Head to head
Ford Transit Large Van vs MAN TGE TGE
The MAN TGE TGE takes loads 1.32m (4.5ft) longer and carries 141kg more. The Ford Transit Large Van holds 1.1 cubic metres more.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Key differences
- Load length: the MAN TGE TGE takes loads 1.32m (4.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the MAN TGE TGE carries 141kg more.
- Load volume: the Ford Transit Large Van holds 1.1 cubic metres more.
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Large Van | MAN TGE TGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1098 kg (350 L3H3) | 1239 kg (Standard WB, normal roof, 3.5t FWD); 1131 kg (Long WB, high roof, 3.5t FWD); 1059 kg (Extra Long WB, super-high roof, 3.5t FWD); 920 kg (5.0t RWD) |
| Load volume | 12.4 m3 (L3H3) | 11.3 m3 (Standard WB, high roof); 18.4 m3 (Extra Long WB, super-high roof) |
| Load length | 3533 mm (L3H3) | 4855 mm (Extra Long WB) |
| Towing capacity | 2800 kg | 3000 kg braked (3.5t derivatives); 3500 kg braked (5.0-5.5t derivatives) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | - |
Sources: Ford Transit Large Van, MAN TGE TGE. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Large Van if...
- you want one that holds 1.1 cubic metres more
The large Transit remains a fleet mainstay for removals and trade work needing more room than the Custom, with this L3H3 350 spec representing a common mid-range hire configuration.
Full Large Van specifications →Buy or hire the TGE if...
- you want one that takes loads 1.32m (4.5ft) longer
- you want one that carries 141kg more
The TGE offers the same body shell and volume options as the Crafter it shares a factory with, but adds a 5.5t rear-wheel-drive derivative not available on the VW, aimed at fleets wanting a heavier payload without a 7.5t truck.
Full TGE specifications →Common questions
What is the difference between the Ford Transit Large Van and the MAN TGE TGE?
The MAN TGE TGE takes loads 1.32m (4.5ft) longer and carries 141kg more. The Ford Transit Large Van holds 1.1 cubic metres more. The Ford Transit Large Van is a large panel van, the long-running Ford Transit in L3H3 350 form as offered on UK commercial hire fleets.; the MAN TGE TGE is a large panel van engineered alongside the Volkswagen Crafter, offered from 3.0t to 5.5t GVW..
Which carries more, the Ford Transit Large Van or the MAN TGE TGE?
The MAN TGE TGE, by 141kg.
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