{"id":1855,"date":"2022-01-02T23:57:00","date_gmt":"2022-01-02T23:57:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/blog\/?p=1855"},"modified":"2025-01-06T21:33:13","modified_gmt":"2025-01-06T21:33:13","slug":"which-moving-truck-size-is-the-right-one-for-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/tips\/which-moving-truck-size-is-the-right-one-for-you\/","title":{"rendered":"Which moving truck size is the right one for you?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-4108 size-large lazyload\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/sixt-rental-van-1024x512.jpg\" alt=\"SIXT rental moving van\" width=\"1024\" height=\"512\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/sixt-rental-van-1024x512.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/sixt-rental-van-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/sixt-rental-van-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/\/sites\/20\/2021\/12\/sixt-rental-van.jpg 1500w\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1024px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1024\/512;\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Moving can be a very stressful time. Whether you\u2019re moving into a share house and only taking the essentials, or you\u2019re relocating all your belongings from one three-bedroom house to another, you\u2019ll need a moving truck that\u2019s big enough to get the job done with minimum trouble.<\/p>\n<p>SIXT\u2019s unbeatable range of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/fleet\/truck\/moving-truck-hire\/\">moving vehicles<\/a> are selected to cater for a wide variety of moving needs. From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/ute-rental\/\">cab tray utes<\/a> to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/van-rental\/\">delivery vans<\/a> and trucks, SIXT car and truck rental has an option for everyone \u2013 so no matter what your needs, we will have the right vehicle for you. Many can even be driven on a standard automatic car licence!<\/p>\n<p>Need some help deciding which moving truck is the best size for your load? We can help with information and recommendations on the best moving trucks for every purpose, including details like load capacity, dimensions, and what type of licence you need to operate the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>SIXT\u2019s range of moving vans are available at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/truck\/\">our truck rental locations<\/a> throughout Australia \u2013 so if you want to know more, just head into your local office. Our friendly team of experts know our terrific range inside and out, and are ready and waiting to answer any questions you may have.<\/p>\n<p>Did you know Auto Club Members save 15% off all commercial vehicles with SIXT? Simply enter your Membership Number when booking to save.<\/p>\n<p><strong>READ MORE:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sixt.com.au\/magazine\/tips\/tips-and-tricks-for-how-to-pack-a-moving-truck\/\">Tips and tricks for packing a moving truck<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Just the basics<\/h2>\n<h3>5m^3 Delivery Van<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Car licence<\/li>\n<li>Auto<\/li>\n<li>2 people<\/li>\n<li>Load capacity: 1100kg<\/li>\n<li>Approx dimensions: 2.3m x 1.6m x 1.35m<\/li>\n<li>Diesel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you only need to move some small items, this delivery van is ideal. It will accommodate a single mattress and base.<\/p>\n<h2>Moving small loads<\/h2>\n<h3>Single Cab Tray Ute<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Car licence<\/li>\n<li>Manual<\/li>\n<li>2 people<\/li>\n<li>Load capacity: 1000kg<\/li>\n<li>Approx dimensions: 1.6m x 1.48m<\/li>\n<li>Diesel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Ideal for small moves, trips to the tip and gardening, this ute has fold-down sides on the tray for easy loading and unloading.<\/p>\n<h2>For a 1\u00a0Bedroom Apartment<\/h2>\n<h3>High Roof Delivery Van<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Car licence<\/li>\n<li>Auto<\/li>\n<li>2 people<\/li>\n<li>Load capacity: 1600kg<\/li>\n<li>Approx dimensions: 4.25m x 1.9m x 1.76m<\/li>\n<li>Diesel<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Moving into a share house? 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