Size against size
Luton van with tail lift vs 7.5 tonne lorry
The 7.5 tonne lorry holds 10 cubic metres more and takes loads 2.1m (7ft) longer.
Key differences
- Load volume: the 7.5 tonne lorry holds 10 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the 7.5 tonne lorry takes loads 2.1m (7ft) longer.
| Luton van with tail lift | 7.5 tonne lorry | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 4m | 6.1m |
| Load width | 2.2m | 2.3m |
| Load height | 2.2m | 2.4m |
| Load volume | 10-20m3 | 20-30m3 |
| Payload | 1,000-1,200kg | 2,500kg |
| Licence | B-category | C1 or C |
| Moves | House removals | Large commercial removals |
Sources: My Job Quote. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the Luton van with tail lift if...
Load area about 4m long and 2.2m wide, with a payload of 1,000-1,200kg. Typical move: house removals. Licence: B-category.
Luton van with tail lift in full →Pick the 7.5 tonne lorry if...
Load area about 6.1m long and 2.3m wide, with a payload of 2,500kg. Typical move: large commercial removals. Licence: C1 or C.
7.5 tonne lorry in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a Luton van with tail lift and a 7.5 tonne lorry?
The 7.5 tonne lorry holds 10 cubic metres more and takes loads 2.1m (7ft) longer.
What fits in a Luton van with tail lift?
Load area about 4m long and 2.2m wide, with a payload of 1,000-1,200kg. Typical move: house removals. Licence: B-category.
What fits in a 7.5 tonne lorry?
Load area about 6.1m long and 2.3m wide, with a payload of 2,500kg. Typical move: large commercial removals. Licence: C1 or C.