What Is A 3.5 Luton?

So how big is a 3.5 ton luton van really? The external dimension of a 3.5 ton luton van are around 6700mm (long) x 2250mm (wide) x 3300mm (high). The wheelbase is around 4000mm. The internal dimensions of the luton van are around 4000mm (long) x 2200mm (wide) x 2200mm (high).

Is a Luton 3.5 tonne?

Is A Luton Van 7.5 tonne? No, a Luton van is a 3,500kg or 3.5-tonne vehicle that can be driven on a standard car licence with category b entitlement and is classed as a PLG (Private/Light Goods) vehicle.

How much can you fit in a 3.5 Luton van?

How much furniture fits in a 3.5 tonne Luton van? This van can hold up to 40 boxes of personal belongings, along with a number of different furniture items, such as a dining table and chairs, a two or three-seater sofa, double beds, wardrobes, chest of drawers, and all kitchen white goods.

Can I drive a 3.5 ton Luton?

Yes, you’re permitted to drive a Luton-sized van under 3.5 tonnes. This includes any public roads where vans are allowed. But if you passed your driving test before January 1 1997, the van can weigh up to 7.5 tonnes.

Are there different size Luton vans?

7.5 Tonne Luton Van
In terms of build, this vehicle is identical to the 3.5 Tonne Luton Van – just bigger. It’s good for three bedroom houses and can store 40-50 boxes, up to 4 beds, 3 sofas, 2 dining tables and sets of chairs, 3-4 wardrobes and most kitchen appliances.

How do I know if I can drive a 3.5 tonne van?

If you have a full driving licence you can drive any van up to 3.5 tonnes. If you want to drive anything bigger such as 7.5 tonnes vans, you may need to take an extra test if you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997.

What size van is a 3.5 tonne?

So how big is a 3.5 ton luton van really? The external dimension of a 3.5 ton luton van are around 6700mm (long) x 2250mm (wide) x 3300mm (high). The wheelbase is around 4000mm. The internal dimensions of the luton van are around 4000mm (long) x 2200mm (wide) x 2200mm (high).

Is driving a Luton van easy?

How difficult is it really to drive a large box van? Well, in comparison to the average car, a Luton box van might feel like operating a blimp – and if it’s your first time behind the wheel of a large 3.5-tonne vehicle it’s certainly something that’ll take you a moment to master.

Can you drive a Luton van with a normal driving licence?

You can drive a van up to 3,500kg if you have a standard car driving licence. View your driving licence information to check what types of vehicles you can drive.

Can I drive up to 3.5 tonne?

The law currently allows drivers with Category B (car licence) to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes MAM (maximum authorised mass) with up to 8 passenger seats. The B+E driving licence will allow you to drive up to a combined towing weight of 7 tonnes.

Can you drive a 3.5 ton lorry on a normal licence?

In fact you can drive up to 3500kg (3.5 tonnes) with your car driving licence – category ‘B’ entitlement. So, if there is no difference between LGV and HGV…. Where does the term HGV come from?

What is the biggest van you can drive on a car Licence?

Check what license you have by looking at the categories on the back of your driving license. The B category license will let you drive all vans below 3.5 tonnes. A C1 license enables you to drive vans up to 7.5 tonnes. For large vans, check the plated weight of the vehicle by looking at the little plaque.

What do you need to drive a 3.5 ton van?

No specific van licence exists. If you want to drive a vehicle weighing between 3,500kg and 7,500kg, you’ll need to have passed your test before 1st January 1997 to do it on a standard driving licence.

Why is it called a Luton van?

The iconic Luton van has its origins in the town of Luton in Bedfordshire, home to the Bedford heavy commercial vehicle plant that produced the popular Bedford model. The Luton body incorporates an enclosed box-shaped body that extends over the cab.

What size is a Luton?

The average external dimensions of a Luton van are length: 6746mm (265.59 inches), width: 2140mm (84.25 inches), and height: 3169mm (124.76 inches) with average internal measurements being length: 4082mm (160.7 inches), width: 2082mm (81.96 inches), and height: 2255mm (88.77 inches).

What size do Luton vans come in?

Ford Transit Luton Van

Information Feet Metric(cm)
Overall Width 7’5″ 2m 25cm
Overall Height 10’2″ 3m 10cm
Overall Length 21’3 6m 50cm
Rear Door Size 6’3×6′ 1m90 x 1m80

What is the speed limit for a 3.5 tonne van?

What’s the speed limit for 3.5 tonnes vans?

Built up areas and cities 30mph
Single carriageway 50mph
Dual carriageway 60mph
Motorways 70mph

Can a 20 year old drive 3.5 Ton van?

You can drive a large vehicle that weighs more than 3500kgs (3.5 tonnes) if you are aged 21 or over. You can drive vehicles weighing over 3500kg (3.5 tonnes) from the age of 18 if you have a Full UK driving licence and have passed a Driver Certificate of Competence (CPC) qualification.

What vans are 3.5 tons?

Top 10 Vans With The Highest Payload

Make / Model Payload Capacity
1 Vauxhall Movano 1620kg
2 Renault Master 1610kg
3 Fiat Ducato 1605kg
4 Peugeot Boxer 1570kg

What weight can I tow with a 3.5 ton van?

Smaller front-wheel-drive vans have a 2500kg towing capacity, while 3.5-tonne vans have a 3000kg towing capacity. The 3.5-tonne rear-wheel-drive version of the MAN TGE can tow 3500kg at its limit, but if you want the same in a Crafter you’ll have to get a 5-tonne version to get the maximum 3500kg towing capacity.

How much weight can a 3.5 tonne carry?

Payloads can vary in 3.5 Tonne horseboxes- but are generally between 750-1100 kilos.