In the United States, commercial truck classification is determined based on the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR). The classes range from 1-8.[1] It also done more broadly under the US DOT Federal Highway Administration (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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Classes
Class 1
The Class 1 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 0 to 6,000 pounds (0 to 2,722 kg).[1] Examples of trucks in this class include the Toyota Tacoma and GMC Sonoma.[4][5]
Class 2
The Class 2 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 6,001 to 10,000 pounds (2,722 to 4,536 kg).[1] Examples of vehicles in this class include the Nissan Titan and the Ford F-250.[6][5]
Class 3
The Class 3 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 10,001 to 14,000 pounds (4,536 to 6,350 kg).[7] Examples of vehicles in this class include the dual-rear wheel models of the Ford F-350 and the GMC Sierra 3500.[5]
Class 4
The Class 4 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 14,001 to 16,000 pounds (6,351 to 7,257 kg).[7] Examples of vehicles in this class include the Ford F-450 and the GMC W4500.[5]
Class 5
The Class 5 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 16,001 to 19,500 pounds (7,258 to 8,845 kg).[7] Examples of trucks in this class include the International MXT and GMC Topkick.[8]
Class 6
The Class 6 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 19,501 to 26,000 pounds (8,846 to 11,793 kg). Examples of trucks in this class include the International Durastar and GMC Topkick C5500.[9]
Class 7
Vehicles in Class 7 and above require a commercial driver's license to operate in the United States.[10] Their GVWR ranges from 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (11,794 to 14,969 kg). Examples of trucks in this class include the International TranStar 8500.[11]
Class 8
The Class 8 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is anything above 33,000 pounds (14,969 kg).[11]
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.
See also
References
- ^ 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.pdfPDF
- ^ 2005 Nissan Titan Specifications - Complete Specs & Data at InternetAutoGuide.com
- ^ a b c Truck Model Roundup
- ^ 2005 Chicago Auto Show
- ^ [http://www.gmc.com/mediumduty/topkick/4500/index
- ^ Idaho Commercial Driver's License Program
- ^ a b International Class 7 Crew Cab Pickup - Truck Trend
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