What size van do I need for my removal service?

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

Which size removal van is best for a house move?

When considering hiring our vans and movers, you won't need to worry about specifying the van size you need. If you give us a reasonably accurate inventory of the amount of gear you have using our dedicated moving calculator, especially any large or cumbersome furniture, we'll be more than happy to provide a price for your move. You will automatically be assigned one of our vans, or if necessary multiple vans, depending on the size of your move, along with a choice of how many movers you will need.

Explaining moving van sizes in "Meet The Fleet"

Our fleet consists of Luton Vans, Extra Large Vans, and Long Wheel Mercedes Transit Vans. These removal vehicles are roomy and well-equipped to handle store collections, student moves, home moves, and business removals because they can each carry up to 3.5 tonnes of payload. So take advantage and hire a van in York with the knowledge that our man and van service will move your home across the UK without the risk of a breakdown thanks to our commitment to maintaining our removal hire Sprinter vans.

Click on any of the images below to learn more about the van's characteristics, features, and photos.

LWB Transit Van

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

LWB Transit Van Dimensions

Obtain the appropriate size removal van or vans for your move to York or anywhere else in the UK. By clicking on the images above, you can see the sizes of each van. To get an immediate quote and to schedule your move, kindly click the button that says "request a quote" above.

Please take note: We DO NOT offer estimates, and we DO NOT take phone-based reservations.

Inside Measurments:

Length: 4.3m / 14.1ft

Height: 1.9m / 6.2ft

Width: 1.8m / 5.9ft

Outside Measurments:

Length: 7m / 30ft

Height: 2.8m / 9.2ft

Width: 2.5m / 8.2ft

Volume / Payload:

14 m3 Cubed 45.9 cu. ft

3.5 Tonne (Payload of 1165KG)

Number of Seats:

Seats (inc driver) 3

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

LWB Transit Van Description

Suitable For:

  • Apartments/flats and small moves
  • Item collection + delivery
  • Motorbike transport
  • 1 -2 bedroom houses
  • Single student moves

Example Load:

  • 25 cardboard boxes, 4 dining room chairs (stacked), 1 small coffee table
  • 1 chest of drawers, 1 office desk and swivel chair, 1 waist height fridge, 1 bike…

PLEASE NOTE:

  • It is your responsibility to provide parking, whether reserving a space for the van outside your property or arranging a suspension or permit with the local council.
  • If there is no pre-arranged parking and our van receives a ticket, it will be the customer’s responsibility to pay the fine to the driver at the end of the job.

Benefits:

  • All our vans are fully carpeted and come with professional moving blankets, tie straps, a trolley and mattress cover.
  • Our vehicles are fully insured and come equipped with the latest GPS technology.
Trolley
Mattress Cover
Drill and Tools
Rachet and Straps
Carpeted Van
Mercedes Sprinter Nav

LWB Transit Van Photos

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mercedes sprinter lwb
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

Giant Luton Van

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

Giant Luton Van Dimensions

Obtain the appropriate size removal van or vans for your move to York or anywhere else in the UK. By clicking on the images above, you can see the sizes of each van. To get an immediate quote and to schedule your move, kindly click the button that says "request a quote" above.

Please take note: We DO NOT offer estimates, and we DO NOT take phone-based reservations.

Inside Measurments:

Length: 3.86m / 13.5ft

Height: 2.2m / 7.2ft

Width: 2m / 6.7ft

Outside Measurments:

Length: 6.6m / 21.8ft

Height: 3.1m / 10.2ft

Width: 2.26m / 7.41ft

Volume / Payload:

18 m3 / 635 cu. ft

3.5 Tonne (Payload of 1200KG)

Number of Seats:

Seats (inc driver) 3

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

Giant Luton Van Description

Suitable For:

  • Medium to large house removals
  • 2+ bedroom houses/flats
  • Large office removals
  • Ideal for bulky furniture and crates
  • Upright piano removals that require

Example Load:

  • 40 large cardboard boxes, 3 + 2 seater sofas, 1 large television plus unit, 2 double beds, 1 clothes wardrobe,
  • children’s bed and wardrobe, 1 dining table + 4 chairs1 rug, vases, 6 small plant pots, microwave, 1 washing machine,
  • 1 fridge, 2 bikes and much, much more!

