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

Gross vehicle weight (tonnes)
  1. Mini truck 1.74 t
  2. 6-wheeler 19 t
  3. 10-wheeler 28.5 t
  4. 12-wheeler 36 t
  5. 14-wheeler 43.5 t
  6. Container trailer 40 t
  7. Low-bed trailer ≤55 t

MoRTH advisory RT-11028/11/2017-MVL (18 Jul 2018), Annexure B, revised safe axle loads under S.O. 3467(E) of 16 Jul 2018

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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