MV Commercial supplies one of the UK’s most diverse selections of new and used 18 tonne trucks for sale, hire, lease and rent-to-buy. Our Ready to Go fleet includes box trucks, curtainsiders, brick grabs, crane trucks, tippers, hot boxes, skip loaders, flatbeds and specialist vehicles for construction, distribution, utilities and general haulage.

An 18 tonne truck provides a practical balance of payload, body capacity and manoeuvrability. Larger and more capable than a 7.5 or 10 tonne vehicle, but more compact than a three-axle 26 tonne rigid, it is one of the most widely used truck sizes across UK commercial fleets.

Whether you need a new 18t truck built around your operation or a used 18 tonne truck that can be prepared and delivered quickly, MV Commercial can help you find the right chassis, body and funding option.

New and Used 18 Tonne Trucks for Sale and Hire

MV Commercial supplies one of the UK’s most diverse selections of new and used 18 tonne trucks for sale, hire, lease and rent-to-buy. Our Ready to Go fleet includes box trucks, curtainsiders, brick grabs, crane trucks, tippers, hot boxes, loaders, flatbeds and specialist vehicles for construction, distribution, utilities and general haulage.

An 18 tonne truck provides a practical balance of payload, body capacity and manoeuvrability. Larger and more capable than a 7.5 or 10 tonne vehicle, but more compact than a three-axle 26 tonne rigid, it is one of the most widely used truck sizes across UK commercial fleets.

Whether you need a new 18t truck built around your operation or a used 18 tonne truck that can be prepared and delivered quickly, MV Commercial can help you find the right chassis, body and funding option.

Ready to Go 18 Tonne Trucks

Most 18 tonne trucks are built on a two-axle 4x2 rigid chassis. This configuration provides the strength and load capacity required for demanding commercial work while retaining useful manoeuvrability for urban routes, customer premises and restricted sites.

Our Ready to Go stock can include completed trucks, vehicles awaiting preparation and new chassis progressing through our build programme. Current and regularly stocked configurations include:

• 18 tonne box trucks
• 18 tonne curtainsiders
• 18 tonne brick grabs
• Builders’ merchant trucks
• 18 tonne crane trucks
• Hot box trucks
• Skip loaders
• Tipper trucks
• Flatbeds and dropsides
• Specialist utilities vehicles

MV Commercial holds new and used trucks at locations across the UK. If the exact vehicle you require is not currently displayed, our team can check incoming stock, off-hire vehicles and trucks already in build.

New 18 Tonne Trucks for Sale

A new 18 tonne truck gives operators the opportunity to select a vehicle around their exact payload, body, route and equipment requirements.

MV Commercial’s new 18t Ready to Go stock includes vehicles already built to popular industry specifications. We also have chassis in production that can be completed with bodywork, cranes, tail lifts, storage, safety systems and fleet branding.

New truck options can include:

• New DAF XB 290 box trucks
• New DAF XB 290 curtainsiders
• New DAF XB 290 brick grabs
• New builders’ merchant trucks
• New crane rigids
• New hot box trucks
• New skip loaders
• Bespoke 18 tonne builds

Our in-house capabilities cover design, engineering, fabrication, body building, crane installation, paint, livery, lighting and final preparation. This allows the entire vehicle to be considered as one working package.

For customers ordering multiple vehicles, we can also develop a consistent fleet specification covering body dimensions, cab equipment, safety systems, load restraint and livery.

Used 18 Tonne Trucks for Sale

A used 18 tonne truck can provide a faster and more cost-effective route to replacing a vehicle or expanding your fleet.

MV Commercial supplies used, ex-hire, part-exchange and late-registration 18t trucks. Our stock can include established DAF LF and CF models alongside newer DAF XB vehicles and trucks from other leading manufacturers.

Used 18 tonne trucks for sale can include:

• Used box trucks
• Used curtainsiders
• Used brick grabs
• Used crane trucks
• Used hot box trucks
• Used tippers
• Used skip loaders
• Used flatbeds and dropsides
• Ex-hire 18t trucks

Before purchasing a used truck, consider its age, mileage, service history, body condition, payload and previous application. Crane-equipped vehicles should also be assessed according to crane condition, service history, lifting capability and installed safety equipment.

Our workshops can inspect, service, refurbish and prepare used vehicles before delivery. Additional work can include paint, body repairs, lighting, camera systems, reflective markings and fleet livery.

