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Capacity Guide

Dimensions, weights, and loadability for the trucks, containers, air ULDs, freighter aircraft, and breakbulk vessels you're most likely to book freight on.

Last updated 23 Apr 2026

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Australian road freight. Payloads assume compliant GVM and tare; practical payload is often reduced by driver, fuel, and pallet weight.

1-tonne Courier Van

Length (int.)3.00 m

Width1.50 m

Height1.60 m

Volume7.2 m³

Max payload1,000 kg

Pallets2 AU · 2 Euro

Sprinter/HiAce class. Tail-lift rarely fitted; hand-unload only.

3-tonne Tail-Lift

Length (int.)4.50 m

Width2.10 m

Height2.20 m

Volume20.8 m³

Max payload3,000 kg

Pallets6 AU · 8 Euro

Light rigid truck. Ideal for urban last-mile; tail-lift standard.

5-tonne Rigid

Length (int.)6.00 m

Width2.30 m

Height2.40 m

Volume33.1 m³

Max payload5,000 kg

Pallets10 AU · 12 Euro

Medium rigid truck. Most common metro distribution vehicle.

8-tonne Rigid

Length (int.)7.00 m

Width2.40 m

Height2.45 m

Volume41.2 m³

Max payload8,000 kg

Pallets12 AU · 14 Euro

Heavy rigid. Common for full-load industrial and palletised LCL.

12-tonne Rigid

Length (int.)8.50 m

Width2.40 m

Height2.50 m

Volume51 m³

Max payload12,000 kg

Pallets14 AU · 16 Euro

Large rigid, usually tautliner or pantech. Upper limit for most metro depots.

Semi-Trailer (Tautliner)

Length (int.)13.60 m

Width2.48 m

Height2.70 m

Volume91.1 m³

Max payload25,000 kg

Pallets22 AU · 33 Euro

Standard prime mover + 13.6 m trailer. 42.5 t GCM. Workhorse of AU interstate freight.

B-Double

Length (int.)25.00 m

Width2.48 m

Height2.70 m

Volume167.4 m³

Max payload42,000 kg

Pallets44 AU · 66 Euro

Two trailers linked by a fifth wheel. 62.5 t GCM. Permitted on approved B-double routes.

Figures are typical industry values. Internal dimensions and payloads vary slightly by manufacturer, carrier tare, and national road limits. Always confirm with the carrier before booking.