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U-Haul 20' Moving Truck Interior Dimensions & Specs

Exact U-Haul 20ft truck specs: 240″ length, 92″ width, 86″ height, 1,016 cu ft volume. View 2-3 bedroom 2.5D visual load model and compare rental rates.

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U-Haul 20' Usable Interior Clearance Callout

Standard rental sites report misleading exterior bumper-to-bumper lengths. Here are the exact inside cargo clearances.

833 cu ft / 1016 gross
18% Safety Buffer Included
Advertised Class
U-Haul 20'
Nominal fleet size designation
Usable Floor Deck
19'6" (240″)
Bulkhead to roll-up door
Interior Width
7'8" (92″)
Wall-to-wall cargo rails
Clearance Height
7'2" (86″)
Floor to ceiling roof ribs
Between Wheel Wells
4' 1" (49″)
Stand mattresses on edge
Mom's Attic Shelf
36″L × 76″W × 30″H (48 cu ft)
500 lbs max
Roll-Up Door Opening
73″ × 75″
Maximum entry dimensions

19'6" Truck Dimensions & Real-World Clearance Guide

Dimensional Cheat Sheet • Verified clearances for major household items

18% Void Buffer Included
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Interior Length
19'6" (240")

Full 20-foot runway fits complete living room suites, long dining sets & L-shaped sectionals

Sectional & Dining Safe
Interior Width
7'8" (92")

Allows Queen mattress (80" long) on edge with side clearance for multiple box tiers

Edge Mattress Fit
Interior Height (Ceiling)
7'2" (86")

86" ceiling supports standing Queen mattress (80") & 4–5 stacked box tiers

Vertical Mattress Fit
Door Opening (Choke Point)Critical Entry Check
73"W × 75"HRoll-Up Clearance

Entry threshold for standard double-door refrigerators, tall armoires & vertical sofas

Standard Fridge & Armoires
Usable Cargo Volume
833 cu ft1016 cu ft gross

82% net usable volume factoring in real-world furniture voids, wheel wells & irregular shapes

18% Buffer Included
Deck Height (Step-In)
35" (2.9')

Commercial truck chassis height; requires momentum when wheeling heavy dollies

Commercial Chassis
Loading Ramp
Wide Aluminum Ramp

Rolls 2-wheel appliance dollies & stacked box columns smoothly into bed

Dolly-Friendly Ramp
Mom's Attic (Cab Shelf)
36″L × 76″W × 30″H (48 cu ft)48 cu ft shelf

Elevated cab compartment protects fragile boxes, electronics & wardrobe cartons from heavy cargo

Fragiles & Wardrobe Boxes
Maximum Cargo Payload
5,700 lbs

Maximum safe cargo weight limit before rear axle suspension compression occurs

Suspension Rated
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2.5D Interactive Cargo Layout for 19'6" Truck

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20' Moving Truck (1016 cu ft)
Over Capacity • 85.7% Full714 / 1016 Gross Cu Ft
85.7% Full(714 / 833.1 cu ft)
Buffer
Includes 18% Packing Buffer
Est. Cargo Weight: 4,588 lbs / Max Payload: 5,700 lbs
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Tailored Packing Supply Kit

Order Exact 86-Piece Box & Tape Kit on Amazon

Calculated precisely for 2 to 3-Bedroom Home. Heavy-duty corrugated cardboard rated for high-density truck stacking.

26
Small (1.5 cu ft)
38
Medium (3.0 cu ft)
13
Large (4.5 cu ft)
9
Wardrobe Boxes
Includes 3 rolls commercial packing tape + bubble cushion

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Fleet Comparison: 19'6" Class Across Top Rental Brands

Factual cross-fleet comparison between U-Haul, Budget, and Penske for this size tier.

Rental CarrierSize TierInterior Dims (L × W × H)Gross / Usable Cu FtMax PayloadRamp & AtticAvg Fuel Economy
U-Haul20' Truck19'6" × 7'8" × 7'2"1016 / 833 cu ft5,700 lbsRamp: Yes • Attic: Yes10 mpg
Penske22' Truck21'11" × 8'0" × 7'8"1200 / 984 cu ft6,500 lbsRamp: Yes • Attic: No10 mpg
Budget26' Truck26'0" × 8'2" × 8'3"1682 / 1379 cu ft10,000 lbsRamp: Yes • Attic: No8-10 mpg

Expert Loading Advice for 19'6" Moving Trucks

  • The 20ft U-Haul features dual mirrors with convex spotters, low-deck suspension, and a patented wide loading ramp.
  • Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is under 26,000 lbs, allowing cross-country interstate operation without commercial permits.

Frequently Asked Questions: U-Haul 20' Dimensions

What are the usable interior dimensions of a U-Haul 20' box truck?

The interior cargo deck measures 19'6" L × 7'8" W × 7'2" H (240″ × 92″ × 86″), providing 833 cu. ft. of usable storage.

Does the U-Haul 20' truck include a Mom's Attic cabover deck?

Yes. The U-Haul 20' truck includes a built-in Mom's Attic cabover deck measuring 36″L × 76″W × 30″H (48 cu ft) with a 500 lb weight rating, designed for fragile items and wardrobe boxes.

What is the difference between advertised length and usable deck length?

U-Haul 20' refers to the gross vehicle length / nominal class; usable floor deck length is 19'6" (240 inches).