Posted Date: 06-05-2017
“What is the truck size I require for shifting goods?” This is common that haunts most of the individuals planning to move to another location in Bangalore. If hiring or renting a truck is on your mind for your upcoming shift, but do not have any idea about the size of the truck you should hire, then you may get into lots of problems. If you search the Internet, then you may get lots of different results and references, but it does not solve the problem completely.
Estimating Truck Size Important for Hassle-Free Shifting
Determining the size of the truck is extremely essential before making a relocation plan. There are two main factors – the size of the home and the quantity of the goods that must be taken into consideration before taking a truck on rent in Bangalore. The below-mentioned truck size will certainly help you to take an informed decision and find the right size truck:
- 12 feet: small flat or 1-2 room items
- 17 feet: 2-3 room items
- 24 feet: 3-4 room items
GOLDEN RULE: If you are still unsure and not able to estimate the best truck size for shifting, then the golden rule here is to hire larger sized trucks. WHY? You will be able to load more goods (if required) and most importantly if long distance relocation is to be made, then you will avoid multiple trips and in the process save a considerable amount of money.
Truck Dimensions (approx) and Max Load Capacity and Transport Services Charges, Goods Transport Charges
| TRUCK TYPE | SIZE (FT) | HOUSEHOLD CAPACITY | MAX WEIGHT |
|---|---|---|---|
| TATA ACE | 7 L x 4.8 W x 4.8 H | 1 BHK | Max Load 850 Kgs |
| ASHOK LEYLAND DOST | 7 L x 4.8 W x 4.8 H | 1 BHK | Max Load 1 Ton |
| MAHINDRA BOLERO PICK UP | 8 L x 4.8 W x 4.8 H | 1 BHK | Max Load 1.5 Ton |
| TATA 407 | 9 L x 5.5 W x 5 H | 1.5 BHK | Max Load 2.5 Ton |
| EICHER 14 FEET | 14 L x 6 W x 6.5 H | 2 BHK | Max Load 4 Ton |
| EICHER 17 FEET | 17 L x 6 W x 7 H | 2.5 BHK | Max Load 5 Ton |
| EICHER 19 FEET | 19 L x 7 W x 7 H | 2.5 BHK | Max Load 7/8/9 Ton |
| TATA 22 FEET | 22 L x 7.5 W x 7 H | 3 BHK | Max Load 10 Ton |
| TATA TRUCK (6 TYRE) | 17.5 L x 7 W x 7 H | Max Load 9 Ton | |
| TAURUS 16 T (10 TYRE) | 21 L x 7.2 W x 7 H | Max Load 16 Ton | |
| TAURUS 21 T (12 TYRE) | 24 L x 7.3 W x 7 H | Max Load 21 Ton | |
| TAURUS 25 T (14 TYRE) | 28 L x 7.8 W x 7 H | Max Load 25 Ton | |
| CONTAINER 20 FT | 20 L x 8 W x 8 H | 4 BHK | Max Load 6.5 Ton |
| CONTAINER 32 FT SXL | 32 L x 8 W x 8 H | 5 BHK | Max Load 7 Ton |
| CONTAINER 32 FT MXL | 32 L x 8 W x 8 H | Max Load 14 Ton | |
| CONTAINER 32 FT SXL / MXL HQ | 32 L x 8 W x 10 H | Max Load 7 / 14 Ton | |
| 20 FEET OPEN ALL SIDE (ODC) | 20 L x 8 W x 8 H | Max Load 7 Ton | |
| 28-32 FEET OPEN-TRAILOR JCB ODC | 28-32 L X 8 W x 8 H | Max Load 8 Ton | |
| 32 FEET OPEN-TRAILOR ODC | 32 L X 8 W x 8 H | Max Load 25 Ton | |
| 40 FEET OPEN-TRAILOR ODC | 40 L X 8 W x 8 H | Max Load 32 Ton |
Rental Tempos for Shorter Distance or Local Moves
- You must consider the small size tempos or trucks if shifting is to be made for shorter distances or local move. Consider getting 12 feet size tempo on rent in Bangalore, for relocating to a small one-bedroom flat with fewer furniture items.
- The mileage or fuel economy of the small trucks is generally considered better, so if local shifting is to be made, then hiring them makes greater sense because it also helps in saving more money.
- If you have 1000 Sq Ft of living space, then hiring small tempos is not recommended at all.
Cost of Renting Trucks
If you have decided upon the right size truck to be used for shifting but are not sure about the cost of renting tempos, then there is no need to take the stress. There are a number of prominent factors that determine truck rental costs:
- Truck size
- The distance where items have to be transported
- The exact number of days truck hire services will be required
- Shifting time (Usually you require to pay extra if shifting is made during weekends or peak season)
- Number of laborers required
- Toll charges (if any)
Hence, it is important to decide upon the best size of the truck not only for damage free shifting of goods but also for saving hard-earned money.
