Can I drive a Ford Luton van?

Can I drive a Ford Luton van?

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.

Is a Luton van 3.5 tonne?

A Luton is typically 3.5 tonnes and has a 2.2 litre engine, a minimum haulage capacity of 800 kg, and a length of 6.7 metres.

What size van is a Luton?

Ford Transit Luton Van

How much weight can a Ford Luton carry?

All Luton box vans have a maximum GVW of 3,500kg and as empty weight varies from model to model, so too does the payload capacity of each vehicle….

What is the largest van you can drive on a car licence?

If you have the C1 designation on your licence, you’re allowed to drive vehicles heavier than 3,500kg and up to 7, 500kg, with a trailer up to 750kg.

What size van can I drive with a normal driving licence?

What size van can I hire on a normal licence? You can hire any van up to 3.5 tonnes on a standard driving licence. That includes large vans such as the full size Ford Transit, Mercedes Sprinter and Volkswagen Crafter.

Can I drive a 3.5 tonne van on a car Licence?

Driving most vans is pretty simple, so if you have a full, B category car license, you’re permitted to drive any van weighing up to 3.5 tonnes.

How much can you fit in a 3.5 tonne Luton van?

3.5 ton luton body van with tail lift The vehicle is capable of transporting 20-25 medium-sized boxes as well as bulkier items such as a washing machine, 2-seater sofa, double bed and dining table. The tail lift also facilitates loading and unloading of large furniture items.

What licence category is a Luton van?

So if you’re asking, can I drive a Luton van? On a normal category B car licence? Yes, if you passed your driving test on or after 1 January 1997 you will have category B entitlement on your driving licence. You can legally drive a Luton van with a GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) of 3.5 tonnes.

Why is it called a Luton van?

Luton body It takes its name from the town of Luton, in Bedfordshire, where the Bedford commercial vehicle plant was located. This style of body was designed to accommodate the high-volume, low-weight loads of straw hats which were part of Luton’s industry.

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 …

Do all Luton vans have a tail lift?

Benefits. The low floor Luton van does not require a tail lift (although Maxi Mover do offer tail lift options) nor the continual expense of maintenance and LOLER testing as needed on standard Luton van conversions with tail lifts.

How many miles per gallon does a Luton van do?

The MPG (fuel consumption) of a modern Luton van will range from 28mpg-40mpg depending on make and model, at least on paper. In real-world terms though, a fully loaded Luton van driving into a headwind will struggle to see between 14mpg-25mpg regardless of what the manufacturer states.

What’s the biggest Luton van?

The GiantMAX Wide-Trak is the biggest 3.5 tonne van available on the market. Drive on a standard licence. This huge wide-trak Luton van offers class-leading volume and massive payload for its size.

Which Luton van has the highest payload?

Can I drive a Ford Transit on a normal licence?

A standard driving licence will display a category ‘B’ classification, which allows you to operate the majority of basic vans like the Ford Transit.

Can I drive a 3500kg van on my licence?

It can also be called the gross vehicle weight (GVW), permissible maximum weight, or permissible laden weight. If you have passed the car driving test on or after January 1, 1997, you can drive vehicles of up to 3,500 kg MAM, seating up to 8 passengers, without additional documents.

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.