Penske truck size guide
Penske 22 ft truck dimensions: inside size and what fits
Fits up to a 2‑bedroom
The Penske 22' fits anything from a studio to a 2‑bedroom (42% full). A 3‑bedroom doesn't fit: 103 of 117 items.
- Inside (L × W × H)
- 21'11" × 8'1" × 8'1"
- Room inside
- 1,432 cu ft
- Biggest home that fits
- 2‑bedroom
Room inside is length × width × height of the cargo box; Penske quotes 1,200 cu ft, measured its own way.
Which home sizes fit
Doesn't fit (3 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 | 21'11" (668 cm) Brand page |
| Inside width | 8'1" (246 cm) Brand page |
| Inside height | 8'1" (246 cm) Brand page |
| Volume (brand's figure) | 1,200 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'; rear roll-up door. One-way only (not offered for round-trip per compare table). Diesel. '3-5 rooms', '164 sq. ft.'. No outside dimensions.
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 16' | 5'11" shorter, 644 cu ft less room | Up to a 1‑bedroom |
| Penske 26' | 4'0" longer, 262 cu ft more room | Up to a 3‑bedroom |
| U‑Haul 26' | 4'3" longer, 313 cu ft more room | Up to a 3‑bedroom |
| Budget 26' | 4'1" longer, 267 cu ft more room | Up to a 3‑bedroom |