{"id":1158,"date":"2021-01-13T08:00:41","date_gmt":"2021-01-13T13:00:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/?p=1158"},"modified":"2021-06-16T05:04:12","modified_gmt":"2021-06-16T10:04:12","slug":"reasons-diesel-step-van","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/reasons-diesel-step-van\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Go for a Diesel Step Van"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Have you ever seen a United Parcel truck? Such a truck is a variation of a step van. It\u2019s either a light-duty or medium-duty truck commonly used for deliveries with multi-stops. Here are 4 reasons to go for a diesel step van.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid; padding: 10px; width: 100%; border-radius: 25px; border-color: #F4A70F; color: #007bff;\">\n<p style=\"color: #007bff;\">What&#8217;s Inside<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#stepvan\">What is a Step Van?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#comparison\"> Comparison Between a Diesel and a Gas Step Van<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#reasons\"> 4 Reasons to Go for a Diesel Step Van<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\n<ul>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#reasons1\"> Engine Longevity<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#reasons2\"> Fuel and Parts Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#reasons3\"> Payload Economy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"#reasons4\">Perfect for a Mobile Food Truck<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"stepvan\"><b>What is a Step Van?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A Step Van is a panel truck with a typical payload of a half-ton or 1-ton. It\u2019s taller than a full-sized van allowing a driver to either sit or stand while driving the vehicle. It\u2019s also called a walk-in delivery truck because the driver has easy access to the goods being delivered. In the past, a step van was used for the<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">delivery of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/12\/17\/best-bakery-trucks-america\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">bakery goods<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and milk.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Today, it&#8217;s a popular choice for delivery fleets, large parcels, and transporting linen. This is because it has enough cargo space. This may be the reason why it&#8217;s also called a multi-stop truck. A step van is also popularly used as a mobile truck, food truck, and a medical truck. A Step van has a gross vehicle rating (GVWR) of 14,990 lbs. and dimensions of 6.75 feet wide, 7 feet high, and 14 feet long.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Detroit Industrial Vehicles Company (DIVCO) built the first step van in 1926. Its iconic short curved hoods emerged in the 1930s. In 1937, International Harvester introduced its D-Series trucks which featured the Metro <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2021\/01\/05\/trucking-load-board\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">multi-stop delivery van<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This was followed by the White Horse step van in 1939, Willy&#8217;s walk-in van in 1941, and the Dodge route van in 1948. In 1963, Studebaker launched their walk-in delivery vans which they called ZIP vans. In 1998, General Motors popularized the P-series step vans. Most step van manufacturers build step vans under the existing chassis of Ford, Freightliner Trucks, and General Motors.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"comparison\"><b>Comparison Between a Diesel and a Gas Step Van<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several differences between a diesel and a gas step van. It\u2019s important to know this factor to decide which type of step van can best serve your needs. A <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/19\/become-long-haul-truck-driver\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">diesel step van goes well for long-haul<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or longer routes. It has a 20% to 30% better fuel efficiency over a gas step van.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This economic advantage gives a higher ROI if used for delivery of many miles daily. A gas step van is perfect for stop-and-go routes and only covers short miles within a town. It also commonly cost lesser than a diesel step van.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"uv-lst\" data-category=\"32\" data-count=\"6\" data-type=\"new\"> <\/div>\n<h2 id=\"reasons\"><b>4 Reasons to Go for a Diesel Step Van<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diesel step van gives many benefits over a gas step van. Among the 4 reasons to go for a diesel step van are:<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reasons1\">Engine Longevity<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diesel step van runs at a much lower revolution per minute (RPM) than a gas step van. Thus, its bearings, pistons, and other parts have lower wear-and-tear. The combustion of a gas step van is powered by a spark. It gives a higher volatility point but a lower flash or speed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, being a very light oil, diesel lubricates the piston walls, rings, and valves of its engine. Unlike gasoline, which is a detergent that washes away the oils on the engine parts. This makes the engine life of a gas step van shorter than a diesel one. Albeit, a diesel step van has a much higher resale value than a gas step van.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reasons2\">Fuel and Parts Economy<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important advantage of a diesel step van over a gas step van is its thermal efficiency. It is about 20% to 30% more thermally efficient than gas. The thermal efficiency of a diesel step van has more power and torque. It\u2019s perfect for carrying and hauling heavy loads.\u00a0 As such, it translates into fuel economy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fuel cost of a diesel step van is commonly lower than a gas step van. A 6.0 L diesel engine gives the same power as an 8.0 L gas engine at the same fuel cost. Besides, the engine of a diesel step van features a removable and removable liner.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once it reached a 200,000 or 300,000 mileage, you can simply replace the liner instead of replacing the whole engine of a gas step van. This saves you the cost of parts replacement.<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reasons3\">Payload Economy<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;re in the business delivery sector, a diesel step van means lower costs per stop than a gas step van in the long run. Its fuel efficiency and greater load capacity than a gas step van reduce the cost per payload.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"reasons4\">Perfect for a Mobile Food Truck<\/h3>\n<p><b><\/b><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A diesel step van is a popular choice among food truckers. It&#8217;s because of its appealing look and spacious trailer. It allows food servers to reach customers easily using an improvised window. A diesel step van allows food servers to stand up and move with enough room to cook and serve.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As they also stand low, it&#8217;s easy to enter and exit the food truck area. Plus, its fuel economy gives it the ability to travel to events, festivals, flea markets, and tours at a lesser cost.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you looking for a step van to use on your delivery or food truck business? <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.usedvending.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UsedVending<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers a wide range of super compact to monstrous step vans all over Canada and the United States. You can also tailor your search according to your budget.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever seen a United Parcel truck? Such a truck is a variation of a step van. It\u2019s either a light-duty or medium-duty truck commonly used for deliveries with multi-stops. Here are 4 reasons to go for a diesel step van. What&#8217;s Inside What is a Step Van? 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