Van size guide – Your guide on removal van sizes
We’ve compiled a thorough guide to common removal van sizes so you don’t waste hours figuring out the size of van you need to move home. Since there are many kinds of sizes and models available for vans, we’ve listed some standard sizes for removals vans and their features to help you identify the right one, and eventually determine which is the best for your removal. Exact dimensions of the vans can differ based what model you choose.
Medium Wheelbase Van. Shortened to MWB
- A high-roof
- A simple loading platform
- It is usually cheaper to hire due to its slightly smaller size
- Most popular model are Ford Transit and Mercedes Sprinter
- The capacity of loading of an MWB van is between 8-11 cubic metres.
Long Wheels Base Transit Van and Sprinter Van reduced to LWB
- Also known as Jumbo Transits or Jumbo Sprinters
- Ideal for one and two-bedroom flats
- Fit white goods such as wardrobes, sofas, tables, chairs with a flat screen TV as well as a home entertainment device as well as a mattress, if it’s collapseable.
- The typical capacity for loading of an LWB van is between 11 and 15 cubic metres.
Luton Van
- Also known as a 3.5 Tonne Luton Van
- They typically have an elevator at the tail
- They’re narrow, making them manoeuvrable around narrow streets
- Because the wheel arches aren’t pierced into the storage space, it simplifies packing boxes.
- A Luton van is able to accommodate a two-bedroom flat or a small house with upwards of 45 storage boxes a table , and sets of chairs (as as long as they’re stackable) and big sofas. two beds that double along with wardrobes, white goods and wardrobes.
7.5 Tonne Luton Van
- In terms build it’s similar to that of the 3.5 Tonne Luton Van – just larger.
- It’s good for homes with three bedrooms. It’s able to store 40-50 boxes, up to four beds, 3 sofas, 2 dining tables and chairs 3-4 wardrobes and most kitchen appliances.
- The loading capacity is about 25-27 cubic meters.
It’s a challenge choosing from a list of the various vehicles. That’s reason why our Complete Removals team is here to provide more information about the sizes and kinds of vehicles you’ll require depending on the details of your move. Be sure to inform the team on Cmplete Removals on any particularly bulky or difficult items in order to offer you the best vehicle for your move. Get a free quote now.