MV Commercial supplies an extensive selection of new and used 26 tonne trucks for sale, hire, lease and rent-to-buy across the UK. Our Ready to Go fleet includes rigid trucks built for construction, distribution, builders’ merchant deliveries, cabin transport, utilities and specialist lifting work.

Available configurations can include 26t brick grabs, crane trucks, cabin spec vehicles, box trucks, curtainsiders, flatbeds, dropsides, hookloaders and plant trucks. We also offer a choice of chassis from leading manufacturers, including DAF, Scania and Volvo.

Whether you need a new 26 tonne truck built around your operation or a used 26t truck that can be prepared and delivered quickly, MV Commercial can help you find the right vehicle.

New and Used 26 Tonne Trucks for Sale and Hire

MV Commercial supplies an extensive selection of new and used 26 tonne trucks for sale, hire, lease and rent-to-buy across the UK. Our Ready to Go fleet includes rigid trucks built for construction, distribution, builders’ merchant deliveries, cabin transport, utilities and specialist lifting work.

Available configurations can include 26t brick grabs, crane trucks, cabin spec vehicles, box trucks, curtainsiders, flatbeds, dropsides, hookloaders and plant trucks. We also offer a choice of chassis from leading manufacturers, including DAF, Scania and Volvo.

Whether you need a new 26 tonne truck built around your operation or a used 26t truck that can be prepared and delivered quickly, MV Commercial can help you find the right vehicle.

Ready to Go 26 Tonne Trucks

A 26 tonne truck offers a strong combination of carrying capacity, manoeuvrability and versatility. Most vehicles in this weight category use a three-axle 6x2 chassis, making them suitable for operators who need more capacity than an 18 tonne rigid without moving to a four-axle 32 tonne truck.

Our Ready to Go stock is designed to reduce the time between selecting a vehicle and putting it to work. Depending on availability, vehicles may already be built, in preparation or progressing through our manufacturing facilities.

Our 26 tonne truck range can support:

• Builders’ merchant deliveries
• Construction and infrastructure
• Cabin and welfare unit transport
• Pallet and parcel distribution
• Retail and wholesale logistics
• Waste and recycling
• Utilities operations
• Plant and machinery movement
• Steel and timber transport
• General haulage

If the exact specification you require is not currently listed, our team can check incoming stock, vehicles in build and suitable used trucks entering preparation.

New 26 Tonne Trucks for Sale

A new 26 tonne truck can be selected or built around the needs of your operation. This gives you greater control over chassis specification, body dimensions, payload, crane capacity, cab equipment and safety systems.

MV Commercial’s new 26 tonne trucks can include:

• New chassis awaiting build
• Completed Ready to Go trucks
• Box and curtainsider trucks
• Builders’ merchant brick grabs
• Crane rigids
• Cabin spec trucks
• Flatbeds and dropsides
• Hookloaders
• Bespoke plant trucks

Our in-house capabilities include design, engineering, fabrication, body building, crane installation, paint, livery, lighting and final preparation. This allows us to manage the complete vehicle from chassis selection through to delivery.

For specialist vehicles, the body, crane, subframe, stabilisers, storage and safety equipment can be considered together from the beginning. This helps create a truck that is properly matched to its intended workload.

Used 26 Tonne Trucks for Sale

Buying a used 26 tonne truck can provide a faster and more cost-effective route to expanding or replacing your fleet. MV Commercial supplies used, ex-hire, part-exchange and late-registration vehicles across a range of body types.

Our used 26 tonne truck stock can include:

• Used 26t brick grab trucks
• Used crane trucks
• Used cabin spec trucks
• Used box trucks
• Used curtainsiders
• Used flatbed and dropside trucks
• Used hookloaders
• Ex-hire 26 tonne trucks

Before selecting a used truck, consider the chassis age, mileage, service history, body condition, crane hours, lifting equipment, payload and previous application. Our team can help you compare these factors and identify a vehicle suited to your work.

Used trucks can also be refurbished and prepared through MV Commercial’s workshops. Available services include mechanical repairs, bodywork, repainting, crane preparation, lighting upgrades, camera equipment and fleet livery.

Browse our wider range of used trucks for sale or speak to our team about 26 tonne vehicles entering stock.

26 Tonne Brick Grab Trucks

A 26 tonne brick grab truck is a popular choice for builders’ merchants, construction suppliers, timber merchants and landscaping businesses.

The larger chassis provides more body space and payload potential than an 18 tonne brick grab, while the three-axle layout remains practical for local and regional delivery work. A lorry-mounted crane and grab allow the driver to transport and offload materials without relying on a forklift or telehandler at the delivery site.

These vehicles are commonly used to carry:

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

A typical MV Commercial Ready to Go configuration is the DAF CF 320 6x2 brick grab with HIAB 158. This combination provides a practical platform body, crane and grab package for demanding builders’ merchant work.

Used stock can also include DAF FAN CF320 26t brick grabs fitted with HIAB cranes and brick grab attachments. Individual registrations, mileage and specifications will vary as vehicles enter and leave the fleet.

