Delivery Load & Weight Planner
Add up an order’s weight and check it against a vehicle’s payload, so the yard knows in seconds whether it goes on one load.
Enter quantities. Unit weights are typical defaults, edit them to match your actual products.
Vehicle payloads vary widely by spec, body and crane, treat the presets as a guide and set your real payload. Weights exclude packaging and pallets; add a margin for those.
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How to use the delivery load planner
Enter the total weight of an order (or build it from the materials) and pick a vehicle, and the planner tells you whether it goes on one wagon or needs more, and how much spare payload is left. It’s the quickest way to check a delivery before promising a date.
Payloads differ by vehicle specification, tare weight and axle limits, so treat the presets as a starting point and set the exact payload for the wagon you’re loading.
Frequently asked questions
How many tonnes can a grab lorry carry?
A typical 8 wheel (32 tonne) grab lorry carries around 16 tonnes; a 6 wheel (26 tonne) grab around 15 tonnes.
How much can a 3.5t van carry?
A 3.5 tonne van typically has a payload of around 1 tonne once its own weight is accounted for.
How do I know if an order needs two deliveries?
Divide the total order weight by the vehicle’s payload and round up. If it’s more than one, the order needs multiple loads.