How Many Tons Can a Truck Carry?

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Generally, mini trucks have a load capacity of less than 1.8 tons, light trucks between 1.8-6 tons, medium trucks between 6-14 tons, heavy trucks between 14-100 tons, and super heavy trucks over 100 tons. Below are the hazards of driving an overloaded vehicle: 1. Damage to road infrastructure: Overloaded vehicles exert loads far exceeding the design capacity of roads and bridges, leading to pavement damage, bridge fractures, and significantly shortened service life. 2. Increased danger: Overloaded vehicles have greater mass and inertia, resulting in longer braking distances and higher risks. Severe overloading can cause tire blowouts, sudden swerving, brake failure, or rollovers due to excessive tire load and deformation. Additionally, overloading affects the vehicle's steering performance, increasing the likelihood of accidents due to loss of steering control. 3. Traffic congestion: Overloaded vehicles cannot maintain normal speeds, occupying lanes for extended periods and directly impacting road traffic flow.