26 Tonne Crane Trucks

A 26 tonne crane truck combines transport and lifting ability in one rigid vehicle. This makes it a versatile choice for businesses that need to load, carry, offload and position materials using the same truck.

Crane trucks can be used for:

• Building material deliveries
• Timber and roofing products
• Steel and fabricated components
• Cabins and welfare units
• Plant and machinery
• Utilities equipment
• Palletised products
• Specialist and awkward loads

Crane capacity and outreach must be balanced against body length and available payload. A larger crane may provide more lifting capability, but its additional weight reduces the amount the truck can legally carry.

MV Commercial can help match the crane, chassis and body to the loads you handle, the distance they need to be lifted and the access available at typical delivery locations.

26 Tonne Cabin Spec Trucks

A 26 tonne cabin spec truck is designed to lift, transport and position cabins, containers, welfare units and modular accommodation.

Compared with a 32 tonne cabin spec, a 26t truck can offer greater manoeuvrability for restricted sites, local deliveries and operations where the maximum lifting and carrying capacity of a four-axle vehicle is not required.

These trucks can be used to move:

• Site cabins
• Welfare units
• Portable offices
• Storage containers
• Drying rooms
• Toilet blocks
• Generator cabins
• Event infrastructure
• Smaller modular buildings
• Specialist site equipment

Cabin spec trucks can be supplied with cranes from manufacturers including HIAB, Palfinger and Cormach. The required crane, stabiliser layout and platform length will depend on the size and weight of the units being handled.

26 Tonne Box Trucks

A 26 tonne box truck offers a large, secure and weather-resistant load space for high-volume distribution work.

The additional capacity makes these vehicles suitable for businesses transporting larger pallet loads, bulky goods or high volumes of packaged products. They are commonly used for retail distribution, furniture transport, wholesale deliveries, event logistics and general haulage.

Available equipment can include:

• Lightweight GRP box body
• Column or tuckaway tail lift
• Rear barn doors
• Roller shutter access
• Internal load restraint
• Air suspension
• Reversing camera
• Side and rear safety systems
• Cab storage and driver comfort equipment
• Full fleet livery

The large exterior panels also create substantial space for company branding. MV Commercial can design and apply livery before the vehicle enters service.

26 Tonne Curtainsider Trucks

A 26 tonne curtainsider combines the weather protection of an enclosed body with fast access from either side.

This configuration is ideal for pallet distribution, forklift loading, building products, packaging, manufacturing supplies and general transport. A rear tail lift can also support deliveries to locations without loading bays.

A 26 tonne curtainsider can be particularly useful for regional and multi-drop operations where the truck needs to carry a larger load while remaining more manoeuvrable than an articulated vehicle.

Common options include:

• Curtainsider body
• Sliding roof
• Column tail lift
• Rear barn doors
• Hardwood or reinforced floor
• Internal load restraint
• Air suspension
• Reversing camera
• Forklift-access side loading
• Fleet graphics

26 Tonne Flatbed and Dropside Trucks

Flatbed and dropside trucks provide easy access to the load area, making them suitable for long, bulky or irregular materials.

A 26 tonne flatbed can transport steel, timber, scaffolding, equipment and construction materials. Dropside panels add practical load security while retaining the ability to load from the side or rear.

These bodies can be supplied with or without a crane. Crane-equipped versions allow the driver to handle materials at sites without separate lifting equipment.

26 Tonne Hookloaders

A 26 tonne hookloader can carry interchangeable containers for waste, recycling, construction and industrial applications.

The ability to work with different container types makes a hookloader a flexible fleet asset. One chassis can support several jobs, reducing the need to allocate a dedicated vehicle to every container or waste stream.

When selecting a hookloader, consider the required container lengths, hook height, lifting capacity, payload and whether additional equipment such as an automatic sheeting system is needed.

DAF 26 Tonne Trucks

DAF trucks are central to MV Commercial’s 26 tonne Ready to Go fleet.

DAF CF 6x2 chassis are widely used for builders’ merchant trucks, brick grabs, crane rigids and other specialist applications. The DAF CF 320 provides a strong balance of payload, cab comfort and bodybuilder compatibility, while higher-powered models can support more demanding crane and cabin transport work.

Our new and used DAF 26 tonne truck stock can include:

• DAF CF 320 brick grabs
• DAF CF crane trucks
• DAF CF cabin spec trucks
• DAF CF flatbeds and dropsides
• DAF 6x2 box trucks
• Used DAF FAN CF320 trucks
• Ex-hire DAF rigids

Browse current DAF trucks for sale and hire.

Scania 26 Tonne Trucks

Scania trucks are a popular choice for operators who value strong performance, driver comfort and road presence.

A Scania 6x2 chassis can support crane rigid, cabin spec, plant and general haulage applications. Day cab and sleeper cab vehicles may be available depending on stock and the intended work.

Used Scania 26 tonne trucks can also provide a high-specification fleet option for operators looking for a proven chassis without the lead time of a completely new build.

View our latest Scania trucks.

Volvo 26 Tonne Trucks

Volvo trucks provide another strong platform for 26 tonne rigid applications.

