Euro Pallet (EPAL / EUR1) 

120 × 80 cm

Most common pallet in for transport and warehousing.

Dimensions:

• 120 × 80 cm
• Height: 14.4 cm
• Weight: 20–25 kg

Typical use:

• General goods
  
• Retail
• Food indusstry
• Automotive
• Pharmaceuticals

Notes
Fits perfectly in all European vans and trailers. Almost all load plans start with EPAL.

Iso Pallet (One Way Pallet)

120x100cm

Dimensions:

• 120x100 cm 
• Height: 14–16 cm
• Weight: 25–30 kg

Typical use:

• Heavy goods
• Industrial equipment
• Machinery parts
• Bulk products
• Construction materials

Notes:

Takes more floor space

Not all vans can load these sideways

Small Van (Compact Express Van)

Ideal for small parcels, documents, and light 

Internal Dimensions (average):

• Length: 1.60 – 1.80 m

• Width: 1.20 – 1.40 m

• Height: 1.10 – 1.25 m

• Volume: 3 – 4 m³

Max Payload: 400 – 600 kg

Pallet Capacity:

• 1-2 Euro Pallet (120×80 cm)

• 1 IsoPallet 120x100hcm

• 1 120x120

Standard Van

The most common express van type 

Internal Dimensions:

• Length: 2.40 – 2.60 m

• Width: 1.30 – 1.40 m

• Height: 1.25 – 1.40 m

• Volume: 6 – 8 m³

Max Payload: 800 – 1,200 kg

Pallet Capacity:

• 2-3 Euro Pallets (120×80)

• 2 Iso Pallets 120×100

• 2 Industrial Pallets 120×120

7.5-Tones truck
They are ideal for urban deliveries, short regional transport, and areas with strict weight limits
Typical Dimensions & Configurations

Dimensions vary slightly by brand, body type (box/taultliner), and tail lift option.

Standard 7.5 t Box / Curtainsider

• Length: 5.0 – 7.4 m

• Width: 2.45 – 2.50 m

• Internal height: 2.20 – 2.50 m

• Cargo volume: ~30 – 42 m³

• Tail lift: common (600–1,500 kg capacity)

Tautliner / Curtainsider version

• Same body size
  Ideal for palletized goods needing side-loading

Refrigerated 7.5 t version

• Slightly reduced payload due to insulation

• Internal height: 2.10 – 2.30 m

• Temperature range: typically -20°C to +20°C

Payload Capacity

Payload strongly depends on body type and equipment:

• Box / Curtainsider: ~2,500 – 3,500 kg

• Refrigerated: ~2,000 – 2,700 kg

• Lightweight chassis versions: up to ~3,500 kg

These trucks are limited mainly by the 7.5 t GVW legal limit, not by physical size.
Pallet Capacity

7.5-ton trucks typically fit:

• 12–18 Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm)

• 10- 14 One Way pallets (120 × 100 cm)

• 10-14 Industrial pallets (120 x 120 cm )

The layout is usually 2 rows of pallets.

Best Suited For:

• Urban and last-mile pallet deliveries

• Retail and distribution

• Express shipments

• Light machinery

• Parcels and general cargo

• Deliveries to city centers with weight restrictions

• Short-distance regional transport

Limitations

• Lower payload vs. 12t / 18t / 40 tones

• Limited height for bulky items

• Payload decreases significantly for refrigerated bodies

When to Choose a 7.5-Ton LKW

Choose this category when your cargo:

• Fits on 10–18 Euro pallets

• Weighs under ~3 tonnes

• Needs urban delivery

• Must access areas where 12t/18t/ 40 trucks are restricted

• Requires fast, flexible distribution

• Involves many stop-and-go deliveries

12 Tones truck 
Typical Dimensions & Configurations

Dimensions vary by manufacturer and body type (box, curtainsider, refrigerated, tail lift).

Standard 12 t Box / Curtainsider

• Length: 6.5 – 9.0 m

• Width: 2.45 – 2.50 m

• Internal height: 2.30 – 2.60 m

• Cargo volume: ~40 – 57 m³

• Tail lift: common (1,000–2,000 kg capacity)

Tautliner / Curtainsider version

• Same body size

• Excellent for palletized goods needing side-loading or fast operations

Refrigerated 12 t version

• Slightly reduced payload due to insulation

• Internal height: 2.20 – 2.40 m

• Temperature: typically -20°C to +20°C

• Multi-temperature options available

Payload Capacity

Payload depends on chassis, equipment, and body structure:

• Box / Curtainsider: ~5,000 – 7,200 kg

• Refrigerated: ~4,200 – 6,500 kg

• Lightweight chassis versions: up to ~7,500 kg

Pallet Capacity

• 16–22 Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm)

