Cutaway Van: What Is It and Is It Worth Buying?

The difference between a cutaway van often referred to as a box truck, and a cargo van is in their construction. In a cargo van, a driver shares the space with the cargo, while a cutaway van like the Sprinter Chassis or Chevy Express Cutaway is a cab on a chassis. This offers numerous customization options for your business needs. Many used cutaway vans are sold with pre-selected upfits that separate a driver from the transported goods. 

Cutaway chassis can offer limited cab configurations - a driver and one passenger. Cab chassis have more options you can choose from, including regular, extended, or crew cabs that can accommodate up to five individuals.

The main advantage of cutaway vans is the possibility of retrofitting with various types of equipment for different load capacities, axles, and cargo weights. Equipment of this kind is subject to mandatory certification and is tested before being sold. A monocoque chassis is a fully functional vehicle with bodywork and controls. 

Chassis trucks such as aircraft lifts, concrete mixer trucks, truck cranes, garbage trucks, loader cranes, tow trucks, multi-lifts, and fire trucks are very popular in the US market. Manufacturers build truck chassis in strict compliance with all the requirements for equipment of this kind. These trucks have found wide applications in various fields of activity and can solve any transportation task. Numerous versions of truck chassis allow you to create exactly the vehicle needed to perform a particular transporting job.

The versatility is an advantage of all cargo vans, but most perceptible with cutaways. The standard cabin of a cutaway van, like the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, can accommodate up to 3 people, and the double cab can deliver up to 7 people to the place of work. Behind the cab is the Sprinter chassis, available in 3 lengths and providing a suitable base for a wide range of body solutions and accessories.

Additional benefits include a wide range of drive options: depending on the operating conditions and preferred driving characteristics, you can buy the chassis with the front, rear, or all-wheel drive. 

Numerous vehicle variants and equipment options allow you to build the work van according to the transport tasks. Chassis with special equipment can be used as a semi-trailer, while the permissible total weight of the road train can be up to 9 tons, for example, when transporting cars. 

The driver's cab with excellent all-around visibility makes daily use of the van a pleasure. Several driver-seat options are available in most models to meet different comfort requirements. Modern cutaway vans offer control and display options with the possibility of integrating smartphones and operating optional multimedia systems via touch screens and the multifunction steering wheel. Keeping the driver's cab organized is the concept of modular storage solutions, positioned within the driver's reach and equipped with lids if required, including a clever multi-functional box for signing documents, etc.

If you are looking for a used cargo van in the Indianapolis area, check the Indy Auto Man inventory and buy the best commercial vehicle for your business needs. At our dealership, you will find vans from popular manufacturers, including Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, Chevy Express, and Freightliner Sprinter Cargo Van.