Removal van size - The actual dimensions of Luton and Transit vans

How much can you fit in a Transit van?

So, now we have the maximum cargo volume of the Transit van which is 12㎥. But to anyone who does not work with dimensions and measurements daily, it might be a little bit difficult to imagine how much is the van actually capable of taking in. For your convenience, we will now list a couple of regular moving items, their dimensions and how many of them you can fit in a Transit van.

• A medium box is 355 x 355 x 355mm which is exactly 0.045㎥ of volume
• Normal large moving boxes are 457 x 457 x 457mm which equals 0.095㎥
• A wardrobe box / carton garment and clothing carriers - 508 x 457 x 1244 mm = 0.29㎥
• A washing machine and a dryer, combined together, take up a space that equals to 1㎥
• One two-seater sofa is also 1㎥

So now that we know the dimensions of the boxes and some household items and the overall cargo of the van, it’s not hard to measure how much can the vehicle fit to reach its maximum capacity.

• Around 270 medium boxes
• Around 130 large moving boxes
• Around 42 big wardrobe boxes
• 24 washing machines or dryers

Having in mind the volume of moving boxes:

• A medium box is 355 x 355 x 355mm which is exactly 0.045㎥ of volume
• Normal large moving boxes are 457 x 457 x 457mm which equals 0.095㎥
• A wardrobe box / carton garment and clothing carriers - 508 x 457 x 1244 mm = 0.29㎥

Here is how much can our medium and small van can fit to reach its maximum capacity.

• Medium van:
  - 80 medium boxes
  - 30 large boxes
  - 10 wardrobe boxes
• Small van:
  - 50 medium boxes
  - 25 large boxes
  - 8 wardrobe boxes

For every vehicle driven in the UK, there is a weight restriction limit also known as GVW (gross vehicle weight). Non-regulated vehicle weight may result in the following problems:

• Damage the suspension of a vehicle or wear it too fast, which may result in a spontaneous road accident.
• Overloaded vehicles may damage the people inside the vehicle as well as passengers walking near the road.
• Reduces the overall life of the vehicle. All motor engines are calculated for certain vehicle weight. When it's exceeded from overloading, an engine works under much higher loads and becomes unreliable (may break unexpectedly).
• Vehicles with a GVW higher than the restricted is devastating to the roads in the UK. This further creates complications in the traffic situation.

Gross vehicle weight restrictions for Transit vans

Based on the size of the transit van, the weight restriction starts at 2.6T up to a maximum of 3.5T (tonnes).

The limitation is based on the vehicles suspension, size and other factors, so for maximum accuracy of the GVW for your exact vehicle, we suggest checking the UK version of your manual. You can also spot it on a plate sticker that is fitted inside the vehicle, usually on the metal frame next to the driver's seat.

Gross vehicle weight restrictions for Luton vans

The average GVW for a Luton van such as the Mercedes Sprinter model is about 3.5T.

Accurate information for the gross vehicle weight restriction for your Luton van may also be obtained online via the VIN number of your vehicle.

The van sizes for removals always depend on the job that is performed. In case you only need to move a bed, a wardrobe or just a couple of boxes, you don’t need a full-size vehicle like a Transit or a Luton to do so. A small van, like the Citroen Nemo or the Vauxhall Combo, will be more than enough to help you in this endeavour. However, if you are planning a flat or house move or office relocation and moving from one property to another, then you will need a Transit or a Luton van. If the move is even bigger, you might have to consider using more than one vehicle.

Choosing the right van when you are moving is just as important as packing your belongings correctly. With so many models and removal van sizes, it’s not easy to measure the job and choose a vehicle on your own. Worry not as you can always organize a video survey with one of your professionals.

This survey is performed at a time convenient for you every day of the week. You will only have to connect with any of our moving specialists over a mobile application and walk them around your property, showing the items that you need to relocate. After a thorough inspection, the expert will advise you on the suitable van size, hours to complete the job and give you an approximate quote as well. And all of this is for free!

So if you are planning a move, do not leave things to chance. Organize your video survey today and take advantage of our professional removals services!