3000 kg braked (335/435, 3.5t GVW); 2500 kg braked (440, 4.005t GVW) |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Peugeot Boxer. 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 Boxer if...
The Boxer's 440 derivative pushes GVW to just over 4 tonnes for a substantial payload jump, which is why it is a frequent base vehicle for Luton and tipper conversions used by UK removals firms.
Full Boxer specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Peugeot Boxer?
The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Peugeot Boxer is a large panel van offered in four lengths and three heights, shared with the Citroen Relay and Fiat Ducato..
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