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There are several benefits to buying medium-duty trucks compared to light-duty trucks and heavy-duty trucks.
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Medium-duty trucks consist of Class 4-6 trucks. What classifies a medium-duty truck is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. This includes the maximum weight plus the weight of the cargo, passengers, or fuel.
Medium-duty trucks weigh between 14,001 and 26,000 pounds. They have a varied of options they can be used for, such as:
Delivery trucks.
Fuel/lube trucks.
Bucket trucks.
Cherry pickers.
Depending on the operations needed, Class 4-6 trucks might be more beneficial compared to light-duty or heavy-duty trucks.
Medium-duty trucks are Class 4-5 and weigh between 14,000 and 26,000 poounds.
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Whether you need a work truck for transporting fuel or lumber, Class 6 trucks can get you where you need to go.
Here are six benefits of choosing a Class 4-6 medium-duty truck:
If you calculate the total weight of products you’ll need to transport, you can figure out which trucks you need. But going bigger isn’t always better. If you use a Class 6 truck and utilize all its capacity, a lower upfront cost (compared to heavy-duty trucks) plus higher utilization equals a higher return on investment.
Traveling between job sites can get difficult. Class 4-6 trucks are lighter in weight and have a single axle. This allows the driver to navigate on the road and job sites a lot easier than a heavy-duty truck.
Plus, some Class 6 trucks such as the Ford F-600 have four-wheel drive, adding mobility. Medium-duty trucks also have higher visibility that helps drivers navigate neighborhoods.
The 2021 F-600 Super Duty chassis cab features 4x2 or 4x4 drivetrain and 300 lb.-ft. of torque.
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Drivers who have a CDL are in short demand. And drivers who operate trucks that weigh more than 26,000 pounds are required to have a valid CDL.
By adding medium-duty trucks to your fleet, you’ll have an easier time recruiting and retaining drivers who don’t have a CDL.
No matter the industry, medium-duty trucks can be customized to fit the fleet’s needs. Some customizations available are cab configurations, bodies, and chassis-mounted equipment.
It may seem expensive to customize your trucks up front, but by maximizing functionality you end up saving money in the long term. Some of the benefits include:
Increasing storage.
Option to add a crane.
Custom lighting.
Choose between aluminum or steel body material.
Option to open or close truck body.
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