Silly question, I expect a silly answer

[rrumaner]

The Titan is labeled as a 1/2 ton truck? Now when I was in math class many years ago, a ton was 2,000 pounds. a 1/2 ton truck means, to me, a truck that weighs in at 1,000 pounds. If that is true, then how can a 6,500 pound truck (3.25 tons) be called a 1/2 ton truck?

I know we don't teach English (or spelling for that matter) in school anymore, but when did this new math start and who forgot to tell me?

[Cocodriecowboy]

Cargo capacity.

[rrumaner]

Originally Posted by Cocodriecowboy

Cargo capacity.

But if we can pull 9,500 pounds (4.75 tons), how can that be considered a 1/2 ton capacity truck?

Told you it was going to be silly - I had a long day at work and am in a very strange mood tonight.

[karlconnell]

cowboy is right, the original classifications were based on literal cargo capacity (not towing capacity). Ton ratings are more or less based on gross axle ratings/cargo capacity and towing capacity now.

[outahere]

It is based on the british ton.

[Briarman]

You have to allow for the curvature of the earth and factor in continental drift, and X=magnetic flux

[geece1]

also the first full production run for this model was a leap year...