Volvo FM chassis can be suited to crane trucks, cabin transport, flatbeds, box bodies and specialist commercial work. Depending on stock, MV Commercial may offer new, used or ex-hire Volvo 26t trucks with a range of body and crane specifications.

When comparing a Volvo 26 tonne truck, consider the cab type, wheelbase, payload, crane capacity, emissions standard, mileage and service history.

Browse our current Volvo trucks for sale and hire.

Choosing a New or Used 26 Tonne Truck

The choice between a new and used truck will depend on your budget, lead time and specification requirements.

A new 26 tonne truck is well suited to operators who need a particular body length, crane model, cab specification or fleet standard. It also allows the truck to be designed around the work it will complete from the beginning.

A used 26 tonne truck may be the better option when fast availability and purchase price are the main priorities. Used stock can often be refurbished, repainted and fitted with additional equipment to bring it closer to your preferred specification.

Before deciding, compare:

• Vehicle age and mileage
• Purchase price
• Build and delivery time
• Chassis and cab specification
• Body dimensions
• Available payload
• Crane model and lifting performance
• Service and maintenance history
• Safety and compliance equipment
• Refurbishment requirements
• Finance and hire options

MV Commercial can help you compare new, used and ex-hire vehicles without being tied to one manufacturer.

26 Tonne Trucks for Hire

Hiring a 26 tonne truck provides additional fleet capacity without requiring an immediate vehicle purchase.

Hire can support seasonal peaks, new contracts, temporary fleet replacement, project work and unexpected increases in demand. It can also provide an opportunity to assess a particular body or crane configuration before making a longer-term investment.

Depending on vehicle availability, MV Commercial can offer:

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

Our hire fleet includes specialist trucks prepared for real working environments, supported by nationwide aftersales and 24/7 assistance.

Understanding 26 Tonne Truck Payload

The term “26 tonne truck” describes the vehicle’s maximum gross weight, not the amount it can carry.

The available payload is calculated after deducting the weight of the chassis, cab, body, fuel, driver and all fitted equipment. Cranes, stabilisers, tail lifts, grabs and storage systems will reduce the remaining carrying capacity.

For this reason, two 26 tonne trucks can have very different payloads. Always check the confirmed payload and axle limits of the individual vehicle before purchase or hire.

Finance for New and Used 26 Tonne Trucks

MV Asset Finance can help eligible businesses fund new and used 26 tonne trucks while managing cash flow.

Funding options may include:

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

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

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

Why Choose MV Commercial?

MV Commercial provides a complete vehicle solution, from sourcing a chassis through to building, funding and supporting the finished truck.

Choose MV Commercial for:

• New and used 26 tonne trucks
• Ready to Go vehicles
• Trucks for sale, hire, lease and rent-to-buy
• DAF, Scania and Volvo chassis options
• Brick grabs and builders’ merchant trucks
• Crane trucks and cabin spec vehicles
• Box trucks and curtainsiders
• Flatbeds, dropsides and hookloaders
• Bespoke vehicle design and manufacturing
• Used truck refurbishment
• Paint, livery and safety equipment
• Flexible asset finance
• 24/7 support
• Nationwide aftersales coverage

Whether you are replacing one used vehicle, ordering a new specialist build or mobilising an entire fleet, our team can help you choose the right 26 tonne truck.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 26 tonne truck?

A 26 tonne truck is a rigid commercial vehicle with a maximum gross vehicle weight of 26 tonnes. Most use a three-axle 6x2 configuration, although specifications vary.

Is a 26 ton truck the same as a 26 tonne truck?

Yes. In UK searches, “26 ton truck” and “26 tonne truck” are commonly used for the same vehicle category. Tonne is the official metric spelling.

Are new 26 tonne trucks available?

Yes. MV Commercial supplies new 26 tonne trucks from Ready to Go stock and through its build programme. Availability will depend on the required chassis, body and equipment.

Do you sell used 26 tonne trucks?

Yes. Our stock can include used, ex-hire, part-exchange and late-registration 26 tonne trucks. Vehicles can also be refurbished, repainted and prepared before delivery.

Can I hire a 26 tonne truck?

Yes. Hire options are available subject to stock, including short, medium and long-term arrangements.

What body types are available?

Common body types include brick grabs, crane trucks, cabin specs, box trucks, curtainsiders, flatbeds, dropsides, hookloaders and plant trucks.

How much can a 26 tonne truck carry?

Payload varies according to the chassis, body, crane, tail lift and other fitted equipment. The 26 tonne figure is the maximum gross vehicle weight, not the payload.

Can MV Commercial build a bespoke 26t truck?

Yes. MV Commercial can design and build specialist crane trucks, cabin spec vehicles, builders’ merchant trucks, plant carriers and other bespoke rigid vehicles.

Find Your Next 26 Tonne Truck

Whether you need a new 26 tonne truck, a used 26t rigid, a Ready to Go brick grab or a specialist crane truck for hire, MV Commercial can help.

Browse our current stock above or contact MV Commercial to discuss available vehicles, incoming chassis and build slots.

Call 0800 862 0127 and get your next 26 tonne truck Ready to Go.