What is the maximum weight for a Luton van?

All vehicles, such as vans and trucks, have weight limits which must be adhered to, but what is the limit for a Luton?

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Moving home or transporting goods requires some serious horsepower. So unless you want to make multiple trips, you will hire a van to make your life easier.

The Luton is the most common type of van hired out for house removals. Reliable and spacious, the Luton is ideal for transporting large goods, and you can drive the 3.5-tonne weight class on a regular driving licence.

The problem is, it is more complex than hiring a van, filling it to the gunnels, and off you go. In addition, all vehicles, such as vans and trucks, have weight limits which must be adhered to, or you will find yourself on the wrong side of the law.

So what are these weight limits, and what do they mean for you?

3.5 tonne Luton van weight limits

Weight limitations vary slightly between specific manufacturers and models of the Luton van,
but the load limit for a 3.5T Luton van
fall between 1,000kgs and 1,300kgs.

If you are hiring a Luton van, the hire company
will be able to tell you the weight restrictions,
but it is always a good idea to check for yourself.
There are reasons why vans have weight limits,
and you don't want to be caught breaking the law.

Important van weight considerations

Here are some essential facts to remember considering weight limits before loading your hire van.

How to ensure you don’t go over your limit

The average weight of a house move,
as agreed by industry experts,
can be anywhere between 3,500kgs
and 5,000kgs, so staying below
weight restrictions can be tricky.

What are the consequences of breaking van weight restrictions?

While you may see no harm in going slightly over the weight limit for your Luton van, you are still breaking the law, and apart from the safety risks, there will be consequences if you are caught out.

A postal fine

If you are found to be over your weight limit, then you may face a fine from £100-£300 depending on the van’s limit and how far you are over that limit.

On the spot fine

If you can’t provide an address to which the fine can be sent then you will be issued a £500 on the spot fine which you will need to pay before you continue.

Points

If this is not the first time you have been found to be carrying weight above restrictions, you may have points added to your licence.

Weight disposal

You won’t be allowed to continue your journey until you offload some of your weight. If you cannot unpack, your van may be clamped until you can.

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