A flatbed is built for hauling capacity. For that reason, the best jobs for a flatbed truck are jobs in which the bed is going to be filled to capacity frequently. Landscapers fill trucks to the brink on a weekly basis, and most of them use flatbeds.
20-21 tons depending on specs
They consider that truck a 1/4 ton, so 500 lbs would be a safe load to carry.
A light truck tire is most useful for smaller pick up trucks and small SUVs. If you are not hauling a lot and just using the truck for driving around and hauling small items a light truck tire would be fine.
The hauling capacity of a 1500 pickup truck typically ranges from about 1,500 to 2,300 pounds, depending on the specific model and configuration. Factors such as the engine type, drivetrain, and bed size can influence this capacity. It's always best to consult the manufacturer's specifications for the exact towing and payload limits for a particular truck.
Hauling cargo, towing, transportation.
Well the more correct term would be 'semi Trailer-Truck' or something to that capacity. It means that it is both a large truck and partial trailer in the sense that it has the capacity of a large hauling truck and a small living quarter for a person travelling to rest in when they are stopped at a truck stop. Such Trucks are meant for carrying large quantities of cargo long distances by road and allowing for the driver to rest from time to time.
As your hauling truck is being put under much strain, it does lose value quicker than one which has done less work.
A truck is a large and heavy motor vehicle designed for work such as hauling freight by road.
The best pickup truck for pleasure, as opposed to business depends on what it will be used for. For hauling and muddy roads, a truck with a large payload and wide wheel base is ideal.
In short diesel trucks provide better hauling capacity while gas powered trucks are better for acceleration and speed. There is some more information on the differences here: http://www.ehow.com/facts_5529606_diesel-vs-gas-truck-engines.html
If you are referring to the hauling capacity, the 1500 is considered a half ton pickup.