This article was taken from source Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_truck_types
Light
Light trucks are larger than mini trucks but smaller than medium trucks. In the US, they are defined as weighing between 00001–14000 lb (0001–6350 kg). There is no smaller classification.- Minivan
- Sport utility vehicle
- Canopy express
- Tow truck (may also be a medium or heavy truck)
- Sedan delivery
Medium
Medium trucks are larger than light but smaller than heavy trucks. In the US, they are defined as weighing between 14001–26000 lb (6351–11793 kg). In North America, a medium-duty truck is larger than a heavy-duty pickup truck or full-size van.Some trucks listed as medium also are made in heavy versions.
- Box truck
- Van
- Cutaway van chassis
- Recreational Vehicle or Motorhome
- Delivery truck, Multi-Stop truck, Bottler.
Heavy trucks
Heavy trucks are heavier than medium trucks. They weigh between 26001 to over 33000 lb (11794 to over (14969 kg). There is no higher on-road classification. Many heavy trucks listed are also made in medium duty versions:
- Garbage truck
- Log carrier
- Refrigerator
- Tractor unit
- Tank
Very heavy transporters
Vehicles in this category are too large for highway use without escorts and special permits.
- ALMA transporter is used for transportation of ALMA transporter antenae.
- Ballast tractor, a very heavy weight power source for towing and pulling exceptional loads
- Heavy hauler, a combination of power source and very heavy weight transporter
- Haul truck, an exceptionally large off-road dump truck, common in mining operations
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