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Used Dropside vans for Sale

We have 220 dropside vans in stock. All vans come with 12 months free breakdown cover (or a discounted upgrade if you're an AA member) and £75 off your next service & MOT.

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Used dropside vans in stock

  • Ford Transit 2.0 350 EcoBlue Leader L4 in silver, 65,000 miles, full service
    £12,499 + VAT
    FORD TRANSIT 2.0 350 EcoBlue Leader L4 in silver, 65,000 miles, full service
    • 2020
    • •
    • 65,000 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Approved Cars Limited

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  • Maxus Deliver 9 White Euro 6 Dropside, 22,600 miles, ULEZ compliant, 6-Speed man
    £14,499 + VAT
    MAXUS DELIVER 9 White Euro 6 Dropside, 22,600 miles, ULEZ compliant, 6-Speed man
    • 2022
    • •
    • 22,600 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Approved Cars Limited

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  • Ford Transit 350 L4 Diesel Rwd 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps Leader Premium Dropside
    £16,795 + VAT
    Ford Transit 350 L4 Diesel Rwd 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps Leader Premium Dropside
    • 2022
    • •
    • 63,606 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vertu Ford Orpington

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  • Mercedes Sprinter 2.1 314 CDI Progressive Dropside 2dr Diesel Manual RWD L3 Euro 6
    £11,495 + VAT
    Mercedes Sprinter 2.1 314 CDI Progressive Dropside 2dr Diesel Manual RWD L3 Euro 6
    • 2021
    • •
    • 127,143 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    F T E AUTOS LIMITED

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  • AA finance available

    Mitsubishi Canter 7C15 47
    £16,999
    Mitsubishi Canter 7C15 47
    • 2020
    • •
    • 72,100 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Supreno Cars Ltd

    Icon - location pin Ashford

  • AA finance available

    Ford Transit TDCi 350 2.2 Dropside Manual Diesel
    £8,800 + VAT
    Ford Transit TDCi 350 2.2 Dropside Manual Diesel
    • 2015
    • •
    • 81,528 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Wheels Van Centres

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Popular dropside van models in the UK

  • Ford Transit

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    4.0/5

  • Iveco Daily

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    4.5/5

  • Mercedes Sprinter

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    3.5/5

  • Peugeot Boxer

  • Renault Master

  • Vauxhall Movano

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  • AA finance available

    Mitsubishi Canter 7C15 47
    £16,999
    Mitsubishi Canter 7C15 47
    • 2020
    • •
    • 72,100 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Supreno Cars Ltd

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  • AA finance available

    Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    £17,450 + VAT
    Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    • 2023
    • •
    • 76,500 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

    Icon - location pin Harlow

  • AA finance available

    Ford Transit 350 Leader Premium L4 Dropside 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps
    £19,950 + VAT
    Ford Transit 350 Leader Premium L4 Dropside 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps
    • 2021
    • •
    • 45,700 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

    Icon - location pin Harlow

  • Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    £33,250 + VAT
    Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    • 2025
    • •
    • 99 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

    Icon - location pin Harlow

  • Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    £33,250 + VAT
    Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    • 2025
    • •
    • 99 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

    Icon - location pin Harlow

  • Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    £34,250 + VAT
    Ford Transit 350 Dropside L4 XLWB 2.0 EcoBlue 130ps DRW
    • 2026
    • •
    • 99 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Manual
    Vanwise Group

    Icon - location pin Harlow

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Automatic dropside vans for sale

  • MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 314 CDI 2.1 143 AUTOMATIC 7G LWB L3 DROPSIDE PICK UP TRUCK 1 OWN
    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 314 CDI 2.1 143 AUTOMATIC 7G LWB L3 DROPSIDE PICK UP TRUCK 1 OWN
    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 314 CDI 2.1 143 AUTOMATIC 7G LWB L3 DROPSIDE PICK UP TRUCK 1 OWN
    £10,950 **
    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 314 CDI 2.1 143 AUTOMATIC 7G LWB L3 DROPSIDE PICK UP TRUCK 1 OWN
    • 2018
    • •
    • 162,817 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Prestige Cars and Commercials Ltd

