3.5-tonne.
Reliable and spacious, the Luton is ideal for transporting large goods, and the 3.5-tonne weight class can be driven on a regular driving licence.
Is a Luton van 7.5 tonne?
7.5 Tonne Luton Van
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. The loading capacity is approximately 880-650 cubic feet.
Is a Luton van 3.5 tonne?
A Luton is typically 3.5 tonnes and has a 2.2 litre engine, a minimum haulage capacity of 800 kg, and a length of 6.7 metres.
How many tons is a Luton?
3.5-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.
What’s the weight of a Luton van?
Empty weight (kerb weight) which will range from 2,288kg-2,500kg, payload (how much in kg you’re legally allowed to carry in the back) ranging from 1,000kg-1,212kg & GVW (gross vehicle weight) which will never exceed 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes).
How much weight can a 3.5 ton Luton carry?
Weight limits will vary between Luton vans – depending on manufacturers and models – but the majority of load limits tend to fall between 1000kgs and 1300 kgs for a 3.5T Luton Van. For a 7T Luton van the limits are closer to 2800kg.
What is a 3.5 ton van?
What is a 3.5 tonne van? A 3.5 tonne van is one that’s allowed to weigh up to 3.5 tonnes when fully laden. The gross vehicle weight (GVW) should be on the vehicle identification number (VIN) plate. The GVW should include the weight of the van plus the weight of the driver, any passengers and the payload.
What is a 7.5 tonne vehicle classed as?
C1 licence holders are likely to be driving vehicles used for making local supermarket deliveries or removals, for example. These are also referred to as 7.5 ton or Class 3 trucks. Car licences issued before January 1997 have automatic rights to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tonnes (known as ‘grandfather rights’).
What category is a Luton van DVLA?
Yes, if you passed your driving test on or after 1 January 1997 you will have category B entitlement on your driving licence. You can legally drive a Luton van with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 3.5 tonnes.
What license do I need to drive 3.5 ton?
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.
Can I drive a 3.5 tonne van on a standard full UK driving licence?
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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.
How big is a 3.5 ton Luton van?
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).
What size is a 7.5 ton truck?
Overall length – 8.42m. Height – 3.42m. Loading length – 6.00m. Loading width – 2.44m.
What is the largest 3.5 Ton van?
The van with the highest payload in the 3.5-tonne class is actually a normal, run of the mill, panel van. The Vauxhall Movano has the highest payload in the 3.5t class, boasting a whopping 1620kg, but it is closely followed by the Renault Master with a no less impressive payload capacity of up to 1610kg.
What weight can a 5 tonne van carry?
Like its name suggests, the Ford Transit 5.0-tonne has a gross vehicle weight of 5,000kg. It can support a maximum payload of 2,383kg, which is 300kg more than the standard van.
How big is a 7.5 tonne Luton van?
So how big is a 7.5 ton luton van really? The external dimension of a 7.5 ton luton van are around 8350mm (long) x 2500mm (wide) x 3500mm (high). The wheelbase is around 4000mm. The internal dimensions of the luton van are around 6100mm (long) x 2350mm (wide) x 2400mm (high).
How many tonnes does a van weigh?
3.5 tonnes
Gross vehicle weight
Most vans are Light Commercial Vehicles, which means that their gross weight must stay under 3.5 tonnes (3500kg) for them to remain road legal. Gross vehicle weight is sometimes referred to as Maximum Authorised Mass (MAM), or gross plated weight.
Which Luton van has the highest payload?
Maxi Mover vans have unrivalled and market-leading payloads – up to 1600kg on a 3.5-tonne low loader Luton van. Within the 3.5T light commercial vehicle arena achieving the maximum payload is vital.
How much can a 7.5 ton carry?
They can load 10 – 14 pallets (and many more cartons) up to a maximum cargo weight of 2,400kg.
Why is a Luton van called a Luton?
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.