What Size Van Do I Need for a Pallet or Warehouse Delivery?
A pallet or warehouse delivery needs a 7.5-tonne lorry, which carries up to 3,000kg and takes a tail lift for standard UK pallet dimensions loaded straight from a warehouse dock. That is the only vehicle in the fleet built for pallet-height loading without a forklift at the delivery end, since the tail lift brings the pallet down to ground level.
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Why we recommend this van
A standard UK pallet, loaded to a typical commercial height, does not fit through a panel van's rear doors and is too heavy to lift by hand safely.
The 7.5-tonne lorry's tail lift and 36m³ box body are built for exactly this: pallets go on at warehouse dock height and come off at ground level at a delivery address with no loading bay.
This is different from a bulky single item, which usually fits a small or short-wheelbase van without special equipment. If you are unsure whether your delivery counts as palletised freight or a large single item, tell us the weight and whether it is currently on a pallet — that single detail decides the vehicle.
What typically fits
- A standard UK pallet, loaded to commercial height
- Multiple pallets, up to the lorry's 3,000kg payload
- Warehouse stock moves and bulk commercial goods
- Large single items too heavy for a hand-carried delivery
- Deliveries to addresses with no loading bay, via tail lift
Delivering to an address with its own loading bay and forklift? We can confirm whether a smaller vehicle without a tail lift suits your job instead.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a loading bay to receive a pallet delivery?
No. Our 7.5-tonne lorries carry a tail lift, which lowers the pallet to ground level, so a loading bay is not required at the delivery address.
How many pallets fit on a 7.5-tonne lorry?
Capacity depends on pallet weight and height, up to the lorry's 3,000kg payload and 36m³ of space. Tell us the pallet count and approximate weight when you quote for an exact figure.
Can Giant Van deliver a single heavy item that is not on a pallet?
Yes — tell us the item's weight and dimensions when you book. Items too heavy or awkward for hand-carrying may still need the 7.5-tonne lorry and tail lift even without a pallet underneath.