PLEASE NOTE:

  • It is your responsibility to provide parking, whether reserving a space for the van outside your property or arranging a suspension or permit with the local council. If there is no pre-arranged parking and our van receives a ticket, it will be the customer’s responsibility to pay the fine to the driver at the end of the job.

Benefits:

  • All our vans are fully carpeted and come with professional moving blankets, tie straps, a trolley and mattress cover.
  • Our vehicles are fully insured and come equipped with the latest GPS technology.
Trolley
Mattress Cover
Drill and Tools
Rachet and Straps
Carpeted Van
Mercedes Sprinter Nav

Giant Luton Van Photos

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
mercedes sprinter loading area

Low Loader Van

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

Low Loader Van Dimensions

Obtain the appropriate size removal van or vans for your move to York or anywhere else in the UK. By clicking on the images above, you can see the sizes of each van. To get an immediate quote and to schedule your move, kindly click the button that says "request a quote" above.

Please take note: We DO NOT offer estimates, and we DO NOT take phone-based reservations.

Inside Measurments:

Length: 4.5M / 14.9ft

Height: 2.5 / 8.2ft

Width: 2.1 / 6.10ft

Outside Measurments:

Length: 6.94m / 22.7ft

Height: 3.11m / 10.2ft

Width: 2.68m / 8.7ft

Volume / Payload:

24m3 / 847 cu. ft

3.5 Tonne ( Payload of 1250)

Number of Seats:

Seats (inc driver) 3

Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

Low Loader Van Description

Suitable For:

  •  Large house removals
  • 3+ bedroom houses
  • Large office removals
  • Ideal for bulky furniture and crates

Example Load:

  • 60 large cardboard boxes, 3 + 4 seater sofas, 2 large television plus unit, 3 double beds, 4 clothes wardrobe,
  • children’s bed and wardrobe, 2 dining table + 6 chairs, 5 rug, vases, 12 small plant pots, microwave, 1 washing machine,
  • 2 fridge, 6 bikes and much, much more!

PLEASE NOTE:

  • It is your responsibility to provide parking, whether reserving a space for the van outside your property or arranging a suspension or permit with the local council. If there is no pre-arranged parking and our van receives a ticket, it will be the customer’s responsibility to pay the fine to the driver at the end of the job.

Benefits:

  • All our vans are fully carpeted and come with professional moving blankets, tie straps, a trolley and mattress cover.
  • Our vehicles are fully insured and come equipped with the latest GPS technology.
Trolley
Mattress Cover
Drill and Tools
Rachet and Straps
Carpeted Van
Mercedes Sprinter Nav

Low Loader Van Photos

Mercedes Low Loader Side
packing boxes in van
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained
Removals Van Sizes and Capacity Explained

How many moving vans will I require?

The size of your home will ultimately determine the answer, but the typical job only calls for one van. This is due to:

The vans are initially roomy. They have a volume that ranges from 10.5 to 22m3 and can move a lot of cargo in a single trip, especially if it has been packed well.

Even if a removal requires more space than a single van can hold, splitting the job into two legs will cost less than hiring a second van and driver.

What Situations Might Require Two or More Vans?

Longer distance moves typically require more than one van. Instead of making separate trips to and from the old house, both vans can arrive at the new house at once. If so, you can reserve multiple vans, and we'll show up in a convoy.

When residents have different destinations, such as when students move out after exams or couples separate, more than one van may be required. Hiring two smaller vans that can go to different houses after everything is loaded is more practical in this situation.