Head to head
Ford Transit Custom vs Toyota Hilux
The Ford Transit Custom is rated 15kg heavier gross.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Gross weight: the Ford Transit Custom is rated 15kg heavier gross.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Custom | Toyota Hilux | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1079-1207 kg (300 L1H1); 1262-1361 kg (320 L2H1) | 1205 kg (Single Cab); 1075 kg (Extra Cab); 1105 kg (Double Cab, manual); 1015 kg (Double Cab, automatic) |
| Gross weight | 3225 kg (320 derivative) | 3210 kg (Double Cab) |
| Towing capacity | 2500-2800 kg (diesel) | 3500 kg (braked) |
| Load volume | 5.8 m3 (L1H1); 6.8 m3 (L2H1) | - |
| Load length | 2602 mm (L1H1); 3002 mm (L2H1) | - |
| Load bed length | - | 2315 mm (Single Cab); 1525 mm (Double Cab) |
Sources: Ford Transit Custom, Toyota Hilux. 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 is rated 15kg heavier gross
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 Hilux if...
The Hilux is bought in the UK on a reputation for durability rather than outright payload, and its 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity across the range makes it a common choice for trades that also tow plant or trailers.
Full Hilux specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Custom and the Toyota Hilux?
The Ford Transit Custom is rated 15kg heavier gross. The Ford Transit Custom is a medium panel van, Ford's best-selling UK van and the segment benchmark for self-drive hire.; the Toyota Hilux is a pickup truck offered in single, extra and double cab body styles..
Can I tow the Ford Transit Custom or the Toyota Hilux 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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