Trucks can be classified into different categories according to their uses. We have light duty, medium duty and heavy duty trucks, Light Duty truck have Class 1, class 2 and class 3 while medium duty truck have classes 4,5,6 and in last heavy duty trucks have class 7 and class 8. All classes are categorized by the weight rating according to their ranges and type that include the class.
Class1, class 2 and class 3 in light duty trucks are categorized in a range from 0 to 6,000 pounds (0 to 2,722 kg), 6,001 to 10,000 pounds (2,722 to 4,536 kg), 10,001 to 14,000 pounds (4,536 to 6,350 kg) respectively.
In Medium Duty trucks, Classes are categorized as weight rating from 14,001 to 16,000 pounds (6,351 to 7,257 kg), 16,001 to 19,500 pounds (7,258 to 8,845 kg), 19,501 to 26,000 pounds (8,846 to 11,793 kg) respectively.
In Heavy Duty trucks, Class 7 and class 8 have range of 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (11,794 to 14,969 kg), anything above 33,000 pounds (14,969 kg) respectively. Normally it includes the tractor and heavy trailors.
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