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Volkswagen Crafter Panel Van
Volkswagen’s large panel van, offered in multiple lengths, roof heights, gross weights and drivetrain layouts.
Best for: Construction, removals, high-volume delivery, conversions and fleets needing varied large-van bodies.
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Crafter is an accomplished large van with excellent body choice and a particularly broad range of cargo volumes. It suits professional operators who will use that capacity, but an oversized Crafter creates unnecessary cost and inconvenience.
Suitable use
Construction, removals, high-volume delivery, conversions and fleets needing varied large-van bodies.
What to watch
The published 18.4m³ and 2,573kg figures are range maxima from different configurations. Versions above 3.5 tonnes need careful legal and licence checks.
Running-cost considerations
Fuel, tyres and downtime matter more as vehicle size rises. Select drivetrain and gearing for the regular laden job; compare service access and maintenance packages as well as price.
Resale considerations
Common 3.5-tonne panel bodies tend to have the broadest audience. High-roof, high-weight or converted vans need the right buyer and complete documentation.
Key published specifications
These are range-level figures, not a promise for every derivative.
- Load volume range
- 9.3–18.4m³
- Payload range
- 735–2,573kg across the range
- Maximum side-door width
- Up to 1,311mm
- Maximum load height
- Up to 2,196mm
- Rear doors
- Up to 180° opening listed
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Questions people ask about the Crafter Panel Van
Answers use current manufacturer material and are written to help buyers compare the exact derivative—not just the badge.
Is the Volkswagen Crafter a good van?
Yes. It is spacious, well developed and available in many forms. The key is buying the smallest, lightest version that safely does the work.
How much space does a Crafter have?
Volkswagen quotes 9.3m³ to 18.4m³ across the panel-van range.
What is the Crafter payload?
Volkswagen lists a broad 735–2,573kg range. Gross weight, body, drivetrain and equipment produce very different results.
Crafter or Ford Transit?
Both offer strong body choice. Compare exact payload, load access, drivetrain, local support and the final price rather than general reputation.
Crafter or MAN TGE?
They are close relations. The support package, specification, warranty and dealer relationship can decide which is better for your business.
Which Crafter length and roof?
Measure the largest recurring load and delivery access, then avoid paying for unused space. Roof height also affects wind resistance and parking.
Can it carry more than two tonnes?
Some high-gross-weight versions can, but licence and operating rules may change. Most ordinary 3.5-tonne derivatives carry much less.
Is Crafter suitable for pallet work?
Yes, but check wheel-arch width, door openings, forklift access, axle limits and load restraint for your pallet pattern.
What should conversion buyers check?
Finished kerb weight, axle loads, centre of gravity, electrical integration, body warranty and remaining usable payload.
Will a big Crafter cost more to run?
Usually. Extra height and length can increase fuel, tyre and access costs, so unused capacity is expensive.
Sources and checking
Last checked: 4 September 2026. Specifications can change and maxima may come from different derivatives.
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles UK Crafter ↗Report an error or correction →Some content is created with AI assistance and reviewed against the sources shown. Vehicle data varies by derivative and production date; confirm important details before ordering.