What Size Courier Van Do I Need?
Courier jobs come in all shapes and sizes. That’s why we have our own fleet of courier vans to accommodate for every type of job. Whether you need a multi-storey office move or you’re just looking to get a small package delivered, we’ve got the vehicles for you.
Choosing the right size courier van will ensure the delivery is completed safely and efficiently.
In this van size guide, we will take you through each of the different vehicles available to you and explain which jobs are most suitable for each van.
Small Van
A small van weighs 400kg and has internal van dimensions of W125cm x L180cm x H125cm. This is the smallest vehicle in our fleet and comes equipped with a trolley, blankets, straps and PPE.
Small vans are ideal for small jobs. This includes delivering single items of furniture as part of a furniture ordering and delivery service. It is also suitable for delivering small but important items, such as medicine, that require a professional courier with a time-critical delivery service.
Long Wheelbase
A long wheelbase weighs between 1000kg-1300kg and has internal van dimensions of W170cm x L340cm x H170cm. It comes equipped with a trolley, blankets, straps and PPE, plus three euro pallets and three standard pallets.
Long wheel base vans are ideal moving vans for a studio flat. They can fit white goods and bulky pieces of furniture such as wardrobes, a sofa and large televisions. A good way to visualise the capacity of a long wheelbase is to imagine the inside of a single garage. If your items would fit in a small garage, they’ll likely fit in a Long Wheelbase.
3.5-Tonne Luton Van
The 3.5-tonne Luton van weighs 1000kg and has internal van dimensions of W195cm x L 402cm x H218cm. It comes equipped with a pump truck, troller, blankets and straps, plus four euro pallets and three standard pallets.
Luton vans are the most widely used van for big removal projects. You can fit approximately 378 medium boxes or a range of household items, including a double bed, a two-seater sofa and a wardrobe. This makes Luton vans ideal for 1-2 bedroom flat removals.
7.5-Tonne Luton Van
The 7.5-tonne Luton van weighs 2500kg and has internal van dimensions of W244cm x L609cm x H238cm. It comes equipped with a pump truck, troller, blankets and straps, plus ten euro pallets and ten standard pallets.
7.5-tonne Luton vans are typically used for 3-4 bedroom house moves. With a payload of 2500kg, you can fit any items of furniture, including 4 beds, 3 sofas and 3-4 wardrobes.
18-Tonne Luton Van
The 18-tonne Luton van weighs 9300kg and has internal van dimensions of W249cm x L731cm x H243cm (minus 10 cm in width for the back door). It comes equipped with a pump truck, troller, blankets and straps, plus 14 euro pallets and 12 standard pallets.
This mammoth is ideal for a range of applications, including multi-storey office removals and transporting building materials for the construction industry.
Artic Lorry
With a weight of 26000kg-28000kg, the artic is the largest truck in our fleet. It has internal dimensions of W249cm x L1342cm x H260cm or 300cm (minus 10 cm in width for the back door) and comes equipped with a pump truck, trolley, blankets, straps and full PPE. It also has 26 euro pallets and 22 standard pallets.
The artic is for the largest commercial industrial jobs. This vehicle can relocate entire corporations and can carry huge industrial equipment.
All of the above vehicles are available at Reactive Logistics. We offer fast and efficient delivery services for domestic and commercial customers. Whether you require same-day, dedicated delivery or final mile delivery and installation, we offer it all. We have years of experience in unloading, moving and assembling fragile goods, and we have a long history of successful projects and happy customers.
