Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Renault Master
The Ford Transit Custom carries 231kg more. The Renault Master takes loads 62cm (2ft) longer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Payload: the Ford Transit Custom carries 231kg more.
- Load length: the Renault Master takes loads 62cm (2ft) longer.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Renault Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 848-873 kg (L1H1); 1254-1551 kg (L2H2); 1157-1384 kg (L3H2); 1377 kg (L3H3) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | 9.0-10.8 m3 (L2H2); 13.0 m3 (L3H2); 14.8 m3 (L3H3) |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | 3225 mm (L2H2); 3855 mm (L3H2/L3H3) |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | up to 3.5 tonnes |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Renault Master. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Custom if...
- you want one that carries 231kg more
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 Master if...
- you want one that takes loads 62cm (2ft) longer
The Master's twin-rear-wheel derivatives at 3,500-4,500 kg GVW give it some of the highest payloads in its class, and its towing capacity of up to 3.5 tonnes suits trades that also pull a trailer.
Full Master specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Renault Master?
The Ford Transit Custom carries 231kg more. The Renault Master takes loads 62cm (2ft) longer. The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Renault Master is a large panel van offered from 2.8t to 4.5t GVW, a common choice for removals and long-distance trade fleets..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Custom or the Renault Master?
The Ford Transit Custom, by 231kg.
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