The Luton van is the most popular choice for house moves and large load transport in our fleet, and it is easy to understand why. The box-shaped body sits above the cab, giving a load area that is significantly larger than even the longest panel van, and the squared-off internal dimensions mean you can stack items efficiently without wasted space in the corners. If you are planning a move or a large collection and wondering whether a Luton is the right vehicle, van hire in Warrington gives you access to two different Luton configurations — the tail lift model and the low loader — each suited to different types of job.
The Two Luton Vans in the Warrington Van Hire Fleet
Understanding the difference between the two Luton options is worth doing before you book, because they serve different purposes despite looking similar from the outside.
The Luton van with tail lift is a Ford Transit-based vehicle at 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight. The tail lift at the rear is a powered platform that drops to ground level, accepts a loaded sack truck or heavy item, and raises it flush with the van floor. This removes the need to lift heavy furniture, white goods, or equipment up into the body manually. For a house move involving a washing machine, fridge freezer, or heavy sofas, the tail lift makes a two-person job manageable and reduces the risk of injury significantly. The lift has a rated capacity that handles the kind of loads a typical house move or commercial delivery involves, and the body itself has a usable internal height that allows most furniture to be stood upright rather than laid flat.
The Luton low loader van is a Peugeot Boxer-based vehicle, also at 3.5 tonnes. The key difference is in the floor height — the low loader body sits closer to the ground than a standard Luton, which makes it easier to slide long or heavy items in from the rear without a tail lift. This configuration suits machinery, pallet-sized loads, and items that are heavy but can be rolled or slid rather than lifted vertically. If you are transporting ride-on equipment, flatbed loads, or anything with wheels, the low loader’s floor height is a practical advantage. Our post on Luton van hire in Warrington covers both options in the context of house moves and larger loads.
What a Luton Van Actually Holds
Both Luton models in our fleet offer a box body with a generous internal volume. In practical terms, a two-bedroom house can typically be moved in a single Luton load with careful packing. That means two double beds, a sofa, dining table and chairs, wardrobe, chest of drawers, white goods, and a full complement of boxes from kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom packed efficiently around the larger furniture items.
A three-bedroom house is achievable in a single Luton load if the furniture is not exceptionally bulky and the boxes are packed methodically, though some customers prefer to make two trips or book a second vehicle for peace of mind. The internal height of the Luton body is one of its most practical features — wardrobes, tall bookcases, and lamps can be stood upright and secured against the internal rails rather than laid flat and stacked, which protects them during transit and uses the vertical space efficiently.
For trade and commercial use, a Luton body suits staging equipment, exhibition kit, catering supplies, or any volume of boxed stock where you need to maximise the number of units per trip. The 3.5-tonne GVW means both Luton models in our fleet are within the standard category B car licence limit, so no additional licence or CPC qualification is required to drive them.
Loading a Luton Van Efficiently
Getting the most from a Luton body comes down to loading order and weight distribution. Heavy items — white goods, filled drawer units, boxed books — should go in first, placed low and against the bulkhead behind the cab. Flat items like mattresses, table tops, and wardrobe panels can be stood vertically against the side walls, freeing up the centre of the floor for stacked boxes. Lighter, fragile items should be loaded last and positioned where they cannot be compressed by heavier loads shifting during the journey.
The internal lashing points in both Luton models allow straps to be used across the load to prevent movement in transit. If you are not familiar with the best approach to loading a larger van, our guide on how to load a hire van safely covers weight distribution, securing methods, and the practical order of loading in detail.
Collecting Your Luton Van from Tilley Street
Both Luton models are available from our Cockhedge Shopping Centre depot on Tilley Street in central Warrington, adjacent to Asda. Secure on-site car parking means you can leave your vehicle at the depot for the duration of the hire. No deposit is required on most vehicles, and both short and long term hire rates are available depending on how long your job takes. Customers from Newton le Willows van hire territory and across into Leigh van hire areas find the depot straightforward to reach via the A49 and East Lancs Road corridor.
We are open Monday to Saturday from 8am until 4pm and closed on Sundays. To check availability for either Luton model or to discuss which configuration suits your job, call us on 01925 396 222 or use our contact us page.
