LWB Van Dimensions: Long Wheelbase Van Dimensions and Capacity
Typical LWB van dimensions are a load area about 3.4 to 3.7 metres long, 1.7 metres wide and up to 1.9 metres high, around 11 to 13 cubic metres. First Choice Transportation Ltd’s long wheelbase vans take up to 4 UK pallets and about 1,100 to 1,300 kg. Need an LWB van and driver for a job today rather than van hire? Book one on 020 8202 2008.
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Long Wheelbase Van Sizes at a Glance
| Measurement | Typical LWB van | Typical XLWB van |
|---|---|---|
| Load length | about 3.4 to 3.7 m | about 4.0 to 4.3 m |
| Load width | about 1.7 m (about 1.35 m between the wheel arches) | about 1.7 m |
| Load height | about 1.7 to 1.9 m (high roof) | about 1.9 to 2.1 m |
| Load volume | about 11 to 13 m³ | about 14 to 17 m³ |
| Payload | ours: about 1,100 to 1,300 kg | |
These are typical figures for 3.5-tonne long wheelbase panel vans and vary by make, model and roof height.
XLWB Van Dimensions
XLWB van dimensions add length rather than width: an extra-long wheelbase van typically has a load length of about 4.0 to 4.3 metres and 14 to 17 cubic metres of space. It suits long items, such as doors, worktops, timber and long furniture, that will not lie flat in a standard long wheelbase van. Tell us the longest item when you book.
How Many Pallets Fit in a LWB Van
Our long wheelbase vans take up to 3 to 4 standard UK pallets or 4 to 5 Euro pallets, within a payload of about 1,100 to 1,300 kg. The weight usually runs out before the floor space with dense loads, so give us the weight of each pallet. Pallets need a forklift or pallet truck at each end unless the goods can be carried by hand. See pallet delivery.
LWB Van or Luton?
- Choose a long wheelbase van for heavy loads, long items and pallets of dense goods: it carries more weight.
- Choose a Luton van for bulky, light loads such as household furniture: it holds more volume, up to 6 UK pallets.
Both cost the same with us: £60 for the first 10 miles, then £1.80 a mile, plus VAT. Smaller loads go in a small van. All sizes: van sizes and our fleet. To book, get a courier quote.
LWB Van Dimensions FAQ
How long is a long wheelbase van inside?
A typical long wheelbase panel van has a load length of about 3.4 to 3.7 metres, and an extra-long wheelbase van about 4.0 to 4.3 metres. That is long enough for most sofas, flat-pack furniture, lengths of timber and pipe, and several pallets in a row. Exact lengths vary by make and roof height.
How much weight can a LWB van carry?
A 3.5-tonne long wheelbase panel van typically carries about 1,000 to 1,400 kg, depending on the model and its equipment. Ours carry about 1,100 to 1,300 kg. Because a panel van body is lighter than a Luton box, a long wheelbase van often carries more weight than a Luton.
What is the difference between LWB and XLWB?
XLWB means extra-long wheelbase: the same van with a longer body, usually adding about half a metre of load length and two to four cubic metres of volume. Choose it for long items such as doors, worktops or long pallets of materials. The weight it can carry is often slightly lower than the standard LWB.
Should I book a LWB van or a Luton?
Book a long wheelbase van for heavy or long loads, and a Luton for bulky, light loads such as household furniture. A Luton holds more volume, up to 6 UK pallets in ours, while the long wheelbase van carries more weight. Both cost the same with us: £60 for the first 10 miles, then £1.80 a mile, plus VAT.
Can a LWB van take pallets?
Yes. Our long wheelbase vans take up to 3 to 4 standard UK pallets or 4 to 5 Euro pallets, within about 1,100 to 1,300 kg. The pallets need loading and unloading by forklift or pallet truck at each end, unless the goods can be carried by hand. Tell us the pallet heights and weights when you book.
How do I book a long wheelbase van courier?
Call 020 8202 2008 or WhatsApp 07507 612919, 24 hours a day, with both postcodes and what you are sending, ideally with photos. We confirm the van and the price before anything is booked, and collect within 30 to 45 minutes across London and within the hour elsewhere in the UK.
Why Book First Choice Transportation
First Choice Transportation Ltd is a registered UK company (No. 15276847) based in Southgate, North London, founded by Allam, who has 15 years’ experience in courier and transport work, with 30 drivers across the UK.
Up to 4 UK Pallets
Or 5 Euro pallets, about 1,100 to 1,300 kg, in our long wheelbase vans.
Driver Included
£60 for the first 10 miles, then £1.80 a mile, plus VAT.
Collected Within the Hour
30 to 45 minutes across London and the Home Counties; 45 minutes to an hour elsewhere.
Proof of Delivery
Signature and photo on handover, texted to you.