Do you require a panel van with an SLD or a Luton with a tail lift? Van hire is full of mystifying words and abbreviations, so here is a guide to the van hire jargon!
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(Maximum) Laden weight
This is the weight of a vehicle including its load. Payload or maximum laden weight is the maximum weight of a laden van.
Box van
This is a van that is completely square and looks like it was mounted on top of the van’s chassis. Often referred to as Luton vans.
Load Space
The internal space in a van for cargo.
Luton
A 3.5t box van with a body extending over the cab. They have a more flexible load space than a panel van – and are perfect for house moves.
Panel van
A Transit van or similar, with a panelled body like a car.
SLD – Side Loading Door
The sliding door on the side of most panel vans. It is useful for loading from the pavement, or where there is no room to open the back doors.
Tail lift
A hydraulic platform that unfolds from the rear of a van. It allows goods to be lifted down to the road level. Most common in Lutons.
Unladen weight
The weight of a van without passengers or cargo.
Wheelbase / Wheel base
The distance between the front and rear axles of a van.
- SWB – Short wheel base. A short van that is not much longer than a medium-sized car.
- LWB – Long Wheel Base. A long van with a bigger load area.
- XLWB – Extra-long wheel base. The longest van, such as a Mercedes Sprinter.
Van Hire Warrington
Our central Warrington can hire depot is easily accessible by foot from all the main local transportation networks, including the central train station and the bus terminal. If you come by car, we have secure on-site car parking that you can use for the duration of your Warrington van rental period. For Van Hire Warrington, Van Hire Runcorn, Van Hire Widnes, Van Hire Altrincham & Van Hire St Helens call us today to check availability.
