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26 ft Truck: Size, Capacity & What It Holds

1700 cu ft
26 ft Truck — holds 3 to 5 bedrooms
Cargo volume1700 cu ft
Max payload~10,000 lb
Holds about3 to 5 bedrooms
Fuel economy6–10 mpg
Best forlarge 3–5 bedroom houses
💡 Load heaviest items (appliances, furniture) against the cab first, then boxes, then soft/odd items on top.

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FAQ

What can a 26 ft truck hold?

A 26 ft truck offers about 1700 cu ft — enough for 3 to 5 bedrooms. Don't exceed its ~10,000 lb payload, especially with appliances.

How many boxes fit in a 26 ft truck?

As a rough guide, divide the 1700 cu ft by ~3 cu ft per medium box — about 567 boxes if it were boxes only, but furniture takes most of the space.

Is a 26 ft truck big enough for my move?

Match it to your home size: 3 to 5 bedrooms. When in doubt, rent one size up — a second trip costs more in time and fuel than the size difference.

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Box counts, truck sizes and costs are practical estimates for a typical move and will vary with your belongings, region and season.