Our 5-Ton Moving Truck & Equipment
Our standard moving setup uses one 5-ton truck with approximately 25 cubic metres of capacity, a tailgate lifter and practical equipment for assessed smaller furniture and household loads.
Truck suitability is assessed from your complete item list, photos and access details. Bedroom count alone cannot confirm that everything will fit.
≈25 m³
approximate capacity
Tailgate lifter
No ramp used with this truck
Truck Specifications at a Glance
These are the confirmed details of the standard truck setup used by Small Load Removalist.
5-ton
moving truck
≈25 m³
available volume
Tailgate
lifter for loading
No ramp
used with this truck
The load still needs to be assessed before the team can confirm whether the truck and moving arrangement are suitable.
Moving Equipment Normally Carried
The truck and moving team normally carry equipment for furniture protection, controlled movement, loading and agreed basic furniture work.
Protect and Secure
- Moving blankets
- Tie-down straps
- Shrink wrap or plastic wrap
Move and Load
- Trolleys
- Four-wheel dollies
- Tailgate lifter
Agreed Basic Furniture Work
- Basic tools are normally carried
- Tell the team about disassembly needs in advance
- Suitability is confirmed for the individual job
About Plastic Wrapping
Plastic wrapping material can be provided without a separate material charge. Labour spent wrapping forms part of the job time or quote, so request wrapping in advance. Boxes, bubble wrap, tape and other packing supplies are separate from the standard moving job.
Protection, movement and loading equipment
How the Equipment Supports Loading and Transport
Different items and access paths call for different equipment. The team confirms what is suitable after reviewing the furniture, property access and moving requirements.
Moving blankets help create a protective layer around or between suitable furniture pieces.
Tie-down straps help restrain appropriate items during transport.
Trolleys and dollies support controlled movement where item type, surfaces and access allow their use.
The tailgate lifter raises and lowers suitable items between ground level and the truck deck.
≈25 m³
Approximate truck capacity
What Approximately 25 m³ Means for Your Move
Cubic metres describe available volume. They do not create a guaranteed bedroom count because two properties with the same number of bedrooms can contain very different amounts and shapes of furniture.
What can affect the fit?
– Furniture dimensions and bulky or unusually shaped items
– The number and size of boxes and appliances
– Garage, balcony, outdoor and storage-area belongings
– Whether suitable furniture will be disassembled before loading
Some assessed moves may require another load or trip. A complete inventory is the safest way to plan the moving arrangement.
What Helps Us Assess Your Load
Provide enough detail for the team to compare your belongings with the available truck capacity and the access at both addresses.
A complete item list including furniture, appliances and loose items.
Clear overall photos showing the belongings to be moved.
Relevant measurements for unusually large or bulky items.
Box quantities and any garage, balcony or stored belongings.
Wrapping or disassembly requests that need to be included in the job review.
Important access details at pickup and delivery that may affect the moving plan.
Truck and Equipment FAQs
Answers to the main questions about capacity, the confirmed equipment and load assessment.
Can approximately 25 m³ be converted into a guaranteed bedroom count?
No. Bedroom count does not show the exact volume, shape or number of belongings in a property. Boxes, appliances, stored items and bulky furniture can make two homes with the same bedroom count very different loads.
What moving equipment is normally carried with the standard setup?
The truck and moving team normally carry moving blankets, tie-down straps, trolleys, four-wheel dollies, a tailgate lifter, shrink wrap or plastic wrap and basic tools. The equipment used for a particular move depends on the items and access.
Why do you still need a complete inventory to assess truck capacity?
The team needs to compare the total furniture volume, boxes, appliances, stored belongings and unusually shaped items with the truck’s available space. Complete information also helps identify whether another load, wrapping or disassembly may need to be considered.
Helpful Next Steps
Use the guide that best matches the next question you need answered.
Two Removalists and a Truck
Read about the confirmed two-person moving setup and how load suitability is assessed.
Small Load Removals
Understand how actual volume is assessed when you have more than one item but less than a conventional large-house move.
Moving Preparation Checklist
Prepare your inventory, access and belongings before the moving team arrives.
Safety During Your Move
Review practical guidance for clear walkways, heavy-item disclosure and moving-day boundaries.
Not Sure Whether Your Load Will Fit?
Send your complete item list, photos, relevant measurements and access details. The team will review the information before confirming truck suitability, the moving arrangement or a fixed-price quote.