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Pickup Truck Load CapacityHow Much Do You Need to Haul in Your Truck?Pickup Truck Load GuidelinesI'm sure you've heard different models of pickup trucks referred to as half-ton, three-quarter-ton, and one-ton vehicles. All three terms refer to pickup truck load capacity. For instance, a half ton truck's springs, chassis, and bed are designed to safely carry a maximum of 1000 pounds, or one-half of a ton.Most manufacturers have stopped using weight-related terminology to describe their pickup trucks. They've switched to number or letter designations that don't usually help you determine a truck's load rating, but you'll always find it listed in the vehicle's specifications.
Half-Ton Pickup Trucks - General Purpose
Three-Quarter-Ton Pickup Trucks - General Purpose, Heavier Loads
One-Ton Pickup Trucks - Heavy Cargo
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