Can You Tell What Class These Trucks Are From an Image?

By: Robin Tyler

7 Min Quiz

Image: Andyqwe / E+ / Getty Images

About This Quiz

You'd be surprised which vehicles actually are classed as trucks when it comes to compartmentalizing them according to their weight.

Yes, there are the obvious ones like a full-sized pickup, a three-axle truck, a box truck or walk-in truck. But did you know that SUVs and minivans, for example, also fall into the truck classification?

This is purely so they can be classed according to their weight. This is based on the vehicle's gross vehicle weight rating. This is commonly known as the GVWR. Instituted by the United States Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Authority in particular, this class system is further broken down. Class 1 to 3 vehicles are considered light duty. Class 4 to 6 vehicles are considered medium duty and Class 7 and 8 vehicles are considered heavy duty.

For instance, a Chevrolet Colorado is a Class 1 truck, while a massive tractor-trailer is a Class 8 vehicle.

Now that you know how the classification works, it's time to see if you can guess the truck class from just an image of the vehicle. Some are pretty easy, while others will take some powers of deduction. If you really don't know, use the clue!

Good luck!

2windspa / E+ / Getty Images

This image shows a heavy dump truck, which class do you think that fits into?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

MartyEby / E+ / Getty Images

Which class would a large furniture truck belong to?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

THEPALMER / E+ / Getty Images

In this image, we have a small city delivery truck. Which class would you think it would fit into?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

savagegeese / YouTube

A full-sized pickup like the Ford F-150 falls into this class. Which do you think it is?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Chevrolet / YouTube

The Chevrolet Corsa utility, marketed in South Africa, is a great example of a light pickup truck. What class would it be?

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

JSABBOTT / E+ / Getty Images

In this image is what is commonly known as a medium walk-in truck. It would fall into the Class ____

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less
Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Douglas Sacha / Moment Open / Getty Images

A cherry picker, a truck with an extending arm, would fall into which of the class categories below?

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 5, 16,000 lbs – 19,500
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

gabriellitruck.com / YouTube

A triple-axle truck is shown in this image. It certainly is large, but what class do you think it is?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 5, 16,000 lbs – 19,500
Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Andyqwe / E+ / Getty Images

We see these daily around our neighborhoods and in the city. Which class do you think a refuse truck would fall into?

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

Andyqwe / E+ / Getty Images

Another massive vehicle, which class do cement mixing trucks fall into?

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over
Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Peterbilt / YouTube

We have seen a triple axle, truck but which class would you put a double single axle truck into?

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Toyota / YouTube

Smaller than a full-sized pickup truck, do you know the weight class for a medium-sized pickup truck?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

MCCAIG / E+ / Getty Images

Need to move house? You would need to call on a heavy furniture truck. What class and weight range does it belong to?

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

Jean-Marie ROUS Photography / Moment Open / Getty Images

Yes, it is considered to be a truck ... we checked! Which class would your child's school bus fall into?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Tjanze / E+ / Getty Images

Which class do you think a small walk-in truck would belong to out of the options below?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Zoonar/J.Wachala / Zoonar / Getty Images Plus / Getty Images

It's going to be heavy that's for sure. A large dump truck is a Class ________ vehicle.

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

buzbuzzer / E+ / Getty Images

In this image we have a step van. Which of the answers below is its class and weight?

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 5, 16,000 lbs – 19,500

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

B&M Noskowski / E+ / Getty Images

Any ideas as to which category the truck in the image would fall into?

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs
Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

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SUVs are classed as trucks, believe it or not! Which class do they fall into do you think?

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

JasonRWarren / E+ / Getty Images

Perfect to move a single room, a small furniture truck would fall into which of the classes below?

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over
Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Jerald Rhodes- BigIron Auctions / YouTube

In which class would you put a beverage truck?

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Driven Car Reviews / YouTube

An American favorite, the full-sized pickup would be associated with which of these?

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

zoomstudio / E+ / Getty Images

Cargo vans fall into which class?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

5m3photos / Moment / Getty Images

This is a sleeper truck. Where does it fit in the hierarchy of eight classes?

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs
Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Brent Thompson / YouTube

Which class would a large city delivery truck fall into?

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Andyqwe / E+ / Getty Images

Pictured here, a medium dump truck would be found in Class ______.

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs
Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Photography taken by Mario Gutiérrez. / Moment / Getty Images

A vital part of public transport, what catergory do you think a city transit bus would fit into?

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less
Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

EMPPhotography / E+ / Getty Images

Would you hazard a guess at what class a bucket truck would fall under?

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over
Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Cereal Marshmallows / YouTube

Pictured here is a minivan. You should have no problem identifying which class it would fit into.

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less
Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Heavy Metal Automotive / YouTube

Which class best associates with a medium city delivery truck?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

Saabkyle04 / YouTube

This image shows what is referred to as a rack truck. What class and weight category do you think it falls into?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

matsou / E+ / Getty Images

Could you tell us which class and weight category a medium furniture truck is best suited to from the options below?

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs
Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Clay Crandall / YouTube

A step up from a full-sized pickup, a heavy-duty pickup would be a Class _____ vehicle.

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs
Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

THEPALMER / E+ / Getty Images

What class do you think the double axle truck in the image would fall into?

Class 4, 14,001 lbs – 16,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs
Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

zoomstudio / E+ / Getty Images

A cargo van falls into which of the classes below?

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Coopersburg & Liberty Kenworth / YouTube

A medium truck tractor shown here is part of Class _____

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Cars BOOM / YouTube

Any idea as to the class that a large minivan would fit in?

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs

sunsetmotorsinc / YouTube

This is a medium box truck, used in a range of different ways. What class is it?

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

Class 7, 26,0001 lbs to 33,000 lbs
Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 8, 33,001 lbs and over

Cereal Marshmallows / YouTube

What class would a large walk-in truck such as this be?

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 5, 16,001 lbs – 19,500 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs

MartyEby / E+ / Getty Images

When you're moving in your neighborhood, you might need one of these, a large furniture truck. What class do you think it is?

Class 3, 10,001 lbs – 14,000 lbs

Class 2, 6,001 lbs – 10,000 lbs
Class 1, 6,000 lbs or less

Class 6, 19,501 lbs – 26,000 lbs

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