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The following is a simple guide to the many different types of light commercial vans available and an explanation of the jargon used. Benchmark Leasing Ltd. can supply you contract hire or leasing on any van up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight with any specification you require.

Vans Made Easy

Visual

Name of van

Examples

Approximate Payload and volume variances.
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Microvan

Usage- Good for multi drop work around towns /cities i.e. florists grocers etc.

Diahatsu Hijet

Suzuki Supercarry

Payload= 630 -675kg

Volume= 2.1-2.9 cubic metres.

Car Derived Vans


Car Derived Van

(Built on same chassis as equivalent car model)

Usage-light deliveries i.e. courier firms or small engineering contractors.

Small
Ford Fiesta, Vauxhall Corsa van Renault Clio, Fiat Punto.

Small CDV Payload

= 319-460kg

Volume

= 0.9- 1.6 cubic metres

Medium
Citroen Berlingo,

Ford Courier,Vauxhall Combo, Renault Kangoo

Medium CDV payload

= 505-800kg

Volume

=2.5 -3.0 cubic metres.

Panel Vans


Panel Van

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.

Small

Ford Transit, Nissan Vanette, Mercedes Vito,

Citroen Despatch.

Small panel van Payload

= 815-1060kg

Small panel van volume

=4.0 -5.1 cubic metres

Medium

Ford Transit, Citroen Relay, Renault Master

Mercedes Sprinter and LDV Convoy.

Medium panel van Payload

= 987-1555kg

Medium panel van volume

= 5.1-8.0 cubic metres.

 

Large

Ford Transit, Fiat Ducato, Renault Master, Mercedes Sprinter, Citroen Relay and LDV Convoy.

Large panel van Payload

=1430 –1667kg

Large panel van volume

= 7.2-13.9 cubic metres

 

 

Pickups


Pickup

Usage-construction sites, garden centres and anything that needs quick and easy access to load area.

Nissan Pickup

Mitsubishi

Vauxhall Brava,Toyota Hi-Lux, Ford Ranger.

Payload

=870-1645kg
Dropsides

Dropside

Usage-larger load carriers than pickups and again anything that needs quick and easy access to load area.

Nissan Cabstar

Ford Transit

LDV Pilot and Convoy

Payload

=1410-1645kg

Chassis Cabs


Chassis Cab

Basic shell of a van that can then be built to your specification

Citroen, Ford, Fiat, Isuzu, Iveco. LDV, Mercedes

Peugeot and Renault.

Varies


Van Jargon Buster
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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