Lorry vs. Truck
Size:
A truck is generally a smaller vehicle when compared to a
lorry. It is interesting to note that a truck is described as a
light vehicle. On the other hand a lorry is classified under heavy
vehicles. This is one of the main differences between a truck and a
lorry.
Purpose
It should be understood that a lorry is used for transporting
heavy items and things such as logs of wood, machinery and the
like. On the other hand a truck is used to transport small items
and light weight goods such as household articles and the
like.
Driver
The driver of a lorry needs to be more skillful in driving the
vehicle than the driver of a truck.
In Different Countries:
It is interesting to note that in the US a truck refers to a
vehicle for carrying heavy goods. In the Britain, it refers to an
open railway carriage or wagon for carrying freight. It is
important to know that trucks are used in railway stations and
airports. On the other hand lorries are used on the roads. These
are the main differences between the two words truck and
lorry.
Box Truck vs. Cargo Van
Appearance:
Box trucks often have their cargo area separated from
the cab and attached to the frame, whereas in cargo vans the
transporting area has connection to the car, making it a one piece
machine. Numerous models of box trucks have a roll-up rear
door.
box truck:
cargo van:
Purpose:
Cargo vans are often similar to family passenger vans, both in
design and size. Box trucks are more often used by companies
hauling furniture, large boxes or furniture, while cargo vans are
most often used by companies dealing with plumbing, courier
services or electrical repair services.
Features:
What Is a Box Truck?
(1) Box trucks have separate, box-like cargo areas that sit on
the frame.
(2) The box on some trucks is totally separate from the cab.
The cargo area if those trucks cannot be accessed from the
cab.
(3) Some box trucks have a cargo area that is grafted to the
cab. The cargo area in some box trucks built like that can be
accessed from the cab.
(4) Most box trucks have a roll-up rear door that's similar to
a garage door.
(5) Box trucks are generally used by companies that need to
haul large items such as furniture, appliances, and large
boxes.
(6) Box trucks aren't all large. They come in all sizes.
What is a Cargo Van?
(1) A cargo van is a one piece vehicle.
(2) Many cargo vans do not have windows in the rear cargo
area.
(3) Some cargo vans are similar in design and size to family
passenger vans. Vans of that type may or may not have cargo guards
to separate the rear cargo area from the cab.
(4) Some cargo vans are much larger, like the vans used by
FedEx and UPS. Larger cargo vans often have roll-up rear doors, but
unlike box trucks, they are still vehicles of one-piece
construction.
(5) Cargo vans are commonly used by businesses such as
plumbing and electrical repair services and courier services.
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