Size against size
Short wheelbase panel van vs 7.5 tonne lorry
The 7.5 tonne lorry holds 15 cubic metres more and takes loads 3.7m (12ft) longer.
Key differences
- Load volume: the 7.5 tonne lorry holds 15 cubic metres more.
- Load length: the 7.5 tonne lorry takes loads 3.7m (12ft) longer.
| Short wheelbase panel van | 7.5 tonne lorry | |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | 2.4m | 6.1m |
| Load width | 1.7m | 2.3m |
| Load height | 1.4-1.65m | 2.4m |
| Load volume | 5-6.5m3 | 20-30m3 |
| Payload | 900-1,200kg | 2,500kg |
| Licence | Category B | C1 or C |
| Moves | Single bedroom contents | Large commercial removals |
Sources: My Job Quote. Sizes vary a little between companies.
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 →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 Short wheelbase panel van and a 7.5 tonne lorry?
The 7.5 tonne lorry holds 15 cubic metres more and takes loads 3.7m (12ft) longer.
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.
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.