Low Loader vs Standard Luton Van

	Standard Luton	Low Floor Luton
Average Payload	850kg	1100kg
Loading Height	1100mm	550mm
Tail Lift Capacity	500/750kg	Not Required
Tail Lift Maintenance	Every 6 Months	N/A
Tail Lift LOLER Inspections	Every 6 Months	N/A
Average Volume	14m3	19m3
Internal Cargo Length (m/ft)	3.8m (ft)	4.2m (ft)
Internal Cargo Height (m/ft)	1.8m (ft)	2.1m (ft)
Internal Cargo Widths (m/ft)	2.1m (ft) (ft)	2.1m (ft)
Suspension Type	Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring Air Suspension Torsion Bar Suspension
Average MPG	22mpg	28mpg
Average Price Range	£23,500 + VAT	£25,000 + VAT

Standard Luton

Low Floor Luton

Average Payload

850kg

1100kg

Loading Height

1100mm

550mm

Tail Lift Capacity

500/750kg

Not Required

Tail Lift Maintenance

Every 6 Months

N/A

Tail Lift LOLER Inspections

Every 6 Months

N/A

Average Volume

14m3

19m3

Internal Cargo Length (m/ft)

3.8m (ft)

4.2m (ft)

Internal Cargo Height (m/ft)

1.8m (ft)

2.1m (ft)

Internal Cargo Widths (m/ft)

2.1m (ft) (ft)

2.1m (ft)

Suspension Type

Leaf Spring

Leaf Spring
Air Suspension
Torsion Bar Suspension

Average MPG

22mpg

28mpg

Average Price Range

£23,500 + VAT

£25,000 + VAT

STD Platform Chassis Vs ProMAX HDX Chassis

The standard type RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) Luton van has been in production since the early 1900’s when motorised commercial vehicle transport began. The chassis design and limitations have remained almost the same. Even today, the same leaf spring suspension system is used on standard type Luton van and FWD (Front Wheel Drive) low floor platform chassis conversions. Only the Maxi mover ProMAX range uses the latest advanced independent torsion bar suspension.

Evolution & Development

The many limitations of standard Luton vans have been overcome with the introduction of the low floor chassis. Today, low floor Luton vans are becoming the industry standard. They are often the preferred choice for many of today’s transport and logistics companies. Low floor Luton vans still have a number of limitations, however the Maxi Mover ProMAX range has continued to evolve ensuring that all our vans deliver MAX Payload, MAX Volume, MAX Profit & MAX Efficiency.

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. The other significant benefits are increased payload, lower loading height and increased fuel efficiency.

Summary

The low floor Luton van conversion’s benefits far outweigh those of standard Luton van conversions. The research and development team at Maxi Mover work tirelessly to maximise low floor Luton van performance. Maxi Mover’s ultimate, class-leading, lightweight low floor ProMAX range has been developed using the latest advanced chassis technology, delivering unrivalled payload and driving dynamics compared to the standard low floor platform chassis as used by our competitors.