ProMaster vs Transit vs Express: which cargo van for your Houston business?

If you run a trade in Houston — HVAC, plumbing, electrical, delivery, mobile detailing — the van is the business. These are the three used cargo vans we see most often, and how they differ in daily use.

Ram ProMaster

• Front-wheel drive with a low, flat load floor: easy loading and a tight turning radius in parking lots.
• Interior width lets you fit a 4x8 sheet flat between the wheel wells.
• Gasoline V6 in most used units; simple to service.
• Best for: plumbers, electricians and upfitted work vans where interior volume matters most.

Ford Transit

• Rear-wheel drive, available in low, medium and high roof and two lengths.
• The high roof lets you stand inside — a real back-saver on long days.
• Wide range of engines in used examples; the EcoBoost pulls well when loaded.
• Best for: delivery routes, mobile shops and anyone who works inside the van.

Chevrolet Express / GMC Savana

• Body-on-frame, rear-wheel drive, classic van layout with a strong V8 option.
• Simple, durable and cheap to keep on the road; parts are everywhere.
• Lower roof than a high-roof Transit, but excellent towing for its class.
• Best for: towing trailers, heavy payloads and fleets that value easy repairs.

How to choose

1. Measure your gear. Rack systems and ladders decide roof height more than anything else.
2. Think about where you park. Garages and tight lots favor the ProMaster's turning circle.
3. Payload, not just space. Check the door sticker (GVWR) against what you carry every day. Our listings show the weight class on commercial units.
4. Mileage with maintenance beats low miles with none. Ask for fleet service records.

Financing a work van

Many of our buyers finance the van through the business or personally. We work with several lenders and each one makes its own decision; the online application takes about five minutes and an advisor follows up with the options.

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