• 12–18 One Way pallets (120 × 100 cm)

• 10–14 Industrial pallets (120 × 120 cm)

Best Suited For

• Regional pallet deliveries

• Retail & supermarket distribution

• Multi-stop transport

• Light industrial goods

• Parcels, textiles, packaging

• Deliveries requiring both capacity and maneuverability

Limitations

• Higher operating cost than 7.5t

• Restricted from very narrow city streets

• Lower payload than 18t or 40t combinations

• Payload drops with refrigerated bodies or heavy tail lifts

When to Choose a 12-Ton LKW

Choose this category when your cargo:

• Fits 16–22 Euro pallets

• Weighs 4–7 tonnes

• Requires more capacity than a 7.5t truck

Taultliner
A curtainsider (also called a tautliner) is the most common trailer type used in European road transport. It provides excellent flexibility for palletized goods, side loading, and fast operations.

A. Internal Dimensions

• Standard Curtainsider

  • Length: 13.60 m

  • Width: 2.48 – 2.50 m

  • Height: 2.60 – 2.70 m

  • Internal volume: 85 – 90 m³

• Mega Trailer

  • Height: ~3.00 m

  • Length: ~13.60 m

  • Width: ~2.48–2.50 m

  • Volume: approx. 100–102 m³

B. Maximum Loading Capacity

Max weight (truck + trailer with pallets ): 40 tonnes

Typical payload capacity: 20,000 – 25,500 kg

C. Pallet Capacity

Euro Pallet (120 × 80 cm)

• 33 Euro pallets standard

  • 3 rows of 11 pallets each

• 34 Euro pallets

  • 3 rows of 10 pallets + 2 rows of 4 pallets(sideways)

Industrial Pallet (120 × 100 cm)

• 26 Industrial pallets

  • 2 rows of 13 pallets each(sideways)

Large Pallet (120 × 120 cm)

• 20 pallets

  • 2 rows of 10 pallets each

D. Loading Options

Curtainsiders offer the best flexibility in European logistics:

✔ Side loading

The curtain opens completely for full-side access — ideal for long or heavy items.

✔ Rear loading

Standard via the rear doors.

✔ Top loading

The roof can be lifted or opened on many models, allowing crane loading.

E. Suitable For

• Palletized goods

• Machinery

• Long items (tubes, beams, profiles)

• General cargo

• Paper reels

• Furniture & bulky items

• Combined loads (mixed pallets + loose cargo)

Box & Refrigerated Trailers
Box trailers and refrigerated trailers share the same standard European dimensions and loading capabilities. Both offer complete protection from weather, dust, and external conditions, making them ideal for sensitive, valuable, or temperature-controlled goods. The difference lies mainly in insulation and temperature regulation.

A. Box Trailer (Closed Trailer)

Internal Dimensions :

• Length: ~13.60 m

• Width: ~2.40 – 2.50 m

• Internal height: ~2.60 – 2.70 m

• Volume: ~85 – 90 m³

Payload: ~21,000 – 23,000 kg (depending on truck & trailer weight)

Pallet Capacity:

• 33 Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm)

• 26 Industrial pallets (120 × 100 cm)

• 20 Large pallets (120 × 120 cm)

Best suited for:

• Electronics

• Packaged goods

• Textiles

• Furniture

• High-value or sensitive dry cargo

• Products requiring clean, enclosed transport

B. Refrigerated Trailer (Frigo / Reefer Trailer)

Frigo trailers have the same basic dimensions as box trailers but include full insulation and a temperature-regulation unit. They are designed for goods that must be kept at a controlled temperature throughout the entire journey.

Internal Dimensions:
(Almost identical to box trailer)

• Length: ~13.30 – 13.60 m

• Width: ~2.4 – 2.48 m

• Internal height: ~2.55 – 2.70 m

• Volume: ~80 – 90 m³

Payload: ~21,000 – 22,500 kg
(lower due to insulation panels and cooling equipment)

Temperature Range:

• Approx. -25°C to +25°C, depending on cargo and unit type

Options & Features:

• Meat hanging hooks / overhead rails

• Double-deck loading

• Multi-temperature zones

• Air circulation for consistent cooling

Best suited for:

• Fresh foods

• Frozen goods

• Pharmaceuticals

• Temperature-sensitive products

• Perishable goods

• Meat (with hook system)

Why These Trailers Matter

Both box and frigo trailers are essential when goods require:

• Clean, enclosed interiors

• Protection from theft or contamination

• Temperature stability

• Strict control during transit

They provide the highest safety level for delicate or valuable cargo.