Large panel van (L3H2, 3.5 t)
Inside 3,494 × 1,380 × 1,786 mm, about 8.6 m³. Holds 4 EUR pallets or 3 US pallets on the floor and up to 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) of cargo.
Plan a load in this vanDimensions
| Inside length | 3,494 mm | 11′ 6″ |
|---|---|---|
| Inside width | 1,380 mm | 4′ 6″ |
| Inside height | 1,786 mm | 5′ 10″ |
| Door opening | 1,522 × 1,740 mm | 5′ 0″ × 5′ 9″ |
| Volume | 8.6 m³ | 304 ft³ |
| Max cargo (payload) | 1,050 kg (2,315 lb) | |
| Max gross weight | 3,500 kg (7,716 lb) | |
Width is between the wheel arches; above them the floor is about 1.78 m wide. Load length of long-wheelbase vans runs from about 3.5 to 4.3 m by make. Typical; varies by make and drive.
How many pallets fit
Single layer, with the best mix of lengthwise and crosswise pallets. The inside height does not allow two layers of typical pallets.
How many cartons fit
| Carton | Fits | Volume used |
|---|---|---|
| 600 × 400 × 400 mm | 68 | 76% |
| 400 × 300 × 300 mm | 196 | 82% |
| 24 × 18 × 18 in | 58 | 86% |
| 18 × 12 × 12 in | 176 | 87% |
Cartons may lie on any side, stacked to the ceiling, weight not counted. Your own sizes, weights and rules: open the planner.
Questions
How many pallets fit in a large panel van?
4 EUR pallets (1200 × 800 mm) or 3 US pallets (48 × 40 in) fit on the floor in a single layer, using the best mix of orientations. Count the payload too: a full floor of heavy pallets can exceed it.
What are the inside dimensions of a large panel van?
About 3,494 × 1,380 × 1,786 mm (11′ 6″ × 4′ 6″ × 5′ 10″) long, wide and high inside, about 8.6 m³ (304 ft³). Exact figures vary slightly by manufacturer.
Other trucks and trailers
Figures checked 2026-09-27 against: parkers.co.uk, parkers.co.uk, parkers.co.uk. Real vehicles vary; check the one you will load.