List of truck types

Mazda Scrum Kei truck.

For meanings of the word truck see also: Truck (disambiguation).

This list is intended to classify trucks and to provide links to articles on the various types. The three main classifications for road truck by weight are light trucks, medium trucks, and heavy trucks. Above this there are specialised very heavy trucks and transporters such as heavy haulers for moving oversized loads, and off-road heavy trucks used in construction and mining which are too large for highway use without escorts and special permits. Also, the road spreads the weight of all trucks which means larger amounts can be carried than with trains (steam-powered, diesel-powered, electric-powered, monorail, or light rail) on railroad tracks like Amtrak, Metra, VIA Rail, Union Pacific, BNSF, CSX, Indian Railways, Korail, Southern Pacific, Norfolk Southern, Shinkansen, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific, Ferromex and Kansas City Southern which they offered great mobilities as well as faster fixed-wing aircrafts.

In the UK, trucks (lorries) are defined by the driving licence required. Heavy Goods Vehicles is a term normally applied to vehicles greater than 7½ tonnes. Drivers who passed their car test before 1997 can drive vehicles up to 7½ tonnes (8¼ tonnes combined with trailer), whereas car drivers who passed their test on or after 1 January 1997 are limited by EU Directive 91/439/EEC to "Category B" vehicles (having a Maximum Authorised Mass of 3½ tonnes).

Small trucks

• Mini Truck

Light trucks

A military light truck, originally used for troop transport, and now for safari trips

Light trucks are larger than mini trucks such as Ashok Leyland Dost, Daihatsu Hijet, Force Trump, Honda Acty, HM Winner, Mazda / Autozam Scrum, Mitsubishi Minicab, Mahindra Supro Mini Truck, Mahindra Supro Maxi Truck, Mahindra Imperio, Mahindra Gio, Piaggio Ape, Piaggio Porter, Subaru Sambar, Suzuki Carry, Tata Ace, Tata Ace Zip, Tata Super Ace, Tata Intra, and Tata Ace Mega but smaller than medium trucks such as Chevrolet Kodiak, DAF LF, Dodge LCF series, Dongfeng KR, Dodge Ram 6500/7000, Ford Cargo, Freightliner Business Class M2, Ford LCF, Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD/International CV, International CF600, Ford F-650, GMC Topkick, GAZ-3307, GMC W6/W7 Forward, Hino Ranger, Hino 600, Hyundai HD120/HD210, Hyundai Mega Truck, Hyundai Pavise, Isuzu Forward, Isuzu H-Series, Iveco EuroCargo, International DuraStar, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Mercedes-Benz Antos, MAN TGL, MAN TGM, Nissan Atleon, Nissan NT500, Nissan Diesel Condor, Kenworth T-170/T-270/T-370, Kenworth T-180/T-280/T-380, Peterbilt 337, Petebilt 537, Renault Midlum, Renault Trucks D, Scania L series, Scania P series, Sterling Acterra, Volvo FL, Volvo FE, ZIL-4331, and ZIL-5301. 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
• Pickup truck
• Panel truck
• Pickup van
• Tow truck (may also be a medium or heavy truck)
• Panel van
• Sedan delivery

Medium trucks

An Ford Econoline 350 box truck in Harrisonburg, Virginia.

