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Vans Made Easy
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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.
Castle Vehicle Leasing can supply you contract hire or leasing on any van up to 3.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight with any specification you require.
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Type of Van and Usage |
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Approximate Payload and Volume
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Microvan
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Good for multi drop work around towns/cities i.e. florists grocers etc.
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Diahatsu Hijet
Suzuki Supercarry
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Payload:
630 -675 kg
Volume: 2.1-2.9 m3 |
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Car Derived Van
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(Built on same chassis as equivalent car model)
Light deliveries i.e. courier firms or small engineering contractors.
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Small:
Ford Fiesta
Vauxhall Corsa Van
Renault Clio
Fiat Punto
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Payload:
319-460 kg
Volume:
0.9- 1.6 m3
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Medium:
Citroen Berlingo
Ford Courier
Vauxhall Combo
Renault Kangoo
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Payload:
505-800kg
Volume:
2.5 -3.0 m3
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Panel Van
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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:
Ford Transit
Nissan Vanette
Mercedes Vito
Citroen Despatch
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Payload:
815-1060kg
Volume:
4.0 -5.1 m3
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Medium:
Ford Transit
Citroen Relay
Renault Master
Mercedes Sprinter
LDV Convoy
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Payload:
987-1555kg
Volume:
5.1-8.0 m3
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Large:
Ford Transit
Fiat Ducato
Renault Master
Mercedes Sprinter
Citroen Relay
LDV Convoy |
Payload:
1430 –1667 kg
Volume:
7.2-13.9 m3
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Pickup
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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
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Payload:
870-1645 kg
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Dropside
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Larger load carriers than pickups and again anything that needs quick and easy access to load area. |
Nissan Cabstar
Ford Transit
LDV Pilot
LDV Convoy
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Payload:
1410-1645 kg
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Chassis Cab
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Basic shell of a van that can then be built to your
specification. |
Citroen
Ford
Fiat
Isuzu
Iveco
LDV
Mercedes
Peugeot
Renault
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Varies |
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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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