    Icon - location pin Peterborough

  • AA finance available

    IVECO DAILY 35-160 2.3 TD 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC DROPSIDE TAIL LIFT LWB 108K TRW
    IVECO DAILY 35-160 2.3 TD 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC DROPSIDE TAIL LIFT LWB 108K TRW
    IVECO DAILY 35-160 2.3 TD 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC DROPSIDE TAIL LIFT LWB 108K TRW
    £11,950 **
    IVECO DAILY 35-160 2.3 TD 8 SPEED AUTOMATIC DROPSIDE TAIL LIFT LWB 108K TRW
    • 2019
    • •
    • 108,212 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Prestige Cars and Commercials Ltd

    Icon - location pin Peterborough

  • AA finance available

    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 316 CDI 2.1 163BHP 7GTRONIC AUTOMATIC L3 LWB DROPSIDE PICK UP 11
    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 316 CDI 2.1 163BHP 7GTRONIC AUTOMATIC L3 LWB DROPSIDE PICK UP 11
    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 316 CDI 2.1 163BHP 7GTRONIC AUTOMATIC L3 LWB DROPSIDE PICK UP 11
    £13,250 **
    MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 316 CDI 2.1 163BHP 7GTRONIC AUTOMATIC L3 LWB DROPSIDE PICK UP 11
    • 2021
    • •
    • 117,702 miles
    • •
    • Diesel
    • •
    • Automatic
    Prestige Cars and Commercials Ltd

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Dropside vans buying guide

A dropside van is built for easy loading. With an open flatbed and sides that drop down, it suits builders, landscapers and anyone carrying awkward materials that are hard to slide into a panel van. When buying used, start by matching bed size and payload to your work. Dropsides are usually built on a chassis cab, and the body, toolboxes and any ladder rack all reduce payload, so check the plated weights and what the van can legally carry.

Inspect the body closely. The dropsides should latch firmly, hinges should not be cracked or seized, and the headboard should be straight. Look underneath for rust on the bed frame and crossmembers and check the load deck for damage from forklift tines. Tie-down points matter because load security is critical on an open body.

Loading height varies with chassis and conversion. Some manufacturers offer chassis and conversion options designed for a lower load height, so compare specifications if that matters to your work.

Finally, look for signs of hard use such as tired rear springs, uneven tyre wear and hard-worked brakes. An AA inspection can help you avoid expensive surprises.

  • What is a dropside van?

    A dropside van is a chassis cab fitted with a flat load platform and side panels that drop down. It gives you open access from the sides and the rear, which makes it easier to load pallets, long materials and bulky items.

  • Can you remove sides from dropside van?

    Often, yes, but it depends on the body design. Most dropside bodies let you fold the sides down, and many also allow the side panels to be lifted off once released from their hinges or pins. If you need to load with a forklift from the side, check how the sides are secured and how practical removal is. If you do remove sides, you still need to secure the load properly and make sure nothing can fall from the vehicle when moving.

  • What licence do I need to drive a dropside van?

    Most dropside vans are built on 3,500kg chassis, which you can usually drive on a standard category B licence. If the vehicle is plated above 3,500kg, you will normally need category C1 for 3,500 to 7,500kg vehicles. Always check the weight plate and V5C.

  • Which dropside van has the lowest loading?

    There is not one single model that always wins, because loading height depends on the chassis, wheel and suspension set-up, and the body builder. As a rule, dropsides built on lower-frame or platform-style chassis options, and some front-wheel-drive chassis cab conversions, can give you a lower deck height than higher-frame alternatives. If low loading is a priority, compare the quoted loading height for the exact conversion and do not assume two “dropside” vans will sit at the same height.

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