Truck size guide for shifting
Which vehicle fits your home, from a Tata Ace for one room to a 32 ft container for a villa.
Booking the wrong vehicle is one of the most common moving mistakes. Too small, and you need a second trip. Too big, and you pay for empty space. Use this guide for a first idea; our survey confirms it.
| Vehicle | Cargo space | Good for | Home size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tata Ace (chhota hathi) | approx. 7 × 4.8 ft | Single room, a few appliances, small shop load | 1 RK, 1 BHK (few items) |
| Bolero / Mahindra pickup | approx. 8.5 × 5 ft | Single room with longer items, part of a home | 1 RK, small 1 BHK |
| 14 ft truck | approx. 14 × 6 × 6 ft | Typical 1 BHK, small 2 BHK, small office | 1 BHK, 2 BHK (light) |
| 17 ft truck | approx. 17 × 6 × 7 ft | Most 2 BHK homes | 2 BHK |
| 19 ft truck | approx. 19 × 7 × 7 ft | Large 2 BHK, most 3 BHK homes | 2–3 BHK |
| 22 ft truck / container | approx. 22 × 7.5 × 7 ft | Large 3 BHK, 4 BHK, offices | 3–4 BHK |
| 32 ft container | approx. 32 × 8 × 8 ft | Villas, large offices, combined loads | 4 BHK+, villa |
Cargo sizes are approximate and vary by vehicle model.
What changes the size you need
- Large furniture: a 3-seater sofa, double-door fridge or king-size bed takes far more space than its floor area suggests.
- How much you own: two 2 BHK homes can differ by a whole truck size.
- Access: narrow lanes may need a smaller vehicle shuttling to a larger truck.
- Distance: for long routes, goods are packed more tightly. Closed container trucks are supplied subject to availability.
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