Size against size
Small van vs Luton van with tail lift
The Luton van with tail lift holds 7.7 cubic metres more and takes loads 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
Key differences
- Load volume: the Luton van with tail lift holds 7.7 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the Luton van with tail lift takes loads 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
- Payload: the Luton van with tail lift carries 500kg more.
| Small van | Luton van with tail lift | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 1.7m | 4m |
| Load width | 1.5m | 2.2m |
| Load height | 1.2m | 2.2m |
| Load volume | 2.3-3.3m3 | 10-20m3 |
| Payload | 500-900kg | 1,000-1,200kg |
| Licence | Category B | B-category |
| Moves | - | House removals |
Sources: My Job Quote. Sizes vary a little between companies.
Pick the Small van if...
Load area about 1.7m long and 1.5m wide, with a payload of 500-900kg. Licence: Category B.
Small van in full →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 →Common questions
What is the difference between a Small van and a Luton van with tail lift?
The Luton van with tail lift holds 7.7 cubic metres more and takes loads 2.3m (7.5ft) longer.
What fits in a Small van?
Load area about 1.7m long and 1.5m wide, with a payload of 500-900kg. Licence: Category B.
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.