Commercial vans
Suitable work and delivery vans where actual weight, wheelbase and overall height fit the assigned tilt tray.
Vans, utes & small commercial vehicles
Light Commercial Vehicle TowingBrisbane.
Tilt-tray towing for suitable vans, utes, work vehicles and small commercial trucks.
Brisbane Towing Company can assess suitable light commercial vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM, including selected vans, utes and small trucks. Acceptance depends on the vehicle's actual transport weight, wheelbase, overall dimensions, condition, access and the legal carrying capacity of the assigned tilt tray.
Important: 4.5t GVM is a vehicle rating, not the vehicle's actual transport weight.
✓ Up to 4.5t GVM assessed✓ Up to 3.5t actual load capability✓ Dimensions & wheelbase checked
Vans • Utes • Small commercial trucks
GVM explained
4.5t GVM does not mean the truck weighs 4.5 tonnes today.
GVM is the maximum legal mass of the vehicle when loaded. For tilt-tray transport, we need to know what the vehicle actually weighs at the time of the move — including body, tools, equipment, fuel and any load left on it.
That actual transport weight is what must fit within the assigned tow truck's legal carrying capacity.
Vehicle ratingUp to 4.5t GVM
Suitable light commercial vehicles in this GVM class can be assessed for transport. The GVM number alone does not confirm acceptance. This includes suitable van towing in Brisbane, ute towing in Brisbane and small truck towing where the actual vehicle weight, dimensions and tray fit are within the assigned truck's limits.
Current carrying capabilityUp to 3.5t actual load
The vehicle's real transport weight must be within the assigned tilt tray's legal payload and fit the tray safely.
Vehicle types
Light Truck Towing Brisbane, Van Towing Brisbane & Ute Towing Brisbane.
This page also covers suitable light truck towing in Brisbane, van towing in Brisbane and ute towing in Brisbane. Acceptance depends on actual transport weight, dimensions, body type, whether the vehicle is loaded and the available truck capacity—not the model name alone.
Light commercial vehicles we can assess.
Suitability depends on the exact vehicle and body setup. Vans, utes and small trucks in the same GVM class can have very different wheelbases, lengths, heights and actual transport weights.
Utes & work vehicles
Suitable work utes and commercial vehicles, including fitted service bodies, subject to real weight and dimensions.
Small work trucks
Suitable light trucks with trays or service bodies where tools, equipment and body weight are included in the actual transport weight.
Compact box-body vehicles
Some compact pantech and box-body commercial vehicles can be assessed where height, length and actual weight are suitable.
Small tippers
Suitable light tipper vehicles may be assessed empty or near-empty, subject to real weight, dimensions and tray fit.
Non-running commercial vehicles
Suitable non-running vans, utes and small trucks can be assessed where rolling, steering, tyres, brakes, clearance and safe loading can be confirmed.
Before dispatch
Six checks decide whether the vehicle can be carried safely.
Light commercial vehicle towing needs more qualification than standard car towing because body type, wheelbase, equipment and actual vehicle weight can vary widely. Sending these details first prevents the wrong truck being dispatched.
1Make, model & body typeTell us the exact vehicle and whether it is a van, ute, tray, box body, tipper or other commercial configuration.
2GVM & actual weightGVM identifies the vehicle class; actual current weight determines transport load.
3Wheelbase & overall lengthLong wheelbases and body overhang can affect tray fit and loading position.
4Overall heightBox bodies, racks and equipment can increase travel height significantly.
5Running conditionTell us if it starts, rolls, steers and brakes, and whether tyres are intact.
6Pickup & destination accessThe tilt tray needs enough safe space to approach, lower and load the vehicle.
Capacity qualification
Vehicle rating and tow-truck payload are two different limits.
A light commercial vehicle can sit within the 4.5t GVM class but still be too heavy, too long or unsuitable for the assigned tilt tray in its current configuration. Other vans, utes and small trucks may have a much lower actual weight than their GVM.
That is why we confirm the real vehicle specification before accepting the move.
4.5t GVM
Light commercial vehicle class that can be assessed.
3.5t actualCurrent maximum load capability, subject to dimensions, distribution, access and the legal capacity of the assigned truck.
Common light commercial vehicle moves
Breakdowns, workshops, depots and scheduled relocations.
Light commercial vehicle transport can be urgent or planned. The vehicle's condition and destination usually determine the best booking approach.
Breakdown to workshopSuitable non-running vans, utes and small trucks transported to a repairer after a mechanical failure.
Workshop to workshopScheduled transfers between repairers, body builders, dealers or service providers.
Depot relocationsSuitable small commercial vehicles moved between business sites and depots.
Purchase or sale transportPlanned delivery of suitable vans, utes and small commercial vehicles after a private or business sale.
What to send us
Truck details that make quoting faster.
Make & modelFor example Isuzu, Hino, Fuso or another light-commercial model.
Body typeTray, service body, pantech, tipper or another commercial-body configuration.
GVMThe manufacturer's rated gross vehicle mass helps identify the vehicle class.
Actual weightCurrent transport weight including body, equipment, tools and any remaining load.
DimensionsWheelbase, total length and overall height are especially important for truck transport.
Condition & accessRunning/rolling condition plus room available at pickup and destination.
Commercial vehicle towing pricing
What affects the cost of a light commercial vehicle move?
Light commercial vehicle towing is quoted on the actual vehicle and job rather than simply using the standard car-towing rate.
Actual weightHeavier commercial vehicles require more payload and loading checks.
Wheelbase & body lengthLong vehicles and overhang can change tray fit and loading position.
ConditionNon-running vehicles, damaged tyres or steering issues can change loading requirements.
DistancePickup, destination and total travel distance contribute to the final quote.
Timing & accessUrgency, site access and requested booking time can affect the job.
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Light commercial vehicle towing FAQ
Questions we need answered before towing a light commercial vehicle.
Can Brisbane Towing Company tow a 4.5 tonne GVM commercial vehicle?
Suitable light commercial vehicles up to 4.5 tonnes GVM can be assessed, but GVM is not the same as the vehicle's actual transport weight. Acceptance depends on actual weight, wheelbase, dimensions, condition, access and the legal carrying capacity of the assigned tilt tray.
What is the actual carrying capacity for light commercial vehicle towing?
The current towing capability can carry up to 3.5 tonnes actual load weight. The vehicle must also physically fit the tray and satisfy axle-loading, dimensions, access and safe-loading requirements.
What vehicle details do you need before quoting?
Send the make and model, body type, GVM, actual or estimated current vehicle weight if known, wheelbase, overall length and height, whether it runs and rolls, pickup and destination access and preferred timing.
Can you tow a non-running light commercial vehicle?
Possibly. Non-running light commercial vehicles must be assessed for rolling condition, steering, brakes, tyre condition, clearance, actual weight and whether the vehicle can be loaded and restrained safely.
Do you tow heavy commercial trucks?
This service is for suitable light commercial vehicles such as vans, utes and small trucks. Heavy trucks, heavy recovery and vehicles outside the assigned tilt tray's legal capacity require a different towing setup.
Should the commercial vehicle be empty before transport?
Where possible, unnecessary cargo, tools or removable load should be declared or removed because anything carried in or on the vehicle contributes to its actual transport weight.
Need a light commercial vehicle moved in Brisbane?
Send the make, model, GVM, actual weight if known, dimensions, condition, pickup and destination so we can check suitability first.