Appliances
Can I Transport a Washing Machine in My Car?
Washing machines, dryers and dishwashers are heavy, boxy and often just barely too big for a hatchback boot. Check your specific appliance against your specific vehicle.
Step 1 · Choose your car
Don't see your car? instead — the tool works for any vehicle.
Step 2 · What are you carrying?
Measure the maximum extent including handles, legs or arms. How do I measure this?
Please enter all three object dimensions.
What to consider
Measure the actual appliance, not just 'a washing machine'
Capacity, brand and type (front-load vs top-load) all change the footprint.
Weight matters as much as size
60–90kg is a two-person lift at minimum — plan accordingly even if it fits dimensionally.
Keep transit bolts fitted if available
This protects the drum from damage during transport, on any vehicle.
A hatchback boot opening is often the limiting factor
Even when the cargo area looks big enough, a narrow boot opening can block a boxy appliance — this is exactly what the calculator checks separately.
Not sure how to measure? See how to measure an object and how to measure your car.
Can I Transport a Washing Machine in My Car? — FAQ
What's a typical washing machine size?+
Most front-loaders are close to 600×600×850mm (W×D×H), but capacity and brand change this — always check the specific model's spec sheet or measure it directly rather than assuming.
Should it be transported upright?+
Most manufacturers recommend transporting washing machines upright, and always with the transit/shipping bolts fitted if you still have them — this protects the drum. This doesn't change its footprint for a fit check, but affects how you plan the load.
Is a washing machine too heavy for my car?+
A washing machine typically weighs 60–90kg. Even if it fits dimensionally, check your vehicle's payload capacity (in the owner's manual or door-jamb sticker) — this isn't something FitTheLoad verifies for you in V1.