Are you seeking detailed information on truck bed sizes to choose the optimal cargo transportation vehicle for your business or personal needs? This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình experts provides a comprehensive overview of common truck bed dimensions in the Vietnamese market, from small 500kg trucks to heavy-duty trucks and specialized containers. We’ll help you understand truck bed types, standard dimensions, and important selection considerations, ensuring you make the most effective rental or purchase decision.
Popular Truck Bed Types
In Vietnam’s diverse freight transportation market, trucks are categorized based on bed design to meet various cargo transportation needs. Understanding each type will help you choose the right vehicle for your goods and transportation conditions. Here are common truck bed types:
- Flatbed Trucks: This type has low side walls and is typically used to transport building materials like sand, stone, bricks, or goods unaffected by weather. A flatbed’s advantage is easy and quick loading and unloading.
- Enclosed Trucks: Characterized by a fully enclosed design on all four sides, enclosed trucks protect cargo from weather elements like rain, sun, and dust. They usually have rear or side doors for convenient loading and unloading. This type is suitable for consumer goods, electronics, or products needing dry storage.
- Tarpaulin Trucks (Tautliner Trucks): Combining the openness of a flatbed and the protection of an enclosed truck, tarpaulin trucks use a metal frame and a tarpaulin cover. The tarpaulin is easily removable, making loading and unloading more flexible. This type is suitable for agricultural products, large items, or goods not requiring special temperature control.
- Refrigerated Trucks: These are specialized trucks equipped with modern refrigeration systems, maintaining a stable temperature during transport. Refrigerated trucks are ideal for transporting fresh food, seafood, pharmaceuticals, or products needing cold storage.
Enclosed truck transporting goods
Important Considerations When Choosing Truck Bed Size
For those new to transportation services or businesses with limited experience, selecting the right truck bed size is key to optimizing costs and ensuring cargo safety. Here are some important considerations from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình:
- Determine Cargo Weight and Dimensions: Before selecting a vehicle, you need to know the exact total weight and packaged dimensions of your shipment. This helps estimate the necessary load capacity and suitable bed volume.
- Consider Transportation Conditions: Factors like transportation distance, road type (highways, urban roads, rural roads), and weather conditions also affect vehicle selection. For example, if transporting weather-sensitive goods, an enclosed or tarpaulin truck is a better choice.
- Calculate by Number of Packages and Volume: If you know the number of packages and packaging specifications, calculate the total cargo volume. Compare this volume with truck bed dimensions to ensure enough space.
- Consult Experts: If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to contact reputable transportation companies like Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for advice and assistance in choosing the best vehicle and bed size for your needs.
Truck Bed Size Chart by Load Capacity (Updated 2024)
To help you easily visualize and choose, Xe Tải Mỹ Đình has compiled a detailed truck bed sizes chart by common load capacity. Note that these are reference dimensions, and minor differences may exist depending on the vehicle manufacturer and bed type.
| Truck Type | Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Load Capacity (Tons) | Volume (m³) | Converted Volume (CBM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 500kg (0.5 ton) Truck | 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.5 | 0.5 | 4.72 | 3.2 |
| 1 ton Truck | 3.85 x 1.6 x 1.6 | 1 | 8.0 | 6.0 |
| 1.25 ton Truck | 3.3 x 1.6 x 1.6 | 1.25 | 8.43 | 7.0 |
| 1.5 ton Truck | 3.2 x 1.55 x 1.55 | 1.5 | 10.40 | 7.0 |
| 2 ton Truck | 6 x 2 x 2 | 2 | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| 2.5 ton Truck | 4 x 1.7 x 1.8 | 2.5 | 13.6 | 13.6 |
| 3.5 ton Truck | 4.9 x 2 x 1.8 | 3.5 | 17.64 | 17.64 |
| 5 ton Truck | 6.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 | 5 | 34.0 | 34.0 |
| 7.5 ton Truck | 7 x 2.3 x 2.28 | 7.5 | 36.70 | 42.0 |
| 8 ton Truck | 9.3 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 8 | 55.81 | 50.0 |
| 9 ton Truck | 9.0 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 9 | 52.87 | – |
| 9.5 ton Truck | 9.6 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 9.5 | 58.65 | – |
| 10 ton Truck | 9.5 x 2.4 x 2.5 | 10 | 57.0 | 55.0 |
| 15 ton Truck | 11 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 15 | 67.21 | 55.0 |
| 20 ton Truck | 9.7 x 2.35 x 2.15 | 20 | 49.0 | 55.0 |
| 25 ton Truck | 12.1 x 2.5 x 3.14 | 25 | 94.93 | – |
| 40 feet Container | 12.032 x 2.350 x 2.392 | – | 67.6 | – |
Note:
- Volume (m³): Calculated by Length x Width x Height, representing the actual truck bed capacity.
- Converted Volume (CBM): Commonly used in international shipping, it may differ from the actual volume due to cargo arrangement and shape.
Detailed Truck Bed Sizes by Common Load Capacity
To give you a deeper understanding of each vehicle segment, Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will go into detail on the truck bed sizes of some popular models:
500kg (0.5 Ton) Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 2.1 x 1.5 x 1.5 | 4.72 |
The 500kg truck is ideal for transporting light goods in inner cities, densely populated areas, or narrow roads. Commonly used for express delivery, small house/office moving.
Image illustrating a 500kg flatbed truck, suitable for light cargo transport in urban areas.
1 Ton – 1.25 Ton Trucks
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 3.1 x 1.6 x 1.7 | 8.43 |
The 1 to 1.25-ton truck segment is popular for its flexibility and ability to transport various goods. The vehicle can move easily in the city and neighboring provinces, suitable for transporting machinery, equipment, consumer goods, house/office moving.