Browse our wider range of used trucks for sale.

18 Tonne Box Trucks

An 18 tonne box truck provides secure, enclosed load space for pallet distribution, parcels, furniture, retail products and general haulage.

The larger body and payload potential make it suitable for operators who have outgrown a 7.5 or 10 tonne vehicle but do not require a 26 tonne rigid. Tail lift models are particularly useful for multi-drop work and deliveries to premises without loading bays.

Common features include:

• Lightweight GRP box body
• Rear shutter or barn doors
• Column or tuckaway tail lift
• Internal load restraint
• Air suspension
• Reversing camera
• Automatic gearbox
• Day or sleeper cab
• Air conditioning
• Full fleet livery

A key Ready to Go option is the DAF XB 290 18t box truck. This 4x2 rigid combines a high-volume box body with a 1.5 tonne column tail lift, load securing equipment and a sleeper cab.

Used stock can also include DAF CF 320, DAF LF 280 and DAF LF 290 box trucks in a variety of ages, mileages and body specifications.

18 Tonne Curtainsider Trucks

An 18 tonne curtainsider combines weather protection with fast access to the load from either side.

This makes it a flexible choice for pallet networks, retail distribution, manufacturing, wholesale deliveries, building products and general transport. Goods can be loaded by forklift through the side curtains, while a rear tail lift can support deliveries where mechanical unloading equipment is unavailable.

MV Commercial’s Ready to Go range includes the DAF XB 290 18 tonne curtainsider. Available specifications can include a sleeper cab, automatic gearbox, rear doors, tuck-under tail lift and comprehensive load restraint.

Used 18 tonne curtainsiders can also provide a cost-effective fleet option for operators that need additional capacity quickly.

18 Tonne Brick Grab Trucks

An 18 tonne brick grab allows builders’ merchants and construction suppliers to transport, lift and offload materials using one compact rigid truck.

Compared with a 26 tonne builders’ merchant vehicle, an 18t brick grab can provide easier access to urban sites, residential streets and restricted delivery locations. It is well suited to local and regional multi-drop work.

These trucks can carry and handle:

• Bricks and blocks
• Kerbs and paving slabs
• Bagged aggregates
• Timber and fencing
• Roofing materials
• Landscaping products
• Concrete products
• Palletised building supplies

MV Commercial’s Ready to Go fleet includes the DAF XB 290 18t brick grab with Palfinger PK12.501. This new 4x2 vehicle combines a dropside builders’ merchant body with a crane and grab package designed for daily construction material deliveries.

We can also supply the DAF XB 290 builders’ merchant truck with HIAB 118 B-2, offering another practical chassis and crane combination for self-offload work.

Used stock can include DAF LF and CF brick grabs with different crane models, outreaches and body specifications.

18 Tonne Crane Trucks

An 18 tonne crane truck combines useful carrying capacity with the ability to load and unload without relying on a forklift, telehandler or separate mobile crane.

The compact 4x2 chassis makes an 18t crane truck suitable for customer deliveries and restricted sites. These vehicles can be fitted with flatbed or dropside bodies and a crane selected around the required load and outreach.

Common applications include:

• Building material deliveries
• Roofing and timber products
• Steel and fabrications
• Utilities equipment
• Fencing materials
• Palletised goods
• Small plant and machinery
• Landscaping supplies

Crane weight affects available payload, so the chassis, crane, body and stabiliser system must be considered together. MV Commercial can help identify the right balance between carrying capacity and lifting performance.

18 Tonne Hot Box Trucks

An 18 tonne hot box truck is a specialist vehicle for highway maintenance, road repairs, utilities and resurfacing operations.

The insulated body keeps asphalt and other road materials at a controlled working temperature while they are transported to site. Options can include split compartments, auger discharge, tipping discharge and specialist controls.

MV Commercial’s Ready to Go fleet includes the DAF LF 260 Marvtech hot box, an 18 tonne construction truck designed for highways and utilities work.

Current and used hot box stock can include:

• DAF LF 260 hot boxes
• DAF LF 290 hot boxes
• Marvtech tipping hot boxes
• Econ auger hot boxes
• New and late-registration trucks
• Used hot boxes with lower-mileage options

Available equipment can include reversing cameras, work lights, beacons, material chutes, in-cab controls and additional site safety systems.

