Low Floor Vehicles Built for Accessibility & Efficiency
Explore the benefits of low floor vehicle conversions—easy access, safer manual handling, and customised solutions for every industry.
At AKFS, we don’t just build low floor vehicles - we pioneered them!
We were the originators of low floor vehicle conversions using the AL-KO low floor chassis, and we remain the UK’s leading authority in this space. Every design we produce is an original AKFS concept, born from hands-on collaboration with our customers and shaped by real-world industry feedback.
Designed for Easy Access
A low floor commercial vehicle is designed with a load-bearing floor that sits significantly closer to the ground compared to standard commercial vehicles - particularly those built on traditional chassis cabs with higher-mounted chassis rails. By lowering the height of the vehicle’s base platform, the low floor design offers a range of operational benefits, especially in environments where ease of access and manual handling are key considerations.
This configuration typically eliminates the need for multiple steps at the side or rear entrance of the vehicle. In the case of our commercial vehicle conversions, it provides direct, near-ground-level access to the cargo or bed area, enhancing both convenience and efficiency.
Whether used for transporting tools (such as in the Plant & Go® Tool Hire Vehicle), machinery (Plant & Go® Landscaper), or traffic management equipment (Drop & Go® TMV), the lowered entry point - typically at the rear of the vehicle, but not always - reduces the physical strain associated with frequent loading and unloading. It also minimises the need to lift heavy or bulky items over high sills. Additionally, when winching machinery onto the bed, the low floor configuration results in a shallower loading angle, making operations smoother and safer when using a tailgate, ramp, or loading ramps.
Many of our low floor vehicles incorporate the AL-KO low floor chassis, which enables full customisation. Working in collaboration with AL-KO, we can design vehicles with bespoke wheelbases - allowing for improved load distribution, better driving characteristics, and enhanced on-road performance. These tailored configurations ensure that each vehicle is engineered for the task at hand, delivering a refined, operator-focused experience without compromise.
Our Full Range of Low Floor Vehicles
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Drop & Go® Urban Traffic Management Vehicle
Ford Transit Drop & Go® Traffic Management Vehicle
Drop & Go® Construction & Traffic Management Vehicles
Electric Drop & Go® Traffic Management Vehicle (E-Tech)
Ultra® Single Car Transporter
Plant & Go® Vehicles
Enclosed Vehicle Transporter
Roadmender Vehicles
Store & Go®
Drop & Go® Incident Support Vehicle
Transit Utility Vehicle
Plant & Go® Landscaper
The Benefits of a Low Floor Vehicle
Any of our low floor chassis conversions deliver a range of practical and performance-based benefits that make them ideally suited to a wide variety of commercial applications. Whether it’s for traffic management, plant and tool hire, logistics, or grounds maintenance, the advantages are tangible across the board.
Improved Accessibility
Reduced Manual Handling Strain
Shallower Loading Angles
Serving a Wide Range of Industries
Several industries and sectors stand to benefit significantly from low floor vehicles, thanks to their enhanced accessibility, safety, and load-handling capabilities.
In essence, any industry that values safer manual handling, greater payload efficiency, and operator-friendly access will find our low floor vehicle solutions to be a highly effective and tailored investment.
Traffic Management
The traffic management and highways sector is one of the key beneficiaries. With frequent kerbside operations involving cones, signage, and mobile traffic light systems, the single-step access provided by low floor vehicles like the Drop & Go® Traffic Management Vehicle ensures safer manual handling and faster deployment at the roadside.
Plant & Tool Hire
The plant and tool hire industry also gains substantial value. With the regular loading and unloading of compact plant and site equipment, vehicles such as the Plant & Go® Tool Hire Vehicle offer shallower loading angles and reduced physical strain on operators - particularly when winching equipment onto the vehicle, as this can be done from ground level.
Grounds Maintenance
In the grounds maintenance and landscaping sector, transporting tools, materials, and smaller plant machinery is part of the daily routine. Vehicles like the Plant & Go® Landscaper benefit from better load distribution and enhanced access on uneven terrain - especially when configured at 4500kg GVW, where the available payload is increased.
Logistics
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Logistics and multi-drop delivery services also benefit from low floor designs. Vehicles like the Low Floor Box Van allow for walk-in access and improved internal height, making it safer and quicker to load and unload goods across multiple stops throughout the day. Similarly, utility companies or mobile service teams find the Low Floor Box Vehicle ideal for operating as a mobile workshop. These conversions offer improved ergonomics, standing room, and internal configurations tailored for tool storage, equipment access, and onboard lighting and power systems.
Local Authorities
Local authorities and grounds maintenance teams require vehicles capable of transporting landscaping tools, waste bins, and seasonal equipment. Bespoke low floor vehicles built on the AL-KO chassis allow for easier lifting of heavier tools and more secure storage, with safe access from kerbside environments.
Get In Touch With A Product Specialist Today
Here at AKFS our team of professionals are ready to answer any queries you may have. Get in touch or download a brochure to find out more today.
Our Approach
Our approach isn’t about adapting off-the-shelf solutions - it’s about creating bespoke answers to specific operational challenges that standard chassis cab vehicles simply can’t solve.
Built With Clients in Mind
Many of our most successful designs have come directly from working side-by-side with clients in traffic management, plant hire, grounds maintenance, and logistics to develop fit-for-purpose solutions that address access, safety, payload, and usability.
Decades of Experience
From concept to delivery, we apply decades of experience and an uncompromising focus on functionality, ensuring that every low floor vehicle we build is engineered to perform - not just in theory, but in the field.
UK’s Most Trusted
If you’re looking for proven expertise, original design, and a truly tailored solution, AKFS is the name behind the UK’s most trusted and innovative low floor commercial vehicles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some questions we often get asked about our Low Floor Vehicles. If you have any more questions, please get in touch with our team.
We provide a variety of car transporters, including open, closed, and enclosed models to suit different needs. Our range is designed to accommodate both personal and professional requirements.
The key difference lies in the chassis configuration. A low floor vehicle is built on a specially lowered platform - such as the AL-KO low floor chassis - which enables a significantly reduced floor height and typically allows for single-step access to the load area. The AL-KO low floor conversion begins with a unique vehicle supplied by the Stellantis Group, known as a Back-to-Back cab. These cabs are delivered directly from the Stellantis factory to AL-KO in a cab-only format, joined together in pairs without chassis rails, axles, or rear wheels.
From this point, depending on the customer’s specific requirements, a tailored conversion process begins. A bespoke wheelbase is selected, and the AL-KO chassis components are integrated to create a purpose-built, low floor platform. This level of control over wheelbase length, axle selection, and load distribution results in improved overall vehicle dynamics, handling, and payload characteristics.
In contrast, standard commercial vehicles are typically built on factory chassis cabs with higher-mounted rails, resulting in elevated loading heights and increased physical effort during loading and unloading tasks.
Yes, certain low floor vehicles are available on electric platforms. AKFS can advise on low floor solutions compatible with electric base vehicles, depending on your operational needs, payload requirements, and chassis availability. As electric vehicle technology continues to evolve, more low floor EV options are becoming viable across a range of applications.
Absolutely. All low floor vehicles supplied by AKFS are built to order and can be fully customised to suit your specific application. This includes bespoke body design, internal layout, racking systems, lighting, power supply, branding, and more. We also work in partnership with AL-KO to configure tailored wheelbase options that match your operational requirements.Do AKFS offer low floor solutions for specific industries?
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