My 1955 Chevy 6408 first series is considered a 2 ton but the actual payload is 10,400 lb. But you need to keep in mind that the engineer' under rated the actual payload. I've had 1500 lb. In my Silverado. Half yard of gravel is approximately 1500 lb. I've talked to old farmers that say they have had 12,000 lb. In their "2 ton" truck