Truck classification
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Commercial truck classification in the United States is done based on the vehicle's Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The classes range from 1-8.[1] It also done more broadly under the US DOT FHWA Vehicle Inventory and Use Survey (VIUS) standards, which groups Class 1 and 2 as "Light Duty", 3-5 as "Medium Duty", and 6-8 as "Heavy Duty". [2][3]
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[edit] Classes
[edit] Class 1
The Class 1 truck GVWR ranges from 0-6000 lbs.[1] Examples of trucks in this class include the Toyota Tacoma and GMC Sonoma.[4][5]
[edit] Class 2
The Class 2 truck GVWR ranges from 6,001-10,000 lbs.[1] Examples of vehicles in this class include the Nissan Titan and the Ford E-250.[6][5]
[edit] Class 3
The Class 3 truck GVWR ranges from 10,001-14,000 lbs.[7] Examples of vehicles in this class include the Ford F-350 and the GMC Sierra 3500.[5]
[edit] Class 4
The Class 4 truck GVWR ranges from 14,001-16,000 lbs.[7] Examples of vehicles in this class include the Ford F-450 and the GMC W4500.[5]
[edit] Class 5
The Class 5 truck GVWR ranges from 16,001-19,500 lbs.[7] Examples of trucks in this class include the International MXT and GMC Topkick C4500.[8]
[edit] Class 6
The Class 6 truck GVWR ranges from 19,501-26,000 lbs. Examples of trucks in this class include the International Durastar.
[edit] Class 7
Vehicles in class 7 and above require a commercial driver's license to operate in the United States.[9] Their GVWR ranges from 26,001-33,000 lbs. Examples of trucks in this class include the International TranStar 8500.[10]
[edit] Class 8
The Class 8 truck GVWR is anything above 33,000 lbs.[10]
[edit] Ton rating
When light-duty trucks were first produced, they were rated by their payload capacity in tons (e.g., 1⁄2-, 3⁄4- and 1-ton). The Ford F-150, Chevy/GMC 1500, and Dodge 1500 are a 1⁄2-ton. The Ford F-250, Chevy/GMC 2500, and Dodge 2500 are a 3⁄4-ton. The Ford F-350, Chevy/GMC 3500, and Dodge 3500 are a 1-ton. But throughout the years, the payload capacities have increased while the ton title has stayed the same. The current ton rating is nothing more than just a truck name.
[edit] See also
[edit] Sources
- ^ a b c NTEA.com - Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GAWR) by Class
- ^ Truck Classification
- ^ TMIP|Clearinghouse|Accounting for Commercial Vehicles in Urban Transportation Models
- ^ Toyota Tacoma Truck - 2008 Performance & Specifications
- ^ a b c d http://www.wrcog.cog.ca.us/downloads/050205%20Truck%20Type%20Appendix.pdf
- ^ 2005 Nissan Titan Specifications - Complete Specs & Data at InternetAutoGuide.com
- ^ a b c Truck Model Roundup
- ^ 2005 Chicago Auto Show
- ^ Idaho Commercial Driver's License Program
- ^ a b International Class 7 Crew Cab Pickup - Truck Trend