Image of a 1-ton truck bed, showing a moderate size suitable for multiple uses.
1.5 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 3.4 x 1.7 x 1.8 | 10.40 |
The 1.5-ton truck is a popular choice for transporting small to medium-sized goods. The truck bed can be opened on multiple sides, making loading and unloading convenient. The vehicle can move flexibly on various terrains.
1.5 ton tarpaulin truck
2 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 3.6 x 1.7 x 1.8 | 11.01 |
The 2-ton truck has two main bed types: enclosed and tarpaulin. The advantage of the 2-ton truck is its ability to move in the city during the day without weight restrictions, saving time and transportation costs.
2 ton enclosed truck
2.5 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 4.3 x 1.8 x 2.0 | 15.48 |
The 2.5-ton truck has many bed types such as enclosed, tarpaulin, flatbed, and refrigerated. However, trucks from 2.5 tons and up are often restricted during certain hours in some major cities.
2.5 ton tarpaulin truck
3.5 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 4.3 x 1.95 x 2.0 | 16.77 |
| 5.0 x 2.0 x 2.2 | 22.00 |
The 3.5-ton truck is suitable for transporting heavier cargo on long routes between cities. The truck bed has a large volume and can carry various goods.
3.5 ton enclosed truck
5 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 6.0 x 2.2 x 2.4 | 31.68 |
| 6.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 | 34.10 |
The 5-ton truck has a spacious bed, high durability, and is suitable for transporting machinery, building materials, and agricultural products to provinces. Trusted by many transport companies and customers.
5 ton flatbed truck
8 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 8.0 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 47.00 |
| 9.0 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 52.87 |
| 9.5 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 55.81 |
| 10.2 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 59.92 |
The 8-ton truck has diverse bed sizes and types (flatbed, tarpaulin, enclosed, refrigerated). High load capacity allows the truck to carry various goods.
8 ton tarpaulin truck
9 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 9.0 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 52.87 |
| 8.0 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 47.00 |
| 8.3 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 48.76 |
| 9.5 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 55.81 |
| 10.2 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 59.92 |
The 9-ton truck has many bed size options, suitable for diverse customer transportation needs.
9 ton enclosed truck
9.5 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 9.6 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 58.65 |
The 9.5-ton truck provides a large cargo bed space, meeting the needs of transporting a significant volume of goods.
10 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 9.7 x 2.35 x 2.5 | 56.98 |
The 10-ton truck is a popular vehicle for transporting goods North-South and inter-provincially. Spacious bed size, stable operation on the road.
11 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 10.8 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 65.98 |
| 9.0 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 54.99 |
| 9.8 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 59.87 |
The 11-ton truck has a large bed, suitable for transporting large volumes of goods on long routes.
15 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 11 x 2.35 x 2.6 | 67.21 |
The 15-ton truck and up belong to the heavy-duty truck segment, often used to carry oversized, overloaded goods, or transport agricultural products and imported fruits.
15 ton tarpaulin truck
18 Ton Truck
| Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|
| 9.7 x 2.5 x 2.2 | 53.35 |
The 18-ton truck is a powerful choice for transporting heavy and bulky goods.
20 Ton Truck
- 20 ton truck dimensions (L x W x H): 12,400 x 2,500 x 3,570 mm
- 20 ton truck tarpaulin dimensions: 9,720 x 2350 x 740/2,150 mm
20 ton enclosed truck
Container Dimensions
Containers have outstanding bed sizes and volumes, specializing in transporting goods North-South and internationally, optimizing time and costs. Containers have high durability, good cargo protection, and easy loading and unloading.
| Container Type | Truck Bed Dimensions (Length x Width x Height – meters) | Volume (m³) |
|---|---|---|
| 20 feet Container | 5.898 x 2.352 x 2.395 | 33.2 |
| 20 feet Refrigerated Container | 5.485 x 2.286 x 2.265 | 28.4 |
| 40 feet Standard Container | 12.032 x 2.350 x 2.392 | 67.6 |
| 40 feet High Container | 12.023 x 2.352 x 2.698 | 76.3 |
| 40 feet Refrigerated Container | 11.572 x 2.296 x 2.521 | 67.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions About Truck Bed Sizes
What is the largest truck in tons?
The largest truck in Vietnam today is the Komatsu HD785 super truck, with a load capacity of up to 150 tons.
How do I measure the height of a truck bed?
The height of a truck bed is measured from the bottom of the bed to the highest point of the bed ceiling (for enclosed trucks) or the highest point of the side walls (for tarpaulin trucks, flatbed trucks).
How do I calculate the cubic meters of a truck bed?
The formula for calculating cubic meters of a truck bed: Volume (m³) = Length (m) x Width (m) x Height (m).
What are the length and height of a pickup truck?
The length of a pickup truck bed does not exceed 1.1 times the overall length of the vehicle and does not exceed 20m. The height of the cargo does not exceed the height of the luggage compartment.
What is the total length of a 45-foot container?
A 45-foot container has an external length of 13.716 meters and an internal length of 13.556 meters.
What is the size of the largest container truck?
The largest container truck today is the 60-foot container, with dimensions (L x W x H): 15.240 x 2.438 x 2.896 meters.
How many cubic meters of soil can a 10-ton truck carry?
A 10-ton truck can carry about 5.88m³ of dry, non-excavated soil (depending on the natural weight and looseness of the soil).
How is the load capacity of a truck regulated?
Trucks under 5 tons do not exceed 10% of the permitted load capacity, trucks over 5 tons do not exceed 5% of the load capacity.
Hopefully, this article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình has provided you with complete information on truck bed sizes and helped you choose the most suitable vehicle for your cargo transportation needs. If you have any other questions, don’t hesitate to contact us for detailed advice.
