TRUCKS: What does "half-ton" mean?

Question

Half-ton, Three-quarter ton... etc, what is this measuring?

And trucks with names like "Silveradoo 1500"
or "Ram 2500" What do the numbers means?

Thanks!

Answer 1

It is the approximate cargo capacity. a standard pick-up truck, the kind you see the most, is a half-ton. 1500s are half-tons, 2500s are 3/4 tons, and 3500 are 1-ton trucks. 2500 and 3500 series trucks are used more by tradesmen, or by individuals that tow larger holiday trailers.

Answer 2

if a truck is a half ton it measures it towing capabilitys it will have two less leaf springs in the rear end than a 3/4 ton and a little more small of an axle and mabey a diffrent motor like a 350 to a 454

Answer 3

1/2 ton, 3/4 ton, that's how much weight in dollar bills you need to purchase one.

Answer 4

It has to do with the power, towing and torque capacity. For example if you buy a 1/4 ton your not going to have as much power and torque to tow with. Meaning there is not as much muscle in the engine. The higher the number you get the more torque conversion, and towing capacity.

Answer 5

maxxineboo is crazy. but right. 2klb=ton were as 1klb=1/2 ton

Answer 6

the carrying capacity.

Answer 7

Thats the weight of the vehicle.

Answer 8

makes it cool