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To add a bit of "humor" while expressing some thoughts, maybe this will make sense to the "1/2 ton/3/4 ton/1 ton" discussion.

Many people think that "upgrading" to a 3/4 ton is like "trading in your miniature poodle for a beagle" and "upgrading to a 1 ton is like "trading in your miniature poodle for a Doberman".... It's NOT !!!!!

A more accurate description would be "trading in your rabbit for a beagle" or "trading in your cat for a Doberman"....

While all the "examples" have fur, 4 feet, eat food and produce waste from it, they aren't the same, not made alike, don't "perform" alike and don't respond alike. Considering that 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks are the same because they have 4 wheels, rear axles and steering wheels is a similar comparison... They aren't the same kind of vehicle!!!!!

Things like "semi-floating axles" vs "full floating axles", heavier, stronger frames, different front suspension design and many other differences make 1/2 ton and 3/4 ton trucks as different as cats and dogs (or rabbits).....

As previously stated, the "1 ton" designation, in many areas makes owning one difficult or costly. Many HOA's prohibit "1 ton vehicles" in driveways (classified as commercial vehicles) and many local government agencies, city, county and state, consider them as "extra revenue generators" and charge registration/licensing to match. Many insurance companies follow the "local government's lead" and "upcharge insurance rates as well.

So, there's a "niche" for 3/4 ton trucks and there's a market for them, depending on whether they will fit your needs and save you "operating expenses" while doing the job you need to do. It's not always about "bigger is better" (which in towing, is a relevant and accurate statement for most)....