Suitable For Small Items
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Suitable For 1 bedroom
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Suitable For 2 bedroom
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Suitable For 2-3 Bedroom
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Suitable For 3-4 bedroom
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Suitable For 4-5 Bedroom
GST WILL BE CHARGED AT 10% OF THE FINAL BILL
Undoubtedly, moving is a stressful experience. There are dozens of tasks to accomplish, all of which must be completed within a specific deadline. One critical component (sometimes ignored) by individuals moving is booking the correct vehicle size.
On moving day, the last thing you need is three or four round trips in a vehicle that is way too small for the job. The dilemma is, how do you choose the appropriate vehicle type for your move without overpaying? Continue reading for a practical guide based on the size of your home.
Inventory everything you’re transporting first, then match that volume to a truck’s storage capacity — guessing usually ends in an undersized vehicle. Professional removalists such as We Move Sydney can help you estimate this accurately.
If truck availability dictates that you must upgrade to a larger vehicle, ensure that you have sufficient moving blankets on hand to wedge between things to prevent them from shifting. Consider adding a trailer to the rental if you downsize — check if the company offers this option. If you’re not sure how many boxes to buy in the first place, our box size guide by room breaks that down before you get to the truck question.
10-12 tonne trucks are the largest available for a Sydney house move, running 50-65 cubic metres, and are built for four to six bedroom homes. Very few properties need two trips at this size.
Ten- and twelve-tonne trucks are the largest possible trucks for house relocation in Sydney. They typically vary between 50 and 65 cubic metres, and few houses will require two trips with 10-12 tonne trucks. You either have an overabundance of belongings or a huge property if they do.
These vehicles are ideal for homes with four to six bedrooms and four to six people. The most efficient approach to finding the ideal truck is to utilise an online moving calculator to determine how much volume or cubic space you’ll need based on the number of boxes, beds and items you’re moving. It’s that simple.
Since there may be some ambiguity in truck capacity selection when you are planning a move, you should consider contacting professional removalists for the job. They will help with estimations so you are able to decide which solution works best for you. For a full breakdown of what a move at this scale actually costs, see our 2026 removalist pricing guide.
Most 5-bedroom homes need roughly 90-120 boxes across small, medium and large sizes, depending on how much you own and whether you’re decluttering beforehand.
A 10-12 tonne truck (50-65 cubic metres) is the standard choice for a 4-6 bedroom home and will usually complete the move in a single trip.
Rarely. If a 10-12 tonne truck can’t fit everything in one load, it usually means the home has an unusually large volume of belongings, and a second vehicle or a two-trip plan should be arranged in advance.
Most removalists put 3-4 movers on a 4-5 bedroom job to keep the move moving efficiently within a single day.
Usually not. The extra hours of labour and fuel for a second trip typically cost more than booking the correctly sized truck from the start.
At We Move Sydney, our experts and professionals will assist you with all of your moving needs. Get in touch with us via this online form, or call us on 1300 017 159 and one of our team members will call you shortly to discuss your requirements.
