How do I choose the right chiller truck capacity?

The right capacity depends on your cargo volume and weight. Smaller 1-3 ton trucks suit short, low-volume deliveries, while 5-10 ton trucks are better for bulk or long-distance shipments. Our team can help assess your load requirements before booking.

What is the difference between a 1 ton and a 10 ton chiller truck?

The difference lies in payload capacity and cargo volume. A 1 ton truck suits small, urgent deliveries, while a 10 ton truck accommodates large, bulk shipments requiring more space and weight capacity.

Can I switch truck sizes if my cargo volume changes?

Yes, you can request a different capacity truck for future bookings based on your updated cargo requirements. Contact our team in advance to confirm availability for your preferred size.

Are all truck sizes GPS tracked and temperature monitored?

Yes, every chiller truck in our fleet, regardless of capacity, is equipped with GPS tracking and real-time temperature monitoring to ensure full visibility throughout transit.

What is the cost difference between truck capacities?

Pricing generally increases with truck capacity, distance, and rental duration. Contact us for a custom quote based on the specific tonnage and route you require.

Chiller Truck Rental by Capacity — 1, 3, 5, 7 & 10 ton, sized to your load.

The commonest cold-chain overspend is renting the wrong-sized truck — too big and you pay for empty space, too small and you run extra trips. Here’s exactly what each tonnage carries, so you can pick the right one the first time.

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3–5 ton

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AED 420

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What each tonnage carries

Indicative figures — pallet counts and volume vary by make and model. Tell us your load and we’ll confirm the exact size.

Capacity	Payload*	Cargo volume*	Pallets*	Best for
1 ton	≈ 1 ton	≈ 6–8 m³	2–3	Small bulk / large-van loads
3 ton	≈ 3 ton	≈ 18 m³	6–8	Distributor & restaurant supply
5 ton	≈ 5 ton	≈ 24 m³	10–12	Supermarket & wholesale routes
7 ton	≈ 7 ton	≈ 28 m³	≈ 14	Bulk multi-store replenishment
10 ton	≈ 10 ton	≈ 40 m³	18–20	Large-scale distribution

*Indicative — confirm exact payload, volume and pallet capacity for your load when booking.

Don’t buy tonnage “to be safe.” An oversized truck runs a bigger, hungrier cooling unit over more empty air, costs more per day, and is harder to keep evenly cold when half-full. The right question is never “how big can I get” — it’s “how many pallets, at what temperature.” Answer that and the size is obvious.

Choosing your size

1-ton chiller truck

The entry point above a van — a few hundred kilos to a tonne, 2–3 pallets. Good for small bulk runs that just outgrow a chiller van but don't justify a 3-ton body.

3-ton chiller truck

The most popular mid-size. Around 18 m³ and 6–8 pallets — the workhorse for distributor routes, bulk restaurant and catering supply, and single-store replenishment. If you're unsure, this is usually the right starting point.

5-ton chiller truck

A step up for heavier wholesale and supermarket routes — roughly 24 m³ and 10–12 pallets, enough for multi-drop retail without moving to the largest bodies.

7-ton chiller truck

Bulk multi-store replenishment and larger distribution — around 28 m³ and 14 pallets. One 7-ton run frequently replaces several smaller trips, cutting both cost and cold-chain risk.

10-ton chiller truck

Large-scale distribution — up to ~40 m³ and 18–20 pallets. The choice for high-volume DC-to-store and inter-emirate bulk cold freight. For adjustable or frozen configurations at this scale, see our refrigerated truck and reefer truck pages.

Chiller trucks, from

AED 420 /day

From, for a 3-ton chilled truck — larger sizes and frozen/adjustable units quoted to spec. Driver, GPS & HACCP included. See full price list →

By temperature, not just size

Chilled

Chiller Truck Rental

0°C to +8°C bulk chilled, 3–7 ton.

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Adjustable

Reefer / Temp-controlled Truck

Chilled or frozen, 3–10 ton, chosen by temperature.

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Smaller loads

Chiller Van Rental

Under ~1.5 tonnes — the more economical option.

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"We needed a 5-ton chiller truck on short notice for a large seafood shipment, and their capacity guide made it easy to pick the right size. The truck arrived on time, temperature stayed consistent throughout, and our entire load reached the client in perfect condition."

Faisal Rahman

Logistics Manager, Gulf Seafood Trading (Dubai)

"Choosing between vehicle sizes used to be a guessing game for us until we found their capacity breakdown. We now book confidently based on payload and volume, and every truck has matched our exact requirements — no wasted space, no overloading."

Nadia Al Suwaidi

Warehouse Operations Lead, Prime Foods Distribution (Sharjah)

Not sure which tonnage you need?

Tell us your pallet count, weight and temperature — we’ll size the truck and quote it, no over-selling.

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Truck capacity FAQs

What size chiller truck do I need?

It comes down to pallet count and weight, not guesswork. As a rough guide: 1 ton suits a few hundred kg or 2–3 pallets, 3 ton around 6–8 pallets, 5 ton around 10–12, 7 ton around 14, and 10 ton around 18–20 pallets. Tell us your load and we’ll size it exactly.

How much can a 3-ton chiller truck carry?

A 3-ton chiller truck carries up to around 3 tonnes of payload in roughly 18 m³ of chilled space — about 6–8 pallets. It’s the popular mid-size choice for distributor routes and bulk restaurant or supermarket supply.

Do bigger chiller trucks cost more to rent?

Yes — larger trucks cost more per day, but the right size is usually cheaper overall than running several smaller-vehicle trips for the same load. One well-filled 7-ton truck often beats three van runs on both cost and cold-chain safety.

Can I get these capacities as freezer or adjustable trucks too?

Yes. Each capacity is available chilled (0°C to +8°C), frozen (to -18°C) or adjustable (-10°C to +10°C) depending on your cargo. The tonnage is about volume and weight; the temperature is a separate choice.

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What if my load is smaller than 1 ton?

Then a van is the better fit. A chiller, freezer or refrigerated van handles loads up to around 1–1.5 tonnes more economically than a truck. See our chiller van rental for smaller cargo.