Guide to Heavy-Duty Trucks

Are you in need of a vehicle with unstoppable performance and unbeatable dependability? Heavy-duty trucks are known for their superior strength, robust durability, and fantastic towing and hauling capabilities. Visit i.g. Burton Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Smyrna to shop our comprehensive inventory of heavy-duty trucks today.

Truck Classification Explained

Before we discuss the different types of heavy-duty available, let's go over how trucks are classified and what makes them a heavy-duty or medium-duty truck. Manufacturers use a rating system called the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), which is the maximum weight of payload that the truck can safely handle. The GVWR uses a scale to organize trucks into eight classes, which are broken up into light, medium, and heavy-duty. Class 1-3 trucks are light duty, Class 4-6 are medium duty, and Class 7-8 trucks are heavy-duty.

What is a Heavy-Duty Truck?

Heavy-duty trucks are classified under Class 7-8 and have a GVWR of 33,000 lbs. or more. Typically, heavy-duty trucks are used for towing, hauling, and trailering, due to the massive amount of weight they can handle. No matter what the job is, you can trust that a heavy-duty truck can get it done with ease and efficiency.

Examples of Heavy-Duty Trucks

At I.G. Burton Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM of Smyrna, we have a wide variety of heavy-duty trucks available for purchase, each with awesome capabilities and renowned towing and hauling prowess. For example, the 2023 Ram 2500 heavy-duty truck is powered by a standard 6.4-liter HEMI® V8 engine or an available 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 that yields 410 maximum horsepower, 429 lb-ft of maximum torque, and outputs 17,770 lbs of maximum towing capacity, and 4,000 lbs of maximum payload capacity.

Meanwhile, the available 6.7-liter Cummins® Turbo Diesel I6 engine outputs 370 maximum horsepower, 850 lb-ft of maximum torque, and has 19,980 lbs of maximum towing capacity, and 3,140 lbs of maximum payload capacity.

Test Drive a Heavy-Duty Truck in Smyrna, DE

Visit our Smyrna, DE RAM dealership to test drive a heavy-duty truck. Our sales team can discuss pricing and features for any of our models currently in stock in our inventory. You can also apply for RAM financing with our dealership, so don't delay - schedule an appointment today!