26ft U-Haul Truck Dimensions: Inside Usable Space & Cu Ft

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U-Haul 26' Usable Interior Clearance Callout

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

1379 cu ft / 1682 gross

18% Safety Buffer Included

Advertised Class

U-Haul 26'

Nominal fleet size designation

Usable Floor Deck

26'5" (312″)

Bulkhead to roll-up door

Interior Width

8'2" (98″)

Wall-to-wall cargo rails

Clearance Height

8'3" (99″)

Floor to ceiling roof ribs

Between Wheel Wells

4' 1" (49″)

Stand mattresses on edge

Mom's Attic Shelf

36″L × 82″W × 32″H (55 cu ft)

500 lbs max

Roll-Up Door Opening

82″ × 81″

Maximum entry dimensions

26'5" Truck Dimensions & Real-World Clearance Guide

Dimensional Cheat Sheet • Verified clearances for major household items

18% Void Buffer Included

Dimension & Choke Point	Clear Clearance	“What Actually Fits” (The Anxiety-Killer)
Interior Length	26'5" (312")	Massive 26-foot continuous runway fits 4–5 bedroom whole-home furniture loads Full Household Runway
Interior Width	8'2" (98")	Allows Queen mattress (80" long) on edge with side clearance for multiple box tiers Edge Mattress Fit
Interior Height (Ceiling)	8'3" (99")	99" ceiling supports standing Queen mattress (80") & 4–5 stacked box tiers Vertical Mattress Fit
Door Opening (Choke Point)Critical Entry Check	82"W × 81"HRoll-Up Clearance	Entry threshold for standard double-door refrigerators, tall armoires & vertical sofas Standard Fridge & Armoires
Usable Cargo Volume	1379 cu ft1682 cu ft gross	82% net usable volume factoring in real-world furniture voids, wheel wells & irregular shapes 18% Buffer Included
Deck Height (Step-In)	38" (3.2')	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 × 82″W × 32″H (55 cu ft)48 cu ft shelf	Elevated cab compartment protects fragile boxes, electronics & wardrobe cartons from heavy cargo Fragiles & Wardrobe Boxes
Maximum Cargo Payload	9,010 lbs	Maximum safe cargo weight limit before rear axle suspension compression occurs Suspension Rated

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26' Moving Truck (1682 cu ft)Mom's Attic

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Comfortable Fit • Extra Clearance Available714 / 1682 Gross Cu Ft

51.8% Full(714 / 1379.2 cu ft)

Buffer

Includes 18% Packing Buffer

Est. Cargo Weight: 4,588 lbs / Max Payload: 9,010 lbs

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Fleet Comparison: 26'5" Class Across Top Rental Brands

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

Rental Carrier	Size Tier	Interior Dims (L × W × H)	Gross / Usable Cu Ft	Max Payload	Ramp & Attic	Avg Fuel Economy
U-Haul	26' Super Mover	26'5" × 8'2" × 8'3"	1682 / 1379 cu ft	9,010 lbs	Ramp: Yes • Attic: Yes	10 mpg
Budget	26' Truck	26'0" × 8'2" × 8'3"	1682 / 1379 cu ft	10,000 lbs	Ramp: Yes • Attic: No	8-10 mpg
Penske	26' Truck	25'11" × 8'0" × 8'2"	1700 / 1394 cu ft	10,000 lbs	Ramp: Yes • Attic: No	10 mpg

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The largest moving vehicle in the U-Haul fleet. Holds up to 500 medium boxes or 4-5 rooms of large furniture.
Features high-capacity towing hitch compatible with auto transports and trailers up to 7,500 lbs.

Frequently Asked Questions: U-Haul 26' Dimensions

What are the usable interior dimensions of a U-Haul 26' box truck?

The interior cargo deck measures 26'5" L × 8'2" W × 8'3" H (312″ × 98″ × 99″), providing 1379 cu. ft. of usable storage.

Does the U-Haul 26' truck include a Mom's Attic cabover deck?

Yes. The U-Haul 26' truck includes a built-in Mom's Attic cabover deck measuring 36″L × 82″W × 32″H (55 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 26' refers to the gross vehicle length / nominal class; usable floor deck length is 26'5" (312 inches).