Truck height is a crucial factor to consider when choosing a vehicle for transporting goods. Understanding this specification helps you accurately calculate transportation capacity and avoid unexpected incidents on the road. This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will provide you with detailed information about the height of common truck types today.
500kg truck with a box body
Truck Classifications and Heights
The freight transportation market in Vietnam is rapidly developing with the participation of various types of trucks and containers. Each type of vehicle has different sizes and heights to meet diverse cargo transportation needs. Here are some basic types of trucks:
- Tipper Truck Body (Container thùng lỏng): Specialized in transporting construction materials such as sand, stone, brick, etc., not affected by weather conditions.
- Box Body (Thùng kín): Enclosed design, with doors on both sides or at the rear, suitable for goods not affected by temperature. The height of a box body is usually measured from the floor to the ceiling of the body.
- Tarpaulin-Covered Truck Body (Thùng mui phủ bạt): Combines a box body and waterproof tarpaulin cover, keeping goods ventilated and easy to load and unload. Height is measured from the floor to the top of the tarpaulin.
- Refrigerated Container (Container lạnh): Equipped with a modern refrigeration system, specialized in transporting food and fresh seafood. Height is similar to a box body.
500kg truck with a box body
Important Considerations When Choosing Truck Height
Choosing the right truck height for your needs is very important, especially for new customers. Xe Tải Mỹ Đình advises you to consider the following factors:
- Quantity and volume of goods: Estimate or accurately determine the volume of goods to convert into the number of packages and choose a vehicle with a suitable size.
- Road and weather conditions: Consider the terrain, transportation route (flat roads, mountain passes, etc.), and weather conditions to choose a truck with a suitable height, avoiding collisions with overpasses, power lines, etc.
- Capacity and packaging specifications: Consider the capacity of the goods and packaging specifications (pallets, cartons, etc.) to compare with the size of the truck body.
Truck bed of a 1-ton truck
Truck Height by Load Capacity
Each type of truck with different load capacities will have different body heights. Below is a table of truck body height specifications (length x width x height) and load capacity of some common truck types:
| Truck Type | Dimensions (m) | Load Capacity (tons) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5 tons (500 kg) | 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.5 | 0.5 |
| 1 ton | 3.85 x 1.6 x 1.6 | 1 |
| 1.25 tons | 3.3 x 1.6 x 1.6 | 1.25 |
| 1.5 tons | 3.2 x 1.55 x 1.55 | 1.1 |
| 2 tons | 6 x 2 x 2 | 1.8 |
| 2.5 tons | 4 x 1.7 x 1.8 | 2.2 |
| 3.5 tons | 4.9 x 2 x 1.8 | 3.2 |
| 5 tons | 6.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 | 4.5 |
| 8 tons | 9.3 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 7 |
| 10 tons | 9.5 x 2.4 x 2.5 | 9.7 |
| 15 tons | 11 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 15 |
Height and Other Truck Types
Small Trucks (under 2.5 tons): Usually have a height from 1.5m to 2m, suitable for moving in cities and alleys.
Medium Trucks (from 2.5 to 15 tons): Height ranges from 2m to 2.6m, meeting diverse cargo transportation needs.
Container Trucks: Container height is usually fixed according to international standards. A 20ft container is about 2.4m high, and a 40ft container is about 2.6m high.
Conclusion
Truck height is an important factor affecting the cargo transportation process. Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information about the height of different types of trucks. Contact Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for more detailed advice on choosing the right truck for your needs.
