Lorry Dimensions and Sizes
Lorry Dimensions
Not all lorry trucks are created equal — but knowing the right lorry dimensions ahead of time will allow you to hire the lorry truck adequate for your needs.
Here at Mega Movers, we have different sizes and capacities for our lorry trucks and lorry with tailgate. Whether it’s a light-duty truck of 1 tone lorry size, a heavy-duty truck of 10 tone lorry size, or something in the middle like a 5 tonne lorry size, we have them all here.
Listed below are some of the details on our different trucks such as 1 ton lorry size, 3 tone lorry size, 5 tone lorry size, and 10 tone lorry size.
As for conversions, take note of the following: 1 foot = 12 inches; 1 meter = 3.028 foot.
Lorry Dimensions and Sizes: Making the Right Choice
Many of our clients here at Mega Movers are concerned with making the right choices as to lorry dimensions prior to making a lorry truck rental. While we do provide excellent guides upon consultation and upon actual booking of our services, we also offer some valuable tips below.
What can fit in a 1 tone lorry size?
A 1 tone lorry size can fit certain items adequately, especially if these items have been stacked correctly. For the following items, you need not go for a 3 tons lorry size or a 5 tonne lorry size, which can be more expensive. A 1 ton lorry size is already sufficient:
- (1) bed, dismantled
- (1) 2-door wardrobe, dismantled
- (1) study table
- (1) office chair
- (1) single door refrigerator
- (1) washing machine
- (1) dressing table
- 10 boxes
In terms of loading a bed into a 1-ton lorry, bed sizes will still matter a lot. Thus, a king-sized bed (6×6) typically will not fit into a 1 tone lorry size truck. It is suggested that you go for a bigger-sized lorry.
For wardrobes, their height and weight must also be taken into consideration in relation to the doorway size of the old space and the new space. If the wardrobe doesn’t fit into the door, this will have to be disassembled and reassembled accordingly.
Which lorry dimensions and number of movers are recommended for certain spaces?
In terms of choosing the right size for your lorry rental, it helps to consider the following helpful tips:
Condominium or apartment with elevator/terraced house
- 3 tone lorry size (14 feet) with at least 3 movers
Semi-detached house, townhouse, or bungalow
- 3 tons lorry size (17 feet) with at least 3 movers
Flat with elevator
- 1 tone lorry size with 2 movers
Another helpful pro tip is to know beforehand if height restrictions are being enforced on the loading bay of high-rise buildings. If such restrictions do exist, then it will be important to consider the height of the lorry truck, regardless if it’s a 5 tone lorry size or 10 tone lorry size. If the truck doesn’t satisfy height requirements, then it will have to park outside, with a trolley needed to move the items in and out of the lorry truck.
Ready to rent a 1 ton lorry size, a 5 ton lorry size, or know more about common lorry dimensions? Get in touch with us at Mega Movers today.
