What is a Box Body Van?

Do I need a box body van?

A box body van is a type of commercial van used for regular, long journeys with utilised space for larger items. A Luton van, such as the Peugeot Boxer van, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, and Ford Transit, is a popular choice for box van customers. The box van features a large, square container bolted to the back of a single cab chassis van. The benefit of this is that the box (usually based on pre-fabricated aluminium frame) is uniformly square, with no wheel arch taking up floor space, so there's a maximum amount of space available for large or bulky items. Loading and unloading happen through the rear doors, so many box-bodied vehicles have a tail lift fitted to enable deliveries where no loading dock or forklift is available. 

A popular variation on the box van is the curtain side, which replaces the sides of the box with vinyl curtains that slide open to access the load area. A tipper is commonly added to large vans, as it's a good interim solution between a van and a 7.5 tonne truck. However, you need to be careful that the van's Mass In Transit doesn't exceed the 3.5-tonne maximum that users with a standard driving licence are allowed to operate.

How can we help?

At Commercial Vehicle Contracts, we can help you with these bespoke conversions and simplify your leasing process, so you can get to start working with your newly converted vehicle as soon as it gets delivered to you. Sizes and body types vary, so please get in touch to discuss your exact requirements.