Size against size
Small van vs Long wheelbase panel van
The Long wheelbase panel van carries 700kg more and takes loads 1.7m (5.5ft) longer.
Key differences
- Payload: the Long wheelbase panel van carries 700kg more.
- Load length: the Long wheelbase panel van takes loads 1.7m (5.5ft) longer.
| Small van | Long wheelbase panel van | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 1.7m | 3.4m |
| Load width | 1.5m | 1.7m |
| Load height | 1.2m | 1.7m |
| Load volume | 2.3-3.3m3 | Up to 11.3m3 |
| Payload | 500-900kg | 1,200-1,500kg |
| Licence | Category B | Category B |
| Moves | - | One-bed flat |
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 Long wheelbase panel van if...
Load area about 3.4m long and 1.7m wide, with a payload of 1,200-1,500kg. Typical move: one-bed flat. Licence: Category B.
Long wheelbase panel van in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a Small van and a Long wheelbase panel van?
The Long wheelbase panel van carries 700kg more and takes loads 1.7m (5.5ft) 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 Long wheelbase panel van?
Load area about 3.4m long and 1.7m wide, with a payload of 1,200-1,500kg. Typical move: one-bed flat. Licence: Category B.