How many IBC tanks (1,000 L) fit in a LWB panel van?
IBC tanks (1,000 L) of 1,200 × 1,000 × 1,160 mm (also called IBC totes, intermediate bulk containers) in a Long-wheelbase panel van — inner dimensions 3,700 × 1,800 × 1,900 mm. Calculated by the Cubestow engine on 2026-09-08.
Upright, single layer (not stacked). 11% of the space used, 1 layer high, about 1,100 kg (92% of payload). Payload-limited: 3 would fit by space alone. Open this load in the 3D planner →
Top view — floor layer (1 on the floor)
Side view — first row along the wall (1 layer)
The answer in detail
A standard 1,000-litre IBC on its pallet base measures about 1,200 × 1,000 × 1,160 mm and weighs roughly 1,100 kg full. A full container of IBCs is limited by payload, not floor space — which the numbers here make obvious.
Cargo area of a typical LWB high-roof van (Sprinter / Transit class): 3.7 m long between the bulkhead and the doors, 1.8 m wide at floor level, with wheel arches narrowing the floor to about 1.3 m in the middle — the plan here ignores the arches, so real loads may lose one row.
The simple grid estimate is 3 along the length × 1 across × 1 high = 3. The engine's validated plan holds 1, below the raw grid because the payload limit cap the load.
Variants
| Loading rule | Fits | Layers | Volume used | Total weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upright, single layer (not stacked) (headline figure) | 1 | 1 | 11% | 1,100 kg (92% of payload) |
| IBCs stacked two high (permitted for many empty or rigid-caged IBCs) | 1 | 1 | 11% | 1,100 kg (92% of payload) |
How many LWB panel vans for a given order?
| IBC tanks (1,000 L) | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LWB panel vans needed | 10 | 25 | 50 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| Last one filled to | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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Frequently asked
How many IBC tanks (1,000 L) fit in a LWB panel van?
1 IBC tank of 1,200 × 1,000 × 1,160 mm fit in a LWB panel van (inner dimensions 3,700 × 1,800 × 1,900 mm), upright, single layer (not stacked). That uses 11% of the 12.7 m³ available and weighs about 1,100 kg.
What are the inner dimensions of a LWB panel van?
Typical inner dimensions are 3,700 mm long, 1,800 mm wide and 1,900 mm high (145.7 × 70.9 × 74.8 in), giving 12.7 m³ of space and a rated payload of about 1,200 kg. Individual units vary by a few centimetres, so check the actual box for tight loads.
Why does the payload limit matter for IBC tanks (1,000 L)?
Geometrically 3 IBC tanks (1,000 L) would fit, but at about 1,100 kg each the LWB panel van's 1,200 kg payload is reached at 1. Heavy cargo fills the weight allowance before the space.
How was this number calculated?
By running the Cubestow 3D load-planning engine on the exact dimensions above, allowing rotation on the floor plane only, no stacking and the container's payload limit, then re-validating the plan for overlaps, support and weight. Real loads leave room for dunnage, door clearance and uneven cartons, so treat the figure as the practical maximum.