Glossary / General

three quarter ton

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A "three quarter ton" truck is a medium-sized pickup that can carry about 3,000 pounds. It’s bigger than the standard half‑ton trucks but smaller than heavy-duty ones.

Technical Definition

The term "three quarter ton" refers to a class of medium-duty pickup trucks that typically have a payload capacity around 3,000 pounds (1.5 tons). In North America it’s commonly used to describe trucks like the Ford F‑250, Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD, and Ram 2500.

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