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Which vehicle to choose for moving: van, truck or lorry?

Volume and capacity for your needs. How many boxes fit in a Gazelle, 2.5t and 5t truck.

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What fits in each vehicle

Gazelle 1.5 t (14 m³) — 350-420 MDL/hour

Body: 4.30 × 1.80 × 1.80 m. For:

  • 1-bedroom flat, modest furnishing
  • Studio or small family
  • Furniture from a shop
  • Up to 80 boxes + sofa + fridge

Truck 2.5 t (20 m³) — 400-460 MDL/hour

Body: 4.20 × 2.10 × 2.10 m. For:

  • 2-bedroom flat regular setup
  • 3-bedroom with economical packing
  • Small office (4-6 desks)
  • Up to 120 boxes + appliances + furniture

Truck 5 t (35-42 m³) — 600-680 MDL/2h min

Dimensions: 6.10-7.30 × 2.45-2.50 × 2.35 m. For:

  • 3-4 bedroom flat fully furnished
  • Office from 10 desks
  • House with full furnishing
  • Long distance (1 run cheaper than 2)

Typical volumes

  • 3-seat sofa — 2.5 m³
  • Wardrobe 2 m — 3.5 m³
  • Fridge 200 l — 1.2 m³
  • Washer — 0.5 m³
  • Double bed — 2.5 m³
  • Box 50×40×40 — 0.08 m³

Main rule

If unsure between Gazelle and 2.5-tonner — pick 2.5. Difference 50-100 MDL/h, but you avoid a second trip. One big run is always cheaper than two small ones.

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