Medium trucks are larger than light trucks such as Hino Dutro, Hyundai Mighty, Mitsubishi Fuso Canter, Toyota Dyna, Chevrolet/GMC W-Series, JMC Kaiyun/Shunda/Carrying/Potente, CNJ Ruichi, CNJ Fortune, Dayun CGC1047PB33E3, Nissan Atlas, Dina Hustler, Dongfeng Badly, Dongfeng Star, Dongfeng Captain, Might-E Truck, Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana Cutaway, Ford Econoline Cutaway, Ford Transit Cutaway, Barkas B1000 FR, VW Crafter LKW, Avia A15, Alfa Romeo A15, SML Super, UAZ Cargo, VW LT LKW, UAZ-3303, SNVI truck M120, Silant 3.3 TD, Hino series (145, 165, 185, etc.), BharatBenz 914, UD Trucks series (1400 1800HD, 1800CS, etc.), Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Cutaway, Foton Aumark TX, Dodge Kary Van, Dongfeng Gold Fighter, Dongfeng Palawan, Isuzu Fargo Truck, GAZ-3302, Foton Ollin TX, Foton Aumark FL, Avia D, GMC W4 Forward, Tata 407, Ford F-450/F-550 (chassis cab only), Chevrolet 3500 HD, 4500 HD, 5500 HD/XD LCF, Hyundai Porter, Tata LPT 613, Mazda Titan, and Isuzu Elf but smaller than heavy trucks such as MAN F2000, Volvo FH, Renault Trucks K, Ashok Leyland U-Truck, Peterbilt 389, Isuzu Giga, Peterbilt 359, Peterbilt 379, Mack Super-Liner, Renault Trucks T, Bedford TM, Scania 4-series, Volvo VN, Mercedes-Benz Axor, Freightliner FLD, Ford LTL-9000, Hyundai Trago, Ford F-MAX, Freightliner Cascadia, Iveco S-Way, Renault Trucks C, Renault Premium, DAF CF, MAN TGA, MAN TGX, Renault Magnum, International LoneStar, International ProStar, Dodge Bighorn, MAN TGS, DAF XF, Mercedes-Benz Arocs, Kenworth W900, Freightliner FLA, Freightliner FLB, Iveco Stralis, Chevrolet Bison/GMC General, Freightliner FLC 120 and Mercedes-Benz Actros. 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 such as Chevrolet Silverado 2500/3500, Dodge Ram 2500/3500/4500, GMC Sierra 2500/3500, and Ford F-250/F-350/F-450 Super Duty or full-size van such as the Ford E-Series/Club Wagon/Econoline, Dodge A-Series/B-Series/Ram Vans, Freightliner Sprinter, Chevrolet Greenbrier, Chevrolet G-Series vans, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter T1N, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter NCV3, Mercedes-Benz Sprinter VS30, Dodge Sprinter, Ford Transit 150/250/350, Ram ProMaster, and Chevrolet Express/GMC Savana, From early conversion kit trucks used mainly by farmers, Medium-duty trucks and chassis became common for utility maintenance, construction, school bus transportation, towing, dumping, firefighting, and camping. Some of the truck types listed under heavy trucks may also come in medium sizes.

• Box truck
• Van
• Cutaway van chassis
• Medium Duty Truck such as Ford F-650 in North America
• Medium Standard Truck
• Stake bed truck (may also be light-duty trucks)
• Platform truck
• Flatbed truck (may also be light duty trucks)
• Fire engine truck (may also be a heavy truck)
• Recreational Vehicle or Motorhome

The following are not types of trucks but types of use of the trucks listed above:

• Delivery truck, Multi-Stop truck, Bottler.

Heavy trucks

Scammell ballast tractor at the Torbay Steam Fair in August 2007. Note the front drawbar connection coupling for pushing heavy loads.

Heavy trucks are heavier than medium trucks such as Chevrolet Kodiak, DAF LF, Dodge LCF series, Dongfeng KR, Dodge Ram 6500/7000, Ford Cargo, Freightliner Business Class M2, Ford LCF, Chevrolet Silverado 4500/5500/6500HD/International CV, International CF600, Ford F-650, GMC Topkick, GAZ-3307, GMC W6/W7 Forward, Hino Ranger, Hino 600, Hyundai HD120/HD210, Hyundai Mega Truck, Hyundai Pavise, Isuzu Forward, Isuzu H-Series, Iveco EuroCargo, International DuraStar, Mercedes-Benz Atego, Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter, Mercedes-Benz Antos, MAN TGL, MAN TGM, Nissan Atleon, Nissan NT500, Nissan Diesel Condor, Kenworth T-170/T-270/T-370, Kenworth T-180/T-280/T-380, Peterbilt 337, Petebilt 537, Renault Midlum, Renault Trucks D, Scania L series, Scania P series, Sterling Acterra, Volvo FL, Volvo FE, ZIL-4331, and ZIL-5301. They weigh between 26001 to over 33000 lb (11794 to over 14969 kg). Except for semi-trailer trucks and, generally, mobile cranes, the following types may also come in medium sizes.

• Ballast tractor
• Concrete transport truck (cement mixer)
• Crane truck or mobile crane or truck-mounted crane
• Dump truck
• Garbage truck
• Log carrier
• Refrigerator truck
• Semi-trailer truck also known in British English as "Artic" for 'articulated lorry'
• Tank truck or tanker or tanker lorry in British English (can also be a Medium truck)

Very heavy trucks and transporters

Onward transportation of the large transformer by road to the electricity substation in Germany.

Vehicles in this category are too large for highway use without escorts and special permits.

• Ballast tractor (though most are smaller than this)
• Heavy hauler
• Special Types Group Order (STGO) - special set of rules in UK for vehicles with loads from 44 ton GTW up to 150 ton GTW.

See also

• Construction equipment
• Full Truck