How much can a Sprinter carry?

A 3.5 t Sprinter realistically carries 800 to 1,200 kg depending on equipment – not the often assumed 1.5 tonnes. The binding number comes from the registration document: permissible gross weight (field F.1/F.2) minus kerb weight (field G), and kerb weight only partly includes driver and fuel.

How many Euro pallets fit in a Sprinter?

A Sprinter L2H2 takes 3 to 4 Euro pallets (120 × 80 cm), the long L3H2 4 to 5. For 8 pallets you need a 3.5-tonner box truck with a 2.1 m load width – there, two pallets stand side by side.

What happens when overloaded?

From 5% above the permissible gross weight, fines apply; from 20% they reach three digits – and in an accident the driver shares liability. Checks weigh the complete vehicle: cargo, passengers, and fuel all count. When in doubt, weigh beforehand or pick a larger class.

How do I check whether my load fits?

Measure the longest item and compare it with the load-area length – the values above are practical values between the wheel arches. Bulky items may overhang to the rear under conditions (up to 1.50 m, up to 3 m on trips under 100 km, marking required from 1 m). § 22 StVO has the details.

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Payload & Pallet Calculator for Vans

Which van carries your load? Pick a vehicle class to see load area, payload, and pallet slots – or enter weight and pallet count for a recommendation.

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Load area (L × W): 3.2 × 1.7 m
Load height: 1.8 m
Load volume: approx. 10 m³
Payload: 900–1,200 kg
Pallet slots: 4

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Load weight (kg)Euro pallets (count)

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All vehicle classes at a glance

Class	Load area (L × W)	Load height	Volume	Payload	Euro pallets
Car / estate	1.9 × 1 m	0.75 m	1.5–2 m³	400–500 kg	–
Compact van (Caddy, Kangoo)	1.8 × 1.2 m	1.2 m	3–4 m³	600–700 kg	2
Mid-size van (Vito, Transporter)	2.6 × 1.6 m	1.35 m	5–8 m³	800–1,100 kg	3
Sprinter L2H2	3.2 × 1.7 m	1.8 m	approx. 10 m³	900–1,200 kg	4
Sprinter L3H2 (long wheelbase)	4.3 × 1.7 m	1.9 m	13–14 m³	800–1,100 kg	5
3.5-tonner box truck	4.2 × 2.1 m	2.2 m	17–20 m³	900–1,400 kg	8
3.5-tonner flatbed (open)	4.2 × 2.1 m	open	open bed	1,000–1,500 kg	8

Real-world values of typical models; payload varies with equipment and body. The registration document is binding: permissible gross weight (F.1/F.2) minus kerb weight (G).