Renting a Lorry vs 4×4 Pickup: Best Choice for Your Move
With TheLorry now offering 4×4 pickup rentals alongside traditional lorry rentals, many customers are asking the big question: Renting a lorry vs renting a 4×4 pickup – which one truly suits your move? Whether you’re relocating a whole house or just a room’s worth of belongings, choosing the right vehicle can save you time, money, and stress. This guide breaks down your options, helping you make an informed decision based on size, access, cost, and convenience.
Renting a Lorry vs Renting a 4×4 Pickup: Which Suits Your Move?
by TheLorry on 4 August 2025.
Understand Your Moving Needs
How Much Volume & Weight Are You Moving?
Start by listing everything you plan to move. Large items (fridge, sofa), non-collapsible furniture (wardrobes, rolling chairs), and numerous small items can quickly add up. This helps decide whether your move requires a larger lorry or a compact pickup.
Measuring Space: Boxes vs Large Furniture
Measure the largest item’s size (e.g. fridge height, length). If you have many smaller items, estimate how many one‑cubic‑foot boxes you’ll need. This simple method helps estimate total volume and choose the right vehicle size.
Vehicle Options at a Glance
Lorry Sizes & Load Capacities
TheLorry offers clear vehicle options:
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Lorry (Large): 16.5′ × 7′2″ × 7′, 5 000 kg
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Lorry (Medium): 14′ × 7′2″ × 7′, 3 000 kg
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Lorry (Small): 9′ × 5′ × 5′, 1 000 kg
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Van: 8′ × 3′ × 4′, 500 kg
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4×4 Pickup: 4′ × 3′ × 2′, 500 kg
This comparison gives a quick reference for volume vs vehicle match.
4×4 Pickup: Compact and Cross‑Terrain
This smaller option suits moves involving limited items or when access is tight—like landed houses with narrow driveways or small businesses needing delivery to remote zones.
With TheLorry’s introduction of 4×4 pickup rental services, you are now presented with more choices for your next move. The addition of this smaller but versatile vehicle makes a great option, depending on your needs.
Here is handy guide to help you decide whether a lorry or a 4×4 pickup will suit you better.
Determine how many things you need to move
The amount of things you need moving will be your starting point when making this decision. Take a stock check of every item and put them into a list.
These considerations will help.
- Do you have any large and heavy items? E.g. fridges, sofas,
- Do you have many non collapsible items? E.g. cupboards, rolling chairs,
- Do you have so many small items that you need to fit many boxes?
Estimate how much space you need
You’ll then have to conjecture the total space taken up for all your items. Use a measuring tape to determine the length or height of your largest non collapsible object. For example, the height of your fridge. That measurement, if too large, can rule out smaller vehicle options.
If you have many small items, get a hold of a standard sized box (about one cubic foot). Then use that to estimate how many of those same-sized boxes you need to pack them all. This will help you roughly calculate how much box space your vehicle needs to fit.
Then finally, select the vehicle with the right size. These are the vehicle types available at TheLorry.
| Vehicle | Box Dimensions (L x W x H) | Max Gross weight |
| Lorry (large) | 16.5′ x 7’2″ x 7′ | 5000kg |
| Lorry (medium) | 14′ x 7’2″ x 7′ | 3000kg |
| Lorry (small) | 9′ x 5′ x 5′ | 1000kg |
| Van | 8′ x 3′ x 4′ | 500kg |
| 4×4 Pickup | 4′ x 3′ x 2′ | 500kg |
Renting a Lorry
A lorry will suit you if you have an entire household to move. Your sofa, fridge, desks, cupboards, and chairs will take up space. The question is, how big of a lorry you need. The above steps will help you estimate.
A lorry will also suit an office move. Especially considering if you have many office tables and chairs, plus computer equipment.
Renting a lorry that fits all of your items in one go will definitely make more sense than a small vehicle with multiple trips.
Renting a 4×4 Pickup
This smaller option will make more sense, cost-wise, for smaller-scale scenarios.
If you’re individual looking to move one room’s worth of items, then a 4×4 is for you. Your sedan can only hold so much, and making multiple trips will cost you time and petrol.
A 4×4 pickup will also suit small businesses intending to make a sizable delivery. When buying a vehicle does not make business sense for you at the moment, then renting one is an option. And renting too large a vehicle will be waste of funds, when your items can fit a 4×4 pickup.
The other notable advantage of a 4×4 pickup is that it can access more places, due to its smaller size and cross-terrain capabilities. Here are the benefits of a 4×4 pickup.
When a 4×4 Pickup Works Best
Moving One Room or Small Business Deliveries
For smaller loads like a bedroom set, a few appliances, or business goods—4×4 pickup is cost-effective and efficient. Ideal when buying a full-size vehicle isn’t viable.
Narrow Access, Remote Routes, Agility
The smaller size and off-road capability make pickups easier in tight streets or rough terrain. It’s agile for inner-city lanes or remote drop‑off points.
When to Choose a Lorry
Whole Homes & Office Moves
If you’re relocating an entire household or office—desks, chairs, multiple rooms—a medium or large lorry is ideal. One trip means less hassle than multiple smaller vehicle trips.
Saving Time with Single Trip Efficiency
Lorries reduce total time spent by fitting more items in one go—especially useful if you’re juggling schedules or want to minimize fuel and labor cost.
Cost, Time & Convenience Considerations
Budget Estimates & Fuel/Petrol Savings
A 4×4 pickup costs less rental per hour, uses less fuel and requires fewer man-hours if you don’t need full payload capacity. For partial loads, it’s cheaper overall.
Number of Trips vs Single Booking
Two or more pickup trips can become more expensive than one lorry booking. Lorries offer economies of scale when you need space.
Real‑Life Examples & Trust Signals
Professional Drivers & Service Standards
TheLorry’s 5‑tonne house move drivers are trained in spatial planning, load safety, and customer empathy—ensuring your belongings are secure and delivered on time.
Summary Table
| Scenario / Need | Recommended Vehicle | Why It Fits |
|---|---|---|
| Total household or office move | Medium or Large Lorry | High volume + fewer trips |
| One room or partial move | 4×4 Pickup | Lower cost, easier access |
| Remote or uneven terrain access | 4×4 Pickup | Agile and cross-terrain capable |
| Avoiding multiple trips | Lorry | Bundled load in one booking |
Knowing your options is the first step to making informed decisions. Renting a 4×4 pickup is a relatively new concept, so we hope this guide can help you. At the end of the day, the ideal decision will be of optimum space, time, and cost.
Understanding your volume, access conditions, and cost helps you choose between a full-size lorry or a nimble 4×4 pickup. Lorries are best for larger homes or office moves, while pickups serve smaller, tighter, cost-sensitive needs. Both services are available in booking via TheLorry platform or Touch ’n Go eWallet—fast, transparent, and backed by trained crews and trusted customer support.
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