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A Simple Van Guide
A Simple Explanation of Van Terminology
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Microvan
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Usage Good for multi drop work around towns and cities i.e. florists grocers etc.
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Examples Diahatsu Hijet, Suzuki Supercarry
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Payload= 630-675kg
Volume= 2.1-2.9 cubic metres
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Car Derived Van
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(Built on same chassis as equivalent car model)
Usage Light deliveries i.e. courier firms or small engineering contractors.
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Small:
Examples Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa van, Renault Clio, Fiat Punto
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Payload= 319-460kg
Volume= 0.9-1.6 cubic metres
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Medium:
Examples Citroen Berlingo, Ford Courier, Vauxhall Combo, Renault Kangoo
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Payload= 505-800kg
Volume= 2.5-3.0 cubic metres
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Panel Van
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Usage Larger than CDV’s they are commonly used by electricians, plumbers, food industry
and delivery firms. There are many models available with different engine
derivatives and to keep this guide as simple as possible only a few makes have
been shown.
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Small:
Examples Ford Transit, Nissan Vanette, Mercedes Vito, Citroen Despatch
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Payload= 815-1060kg
Volume= 4.0-5.1 cubic metres
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Medium:
Examples Ford Transit, Citroen Relay, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter, LDV Convoy
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Payload= 987-1555kg
Volume= 5.1-8.0 cubic metres
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Medium:
Examples Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter, Citroen Relay, LDV Convoy.
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Payload= 1430-1667kg
Volume= 7.2-13.9 cubic metres
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Pickup
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Usage Construction sites, garden centres and anything that needs quick and easy access to load area.
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Examples Nissan Pickup, Mitsubishi, Vauxhall Brava, Toyota Hi-Lux, Ford Ranger
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Payload= 870-1645kg
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Dropside
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Usage Larger load carriers than pickups and again anything that needs quick and easy access to load area.
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Examples Nissan Cabstar, Ford Transit, LDV Pilot Convoy
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Payload= 1410-1645kg
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Chassis Cab
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Basic shell of a van that can then be built to your specification
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Examples Citroen, Ford, Fiat, Isuzu, Iveco, LDV, Mercedes, Peugeot, Renault.
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Payload= Varies
Volume= Varies
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Van Jargon Buster
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| GVW |
Gross Vehicle Weight means the total weight of the vehicle including payload and
75kg for the driver |
| Payload |
The amount the vehicle can carry including the driver |
| Volume |
The total amount of space available for loading |
| Lining kit |
Fitted to the interior of the load area preventing damage to the vehicle bodywork |
| Bulkhead |
A dividing unit fitted between the driver and the load area for safety
/security usually made from wood or metal |
| Width measurements |
Given at the narrowest point (between wheel arches inside vehicle) |
| SWB |
Short wheelbase |
| MWB |
Medium wheelbase |
| LWB |
Long wheelbase |
| Refrigeration unit |
Cooling system fitment |
| Tail lift |
Lifting mechanism fitted to rear of vehicle to assist in lifting |
| Chassis cab |
Basic floor plan of a van ready for conversion to your choice |
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