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Box truck with or without tail lift: what suits you?

A tail lift is a hydraulic platform at the rear that lets you load and unload heavy or bulky cargo by yourself, without help from a forklift or loading dock. Handy if you regularly deliver to addresses without a loading dock, such as removals or construction sites. Without a tail lift, the box truck is lighter, cheaper to buy and maintain, and leaves you more payload for the cargo itself. If you mainly deal with central warehouses that have their own dock, a version without a tail lift is often the logical choice.

What should you check with a used box truck?

First check the condition of the load floor and the box body: wooden floors wear down and aluminium walls can dent or corrode, especially with intensive use. If there's a tail lift, check the hydraulics and the hinge point for leaks or play. Also pay attention to the permitted gross weight: box trucks up to 3,500 kg can be driven with a regular category B licence, heavier versions require a category C or BE licence. Always ask for the maintenance booklet and APK (MOT/TÜV) history, and test the box truck with a full or trial load to assess suspension deformation.

Buying a box truck or financial lease?

Buying outright means no monthly payments and full ownership, but requires a larger upfront investment. Financial lease spreads the purchase cost over a term of up to 72 months, leaving you with working capital for things like staff or fuel. For starters and self-employed entrepreneurs, this is often attractive because financing up to 100% is possible, even without a large down payment. Weigh the interest costs of leasing against the return you could achieve elsewhere with the capital you keep free, and take into account the expected lifespan of the vehicle within your business.

Furniture box or standard box truck: the difference

A furniture box is a variant of the closed box truck with an extra high and wide box body and often softer, protective interior walls. This makes it suitable for transporting furniture, appliances, and fragile goods without damage during transport. A standard box truck has a sturdier, often aluminium or plastic wall and better withstands heavier or sharper cargo such as building materials. If you regularly transport large, light volumes, a furniture box is the better choice; for heavy or rough materials, choose a standard box truck instead.

Ford Transit Bakwagen kopen: what to look for?

When buying a used commercial vehicle you want clarity fast: is the vehicle in stock, what does it cost, is financial lease available and does the configuration suit your daily work? That is why this page directly shows current vehicles with photo, price and specifications.

At Tatev Auto in Mijdrecht we help business owners with targeted advice on load space, fuel, mileage, body type and total cost of use. You can trade in your current vehicle and finance almost any vehicle through financial lease.

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