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Sunday, December 12, 2010

Truck Classification


Class 1
The Class 1 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) ranges from 0 to 6,000 pounds (0 to 2,722kg). Examples of trucks in this class include the Ford Ranger and GMC Canyo.    

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). Examples of vehicles in this class include the Dodge Dakota and the Ford F-150.                                            

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). Examples of vehicles in this class include the Dodge Ram 3500, Ford F-350 and the GMC Sierra 3500, both dual rear wheel and single rear wheel.The Hummer H1 is another example of a single rear wheel Class 3 truck, with a GVWR of 10,300 lbs.


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). Examples of vehicles in this class include the Ford F-450 and the GMC 4500.

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). Examples of trucks in this class include the International MXT, GMC 5500. and the Ford F-550.


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, GMC Topkick C5500. and the Ford F-650.                                                                                                                                               

Class 7
Vehicles in Class 7 and above require a class b licence to operate in the United States. Their GVWR ranges from 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (11,794 to 14,969 kg).

Class 8
The Class 8 truck gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is anything above 33,000 pounds (14,969 kg). These include all tractor trailer trucks.

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