Do Luton vans have a tail lift?
The Luton van is well known for its versatility as a removal/medium range haulage vehicle, ideal for collecting building materials, flags, or weighty boxes of ceramic tiles. The tail lift makes heavy lifting easy and reduces the number of people you need for loading and unloading.
Can I drive a Luton van with tail lift?
Yes, by law, you can drive any van (including a Luton sized van) weighing up to 3.5 tonnes on a standard driving licence. You do not need any additional driving qualifications and licence categories to operate a Luton van.
What size is a Luton with a tail lift?
Vehicle Dimensions (mm)
| Minimum Age for insurance | 21 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length | 6641mm |
| Vehicle Width (including mirrors) | 2492mm |
| Vehicle Height | 3118mm |
| Rear Door Entry Width | 1972mm |
How much can a Luton tail lift lift?
500kg
Capable of taking items of up to 500kg, this wide lift is perfect for getting heavy household items such as sofas or wardrobes in and out of the van with ease – saving you straining your back!
What category is a Luton box van?
Even though you can drive a Luton van on a normal car licence, category B entitlement is different for some than it is for others. You can drive vehicles with a maximum GVW of up to 3,500kg (3.5 tonnes). This is basically a Luton van-sized vehicle or lighter.
Is a Luton van bigger than a LWB Transit?
Despite the fact their loading capacity is not that much larger than the LWB van (approximately 550 cubic feet), Luton vans are often preferable because they often have a tail lift, they’re narrow so easy manoeuvrable around narrow streets (which is especially useful when moving house in London), and because the wheel …
Can I drive a 3.5 tonne van on a standard full UK driving licence?
You can drive a van up to 3,500kg if you have a standard car driving licence.
How much weight can a tail lift take?
The maximum weight limit of a quality tail lift will vary depending on the type of vehicle it is fitted to. A tail lift fitted to an LCV such as a Luton van is generally capable of lifting up to 500 kg whereas a tail lift fitted to an HGV lorry is capable of holding up to 4000 kg.
Can I drive a Luton box van on a car licence?
You can drive a Luton van with a normal car licence. This means you can get “almost” all of the benefits of a small lorry without having to sit any further driving tests.
Why are Luton vans so called?
A Luton body is a style of commercial vehicle body incorporating an enclosed box body extended over the cab. It takes its name from the town of Luton, in Bedfordshire, where the Bedford commercial vehicle plant was located.