high-side, tarpaulin · middle mile
Open body truck
Machinery, construction material, crane loading.
- by axle gross vehicle weight MoRTH 2018
- 3,404 SSL hires in this class Sep 2025 to Aug 2026
On the scale
Where it sits among India’s trucks
Frequently asked questions
How much can a open body truck carry?
gross weight follows its axle count (see the ladder). Payload is gross weight minus the truck’s own weight.
What is a open body truck used for?
Machinery, construction material, crane loading. It usually works the middle mile.
Does SSL use open body trucks?
Yes. Our hire slips show 3,404 hires in this class from Sep 2025 to Aug 2026.
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