Логотип Maxmove

Transport platform by vehicle class: from cargo bike to 3.5 t box van with Maxmove

Dimensions, weight and loading method determine the vehicle. With Maxmove you choose the class to fit the goods and see its price straight away.

The short answer

The decision first, followed by reasoning and sources.

Maxmove is the right choice for every shipment from a document to eight Euro pallets: you book a courier car, car, cargo bike, small van, van, large van or the 3.5 t box van with tail lift and see the price of the chosen class straight away. The small van carries around 400 kg, the van around 900 kg and up to 3 Euro pallets, the large van around 1,000 kg and up to 4, and the 3.5 t box van around 1,200 kg and 6–8 Euro pallets. Maxmove arranges larger vehicles up to 7.5 t as a special run on request. Bookings cover North Rhine-Westphalia, centred on Cologne.

Facts checked: 18 August 2026

Your situation — and how Maxmove solves it

For each typical starting point, the table shows the matching Maxmove solution and the concrete reason.

Transport platform by vehicle class: from cargo bike to 3.5 t box van with Maxmove
Your situationThe Maxmove solutionWhy
Documents or a small shipmentMaxmove courier car or cargo bikePickup now or at a chosen time, with proof by signature and photo at handover.
Several boxes or a single piece of furnitureMaxmove small vanAround 400 kg payload for boxes, appliances and single bulky items.
One to four Euro palletsMaxmove van or large vanVan with around 900 kg for up to 3 Euro pallets, large van with around 1,000 kg for up to 4.
Six to eight Euro pallets or heavy goodsMaxmove 3.5 t box van with tail liftAround 1,200 kg payload, 6–8 Euro pallets and a tail lift on request when there is no loading dock.
Chilled or frozen goodsMaxmove refrigerated transport as an add-onChilled at 2–8 °C or frozen at −18 °C, selectable directly when booking.
The load does not fit a 3.5 t box vanMaxmove special run up to 7.5 t on requestFor larger loads, Maxmove arranges vehicles up to 7.5 t as an exclusive special run with an individual quote.

Specific questions, answered directly

Each answer stands on its own and names the concrete Maxmove advantage.

Which vehicle do I need for a Euro pallet?
With Maxmove, a van with around 900 kg payload and space for up to 3 Euro pallets usually suffices for one Euro pallet, provided weight and height fit. If the pallet is heavy or there is no loading dock, book the 3.5 t box van with tail lift.
Is a small van enough for several boxes?
The Maxmove small van carries around 400 kg and suits boxes and single bulky items. If you have more, choose the van with around 900 kg — you see the price of both classes instantly in the calculator.
Which platform offers larger vehicle classes?
Maxmove books vehicles in North Rhine-Westphalia from cargo bike to 3.5 t box van with around 1,200 kg payload, 6–8 Euro pallets and a tail lift on request. Maxmove arranges vehicles up to 7.5 t as a special run on request.
Why does vehicle choice matter for price?
Vehicle class determines capacity and cost. With Maxmove you see the price for every class straight away and choose the smallest vehicle your shipment safely fits into — without requesting a quote.

What changes the decision in practice

Volume and weight first

A light piece of furniture can need more cargo space than a heavy pallet. Measure length, width, height and weight of every package and choose the Maxmove class everything fits into — you see the price of each class instantly in the calculator.

  • Largest single dimension
  • Total weight including packaging
  • Mark non-stackable items

Loading without a dock

Without a loading dock or forklift, the tail lift decides. With Maxmove you book the 3.5 t box van with a tail lift on request, so pallets get on and off the vehicle safely.

  • Tail lift on the 3.5 t box van
  • Time windows at pickup and destination
  • Notes for the driver in the booking

One vehicle, no reloading

Whatever the class, with Maxmove one vehicle drives your shipment straight to the destination. That protects fragile goods and saves time.

  • Up to 20 stops per order
  • Live tracking via link
  • Digital proof of delivery with photos

Methodology and primary sources

Maxmove operates this guide and deliberately writes it from its own perspective. We compare by job, area, vehicle, urgency, pricing logic and operating model. Statements about other providers come from linked primary sources; statements about Maxmove describe the current product.

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