18 Tonne Tipper Trucks

An 18 tonne tipper provides a compact solution for construction, landscaping, groundworks, utilities and waste operations.

Steel tipper bodies are suited to heavy or abrasive materials, while lightweight body options can help maximise payload. Compared with a 32 tonne tipper, an 18t vehicle can offer better access to smaller sites and urban working areas.

Typical applications include:

• Aggregates
• Soil and spoil
• Highway materials
• Landscaping products
• Construction waste
• Utility excavations
• Local authority work
• General site support

Tippers can be specified with sheeting systems, tool storage, camera equipment, work lights, beacons and Chapter 8 markings.

18 Tonne Skip Loaders

An 18 tonne skip loader is widely used by waste management, recycling and construction businesses.

The 4x2 chassis provides a practical combination of capacity and access for collecting and delivering skips in urban, commercial and residential locations. Depending on the required specification, trucks can be fitted with telescopic lifting arms, sheeting systems, stabilisers and additional storage.

MV Commercial supplies new and used skip loaders for sale and hire, with Ready to Go vehicles and bespoke builds available depending on current stock.

18 Tonne Flatbed and Dropside Trucks

Flatbed and dropside trucks provide straightforward access to the load area, making them useful for construction materials, timber, equipment and irregular loads.

Dropside panels help contain the load while retaining side and rear access. Flatbed and dropside trucks can also be fitted with a crane for self-loading work.

This body type is widely used by builders’ merchants, scaffolding companies, utilities contractors, landscaping suppliers and general haulage operators.

DAF 18 Tonne Trucks

DAF trucks form a major part of MV Commercial’s new and used 18 tonne truck fleet.

The DAF LF has long been a popular chassis for UK distribution and construction fleets. The newer DAF XB continues that role, providing a versatile platform for box bodies, curtainsiders, brick grabs and other rigid applications.

Our Ready to Go range can include:

• DAF XB 290 box trucks
• DAF XB 290 curtainsiders
• DAF XB 290 brick grabs
• DAF XB builders’ merchant trucks
• DAF LF 260 hot boxes
• Used DAF LF box trucks
• Used DAF CF 320 box and brick grab trucks
• New and used DAF 18t rigids

Browse current DAF trucks for sale and hire.

Scania 18 Tonne Trucks

Scania trucks can provide a strong, driver-focused platform for construction, distribution and specialist transport.

Depending on availability, new or used Scania 18 tonne trucks may be offered with box, curtainsider, flatbed, tipper or crane body configurations. Cab layout, engine power, wheelbase and payload should be compared with the intended workload before choosing a vehicle.

View available Scania trucks for sale and hire.

Volvo 18 Tonne Trucks

A Volvo 18 tonne truck can be suited to distribution, construction support and regional haulage.

Volvo FL models provide a practical rigid chassis for box, curtainsider, flatbed and specialist applications. Used Volvo 18t trucks may also provide a cost-effective option for operators looking for a proven chassis with a comfortable cab and practical road performance.

Browse current Volvo trucks for sale and hire.

Iveco 18 Tonne Trucks

Iveco trucks can provide another useful option in the 18 tonne category.

The Iveco Eurocargo is used for distribution, box, curtainsider, tipper and specialist rigid applications. New and used availability varies, but our team can compare suitable Iveco trucks with equivalent DAF, Scania and Volvo models.

View our latest Iveco trucks.

Choosing a New or Used 18 Tonne Truck

Choosing between a new and used truck will depend on your required specification, delivery timescale and available budget.

A new 18 tonne truck offers the greatest control over body dimensions, cab equipment, crane choice, tail lift, safety systems and branding. It may be the best option when you need a repeatable fleet specification or a specialist vehicle built around a particular contract.

A used 18 tonne truck can usually be supplied more quickly and at a lower initial purchase price. Refurbishment, paint and equipment upgrades can help adapt an existing vehicle to your fleet.

Important factors include:

• Required payload
• Body dimensions
• Loading and unloading method
• Crane or tail lift capacity
• Cab and seating requirements
• Urban or regional use
• Vehicle age and mileage
• Service history
• Emissions standard
• Safety equipment
• Purchase price
• Hire or finance costs

As a manufacturer-independent supplier, MV Commercial can compare different makes, ages and specifications around your operational requirements.

