Size against size
Small van vs Short wheelbase panel van
The Short wheelbase panel van holds 2.7 cubic metres more and carries 400kg more.
Key differences
- Load volume: the Short wheelbase panel van holds 2.7 cubic metres more.
- Payload: the Short wheelbase panel van carries 400kg more.
- Load length: the Short wheelbase panel van takes loads 70cm (2.5ft) longer.
| Small van | Short wheelbase panel van | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 1.7m | 2.4m |
| Load width | 1.5m | 1.7m |
| Load height | 1.2m | 1.4-1.65m |
| Load volume | 2.3-3.3m3 | 5-6.5m3 |
| Payload | 500-900kg | 900-1,200kg |
| Licence | Category B | Category B |
| Moves | - | Single bedroom contents |
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 Short wheelbase panel van if...
Load area about 2.4m long and 1.7m wide, with a payload of 900-1,200kg. Typical move: single bedroom contents. Licence: Category B.
Short wheelbase panel van in full →Common questions
What is the difference between a Small van and a Short wheelbase panel van?
The Short wheelbase panel van holds 2.7 cubic metres more and carries 400kg more.
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 Short wheelbase panel van?
Load area about 2.4m long and 1.7m wide, with a payload of 900-1,200kg. Typical move: single bedroom contents. Licence: Category B.