Personal Comparison Guide

Truck Comparison Guide

Our easy-to-understand Truck Comparison Guide will show you the differences between similar types of rental trucks and vans to help you find the right fit for your moving and hauling needs.

Box Trucks

Moving - Room Capacity 1-3+ rooms 3-4 rooms 5+ rooms 5+ rooms
Length 15' 16' 24' 26'
Width* 96" 96" 102" 102"
Height* 84" 90" 102" 102"
Tuck-Under Lift Gate Varies** Yes Yes Yes
Pull Out Ramp Yes No No No
Passenger Seating 2-person 3-person 3-person 3-person
Payload Up to 5,000 lbs Up to 7,500 lbs Up to 10,000 lbs Up to 10,000 lbs
Diesel Fuel No Yes Yes Yes
Towing Capable*** No No No No

* Values are approximations, and vary by make, model, and year.

** Tuck under liftgates are available on some models of 15' Parcel vans.

*** Additional charges apply. Availability varies by location. Contact local branch for more information.

**** State or provincial law may require a certain class or category of license. Check with your state or province for details.

Cargo Vans

Passenger Seating 2-person 2-person 2-person 2-person 2-person
Interior Length* 83" 126" 126" 143" 143"
Interior Height* 52" 65" 56" 56" 76"
Interior Width* 48" 55" 55" 55" 55"
Miles Per Gallon (estimate)** 24 mpg 13 mpg 12 mpg 12 mpg 12 mpg
Payload Up to 1,480 lbs Up to 3,700 lbs Up to 4,080 lbs Up to 3,950 lbs Up to 3,700 lbs
Bulkhead Option Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Towing Capable*** No No No No No
Common Uses Small Cargo, Many Trips Medium dry cargo transport Long dry cargo transport Bulky dry cargo transport Tall item transport

* Values are approximations, and vary by make, model, and year.

**Fuel efficiency and estimated miles per gallon figures are based on manufacturer combined highway/city vehicle specifications. Actual performance will vary.

*** Additional charges apply. Availability varies by location. Contact local branch for more information.

Pickup Trucks

Passenger Seating Up to 6 Up to 6 Up to 6
Bed Length Range 6.5' - 8' 6.5' - 8' 6.5' - 8'
2WD & 4WD Yes Yes Yes
Diesel Engine Option Yes Yes Yes
Towing Capable*** No Yes Yes
Dual Rear Wheel Option No No Yes
Payload* Up to 2,000 lbs Up to 4,000 lbs Up to 6,000 lbs
Extended & Crew Cab Option Yes Yes Yes
Common Uses Recreation, moving, projects Recreation, moving, projects Recreation, moving, projects

*Values are approximations and vary by make, model and year.

*** Additional charges apply. Availability varies by location. Contact local branch for more information, or see our Towing Resources.

Stakebed Trucks

Passenger Seating 3-person 3-person
CDL Required** Varies by Location Varies by Location
Length* 16' 24'
Width* 96" 102"
Removable Sides Yes Yes
Payload Up to 6,000 lbs Up to 10,000 lbs
Tuck-Under Lift Gate Yes Yes
Diesel Fuel Yes Yes
Towing Capable*** Yes Yes
Common Uses Landscaping and large projects Landscaping and large projects

* Values are approximations, and vary by make, model, and year.

** State or provincial law may require a certain class or category of license. Check with your state or province for details.

*** Commercial use towing option available. Varies by Make, model and location.