5-ton trucks are popular transportation vehicles, favored for their ability to carry a diverse range of goods. However, a common question is “How much volume can a 5-ton truck carry?”. This article from Xe Tải Mỹ Đình will answer this question in detail, helping you better understand the carrying capacity of this type of truck.
5-ton truck with a closed container
Truck Classification and Truck Bed Dimensions
Currently, the Vietnamese truck market is very diverse with many different types of trucks, classified by load capacity and truck bed style. Each type of truck has different bed dimensions, meeting specific cargo transportation needs.
Some popular types of truck beds:
- Closed container: Protects goods from the weather, suitable for fragile items, electronics, etc.
- Tarpaulin cover: Flexible in opening and closing, convenient for loading and unloading bulky goods.
- Open bed: Usually used to transport building materials, goods that can withstand the weather.
- Refrigerated container: Used to transport goods that need cold storage such as food, seafood…
How Much Volume Can a 5-Ton Truck Carry?
The dimensions of a 5-ton truck bed often vary, directly affecting the volume of goods it can carry. Typically, a 5-ton truck has bed dimensions ranging from 6.0 x 2.2 x 2.4 meters to 6.2 x 2.2 x 2.5 meters.
Based on these dimensions, we can calculate the volume of the truck bed, or the volume of goods the truck can carry:
- Truck bed volume (smallest): 6.0m x 2.2m x 2.4m = 31.68 cubic meters (m3)
- Truck bed volume (largest): 6.2m x 2.2m x 2.5m = 34.1 cubic meters (m3)
Thus, a 5-ton truck can carry approximately 31.68 m3 to 34.1 m3 of goods.
Note: This figure is for reference only. In reality, the volume of goods a 5-ton truck can carry also depends on:
- Truck bed style: Closed containers often have a smaller volume than tarpaulin covers due to the thicker design of the container walls.
- Arrangement of goods: Arranging goods scientifically and optimizing space will help carry more goods.
- Weight of goods: Although the volume of the truck bed is large, if the goods have a high specific weight, the total weight of the goods may exceed the allowable load capacity of the truck (5 tons).
Choosing the Right 5-Ton Truck
To choose a 5-ton truck suitable for your transportation needs, you need to carefully consider the following factors:
- Type of goods: Goods that need cold storage, fragile goods, bulky goods… will require different types of truck beds.
- Volume of goods: Estimate the volume of goods to be transported to choose a truck with a suitable bed size.
- Road conditions: The terrain will affect the choice of truck type and bed size.
Conclusion
How much volume a 5-ton truck can carry depends on many factors, mainly the size of the truck bed. Hopefully, this article has provided you with useful information about the carrying capacity of a 5-ton truck. Contact Xe Tải Mỹ Đình for more detailed advice on 5-ton truck models and transportation services.