18 Tonne Trucks for Hire

An 18 tonne truck for hire can provide flexible fleet capacity without requiring an immediate vehicle purchase.

Hire is suitable for seasonal peaks, new contracts, project work, temporary replacements and longer-term fleet expansion. It can also allow an operator to trial a body or specification before committing to ownership.

Depending on availability, options can include:

• Short-term truck hire
• Medium-term hire
• Long-term rental
• Contract hire
• Lease
• Rent-to-buy

MV Commercial can support single-vehicle requirements and larger fleet orders, backed by nationwide aftersales and 24/7 support.

Understanding 18 Tonne Truck Payload

The term “18 tonne truck” refers to its maximum gross vehicle weight, not the amount of goods or material it can carry.

The available payload is calculated after deducting the weight of the chassis, cab, body, fuel, driver and fitted equipment. Tail lifts, cranes, grabs, tipping gear and storage systems will reduce the remaining load capacity.

Two trucks with the same gross weight can therefore have different payloads. Always check the confirmed payload and axle limits of the individual vehicle.

Finance for New and Used 18 Tonne Trucks

MV Asset Finance can help eligible businesses fund new and used 18 tonne trucks while preserving working capital.

Available funding routes may include:

• Hire purchase
• Finance lease
• Contract hire
• Operating lease
• Rent-to-buy
• Asset refinance

The most suitable option will depend on whether you want to own the vehicle, how long you expect to operate it and the level of flexibility your fleet requires.

Finance is subject to status, credit approval and affordability checks. Terms and conditions apply.

Why Choose MV Commercial?

MV Commercial offers a complete commercial vehicle service, from sourcing and building trucks through to funding, fleet preparation and aftersales support.

Choose MV Commercial for:

• New and used 18 tonne trucks
• Ready to Go stock
• Trucks for sale, hire, lease and rent-to-buy
• DAF, Scania, Volvo and Iveco chassis
• Box trucks and curtainsiders
• Brick grabs and crane trucks
• Hot boxes, tippers and skip loaders
• Flatbed and dropside trucks
• Bespoke body building
• Used truck refurbishment
• Paint, graphics and livery
• Lighting and safety equipment
• Flexible asset finance
• Nationwide aftersales
• 24/7 support

Whether you need one used truck, several new delivery vehicles or a specialist 18t build, we can help put the right vehicles to work.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an 18 tonne truck?

An 18 tonne truck is a rigid commercial vehicle with a maximum gross weight of 18 tonnes. Most use a two-axle 4x2 configuration.

Is an 18 ton truck the same as an 18 tonne truck?

Yes. Both terms are commonly used for the same vehicle category. “Tonne” is the official metric spelling used in the UK.

Do you sell new 18 tonne trucks?

Yes. MV Commercial supplies new Ready to Go trucks and vehicles progressing through its build programme. Available body types include box trucks, curtainsiders, brick grabs and specialist vehicles.

Do you sell used 18 tonne trucks?

Yes. Stock can include used, ex-hire, part-exchange and late-registration 18t trucks. These vehicles can be inspected, refurbished and prepared before delivery.

Can I hire an 18 tonne truck?

Yes. MV Commercial offers 18 tonne truck hire subject to availability, including short, medium and long-term options.

Which 18 tonne trucks are available Ready to Go?

Ready to Go stock can include DAF XB 290 box trucks, DAF XB curtainsiders, DAF XB brick grabs and DAF LF hot boxes. Individual vehicle availability changes regularly.

What can an 18 tonne truck carry?

The payload depends on the weight of the chassis, body and fitted equipment. The 18 tonne figure represents maximum gross vehicle weight rather than payload.

Are 18 tonne trucks available with tail lifts?

Yes. Many box trucks and curtainsiders are fitted with column or tuckaway tail lifts. Capacity varies by vehicle.

Can an 18 tonne truck be fitted with a crane?

Yes. An 18 tonne chassis can support a lorry-mounted crane for building materials, pallets, timber and other loads. The crane must be matched to the required payload, lift capacity and outreach.

Find Your Next 18 Tonne Truck

Whether you need a new 18 tonne box truck, a used curtainsider, a Ready to Go brick grab or a specialist hot box for hire, MV Commercial can help.

Browse the available trucks above or contact MV Commercial to discuss current stock, incoming chassis and build availability.

Call 0800 862 0127 and get your next 18 tonne truck Ready to Go.