Head to head
Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper vs Iveco Daily
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is a ford transit chassis cab with a single-cab tipper body, used for trade and groundworks hire.. The Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high gvw options for a van-class vehicle..
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper | Iveco Daily | |
|---|---|---|
| Payload | 1023 kg (350 L2H1) | 1500-2250 kg (3.0m wheelbase) |
| Gross weight | 3500 kg | 3.5-7.0 tonnes |
| Body length | 3135 mm | - |
| Body width | 2055 mm (panel to panel) | - |
| Load volume | - | 7.3 m3 (3.0m wheelbase); 8.7-10.2 m3 (3.45m wheelbase); up to 17.2 m3 (longest wheelbases) |
| Load compartment width | - | 1800 mm (all variants) |
Sources: Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper, Iveco Daily. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Single Cab Tipper if...
The tipper conversion turns the Transit chassis cab into a light muck-away or aggregate-hauling vehicle, common on UK plant and tool hire fleets alongside van hire.
Full Single Cab Tipper specifications →Buy or hire the Daily if...
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 Single Cab Tipper and the Iveco Daily?
The Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper is a ford Transit chassis cab with a single-cab tipper body, used for trade and groundworks hire.; the Iveco Daily is a large van and chassis cab range with unusually high GVW options for a van-class vehicle..
Can I tow the Ford Transit Single Cab Tipper 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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