Penske truck size guide
Penske 26 ft truck dimensions: inside size and what fits
Fits up to a 3‑bedroom
The Penske 26' fits anything from a studio to a 3‑bedroom (68% full). A 4‑bedroom doesn't fit: 135 of 150 items.
- Inside (L × W × H)
- 25'11" × 8'1" × 8'1"
- Room inside
- 1,694 cu ft
- Biggest home that fits
- 3‑bedroom
Room inside is length × width × height of the cargo box; Penske quotes 1,700 cu ft, measured its own way.
Which home sizes fit
Doesn't fit (2 home sizes)
Each home size is a typical furniture list plus the box counts from a moving guide. Our packing fills about 70–80% of a truck; a careful pro load fits more.
Will big items fit?
Tightest fits first. Headroom is the space left above it as loaded; at the door is the clearance getting it in.
| Item | How it goes in | Headroom | At the door |
|---|---|---|---|
 Sectional: chaise section | standing on end | 7" | – |
 3-seat sofa | standing on end | 10" | – |
 King mattress | standing on its short end | 1'5" | – |
 Queen mattress | standing on its short end | 1'5" | – |
 Refrigerator, French-door | standing upright | 2'3" | – |
 Treadmill | standing upright | 3'1½" | – |
 Upright piano | standing upright | 4'1" | – |
 Washer | standing upright | 4'5" | – |
 65" TV in its box | standing upright | 5'0" | – |
 6-drawer dresser | standing upright | 5'6" | – |
Inside size and where each number comes from
| Measure | Size and source |
|---|---|
| Inside length | 25'11" (790 cm) Brand page |
| Inside width | 8'1" (246 cm) Brand page |
| Inside height | 8'1" (246 cm) Brand page |
| Volume (brand's figure) | 1,700 cu ft Brand page |
| Max load | 10,000 lb Brand page |
Measured against Penske's page. Rental fleets vary by model year, so plan for a little less room than this. Wrong size? Tell us.
Notes on these numbers
Page disclaimer: "These capacities, dimensions and mileage are approximations and may vary by manufacturer." Penske compare table (https://www.pensketruckrental.com/trucks-and-vans/) footnote: specs "based on Penske's most commonly rented fleet" and vary by make, model, and year. Door opening, deck height and over-cab are not listed on Penske consumer pages or the compare table; WebSearch (standard) found no brand source for them. Ramp: '1,000 lb. capacity loading ramp'; no lift gate. '5-7 rooms', '192 sq. ft.'. No outside dimensions. DISAGREEMENT (Penske's own commercial 26' box page, different product, https://www.pensketruckrental.com/commercial-truck-rental/commercial-trucks/medium-duty-trucks/22-26-foot-box-truck/): 'up to 25 ft. 11 in. long x 8 ft. 1 in. wide x 8 ft. 7 in. high', 'Floor height: approx. 46 - 50 in.', liftgate up to 3,000 lb. Not used for this consumer row. Penske Truck Leasing Canada (commercial) lists 22-26' door 7' 10" x 8' 1" and clearance 4.2 m (13' 6") - different fleet, not used.
Loading tips for this truck
- The floor is flat (no wheel wells inside), so the full width is usable all the way back.
- Load heavy furniture and appliances first, against the cab wall, and boxes last on top.
Every Penske size side by side, and which one fits your home: Penske truck sizes.
Compare
| Compared with | Difference | Biggest home |
|---|---|---|
| Penske 22' | 4'0" shorter, 262 cu ft less room | Up to a 2‑bedroom |
| U‑Haul 26' | 3" longer, 51 cu ft more room | Same 3‑bedroom: 63% full vs 68% here |
| U‑Haul 29' | 3" longer, 157 cu ft more room | Same 3‑bedroom: 60% full vs 68% here |
| Budget 26' | 1" longer, 5 cu ft more room | Same 3‑bedroom: 68% full vs 68% here |