Dropside Vans.
Load Without Limits.

Open Access.
Maximum Productivity.

A dropside van is a flatbed vehicle built on a van or chassis cab platform, fitted with a rigid load deck and hinged side panels that drop away to allow unrestricted access from any direction. This makes loading and unloading faster, safer and far more practical than enclosed alternatives when working with long or bulky materials.

Dropsides are available across a wide GVW range, typically from 3.5 tonnes up to 7.5 tonnes, with body lengths to suit your payload requirements. Aluminium and steel body construction options are available to balance weight saving against durability.

Vanadam sources, specifies and manages the complete build of your dropside vehicle through one dedicated account manager, handling everything from base vehicle procurement through to conversion management and nationwide delivery.

Builders

Ideal for transporting timber, blocks, bricks and long-length materials directly to site with fast side-access unloading and no enclosed body restrictions.

Scaffolders

Dropside bodies are the preferred choice for scaffold tube and board transport, allowing full-length loading from the side and quick drops between jobs.

Landscapers

Move paving slabs, topsoil, aggregates and plant from multiple sides without lifting over high panels. Tail lifts available for heavier loads.

Plant Hire

Flat open decks allow plant and equipment to be loaded quickly with a forklift or hoist without the constraints of fixed body sides or enclosed panels.

Specified To
Your Operation.

Every dropside is built to suit how your teams work. We specify the right base vehicle, body build and added equipment from the full range of options below.

Source

We identify the right base vehicle from our trusted UK supplier network. Whether you need a single unit or a fleet, we match specification, GVW and body length to your brief.

Convert

We manage the full conversion through approved specialist bodybuilders, overseeing body fabrication, fittings and quality at every stage to your agreed specification.

Deliver

We coordinate nationwide delivery and handover, ensuring every dropside arrives ready for immediate use with all documentation and operator handover completed.

Single Point Of Contact

One account manager coordinates every aspect of your dropside procurement from first enquiry through to delivery.

Approved Bodybuilders

We only work with experienced UK dropside bodybuilders who meet our standards for build quality and specification accuracy.

Faster Turnaround

Established supplier relationships mean shorter lead times, priority scheduling and no chasing between multiple contractors.

Full Accountability

If anything needs attention at any stage, you make one call. We deal with the rest so your team stays focused on the job.