Ton rating of Trucks

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 Ranger (1/2 ton) The Ford F-150,(1/2 ton) Chevy 10/GMC 1500, and Dodge 1500 are a 1/2-ton. The Ford F-250, Chevy 20/GMC 2500, and Dodge 2500 are a 3/4-ton. Chevy/GMC's 3/4-ton suspension systems were further divided into light and heavy-duty, differentiated by 5-lug and 6 or 8-lug wheel hubs depending on year, respectively. Information required when replacing their suspension system components. The Ford F-350, Chevy 30/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.