You've rented a moving truck and you're driving to your new home when suddenly you see a weight limit sign. Uh-oh, how much does this truck weigh?! The weight of a rental truck will vary by a number of factors:
- Size
- Rental company
- Make and model of the truck
- If it is empty or full
We've created a handy table to help you quickly determine a ballpark area for how much your rental truck weighs when full. The 'Gross Vehicle Weight' (GVW) is the maximum weight of the truck once it has been loaded.
| Truck Size | Gross Vehicle Weight (Max) |
|---|---|
| Weight ranges shown are because two or more rental truck companies report different max weight values for the same truck size. | |
| A rented moving truck will never exceed a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 26,001 lbs. This is because the Department of Transportation requires a commercial driver's license (CDL) when the GVW exceeds 26,001 lbs. | |
| 10 Ft | 8,600 lbs |
| 14 Ft | 14,050 lbs |
| 16 Ft | 11,500 - 14,050 lbs* |
| 17 Ft | 14,050 lbs |
| 20 Ft | 14,500 lbs |
| 22 Ft | 16,000 - 22,000 lbs* |
| 24 Ft | 18,000 - 25,500 lbs* |
| 26 Ft | 20,000 - 26,000 lbs* |
Much to our surprise, it was incredibly difficult to locate accurate information during our research. The data we have provided should be used as a guideline, the weight of your specific rental truck may be different. Refer to the specifications located in your rental truck for the most accurate data.