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Half-ton Work Trucks: What You Need To Know
Sweating the Small Stuff
It isn't only full-size trucks that are doing the work. Plenty of people don't need to tow a full-size trailer but still want the ability to carry dirt bikes or cargo in a truck bed. Here's an overview of the base-model compact/midsize trucks that are out there.
| Chevrolet Colorado/ GMC Canyon 1WT | | Body style | 2-door regular cab, 6.0-foot bed | | Engine | 2.9-liter I-4, DOHC, alum block/head | | Horsepower | 185 hp @ 5600 rpm* | | Torque | 190 hp @ 2800 rpm* | | Transmission | MA5 5-speed manual | | Payload capacity | 1422 lb | | GVWR | 4850 lb | | Towing capacity | 2400 lb | | EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 18/24 mpg | | Base price | $17,430 |
| Dodge Dakota ST | | Body style | 4-door extended cab, 6.4-foot bed | | Engine | 3.7-liter V-6, SOHC, iron block/alum heads | | Horsepower | 210 hp @ 5200 rpm | | Torque | 235 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | | Transmission | Getrag 6-speed manual | | Payload capacity | 1820 lb | | GVWR | 6010 lb | | Towing capacity | 3350 lb | | EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 16/20 mpg | | Base price | $21,815 |
| Ford Ranger XL | | Body style | 2-door regular cab, 6.0-foot bed | | Engine | 2.3-liter I-4, DOHC, alum block/head | | Horsepower | 143 hp @ 5250 rpm | | Torque | 154 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | | Payload capacity | 1260 lb | | GVWR | 4380 lb | | Towing capacity | 1580 lb | | EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 21/26 mpg | | Base price | $17,115 |
| Hummer H3T | | Body style | 4-door crew cab, 5.0-foot bed | | Engine | 3.7-liter I-5, DOHC, alum block/head | | Horsepower | 239 hp@ 5600 rpm* | | Torque | 241 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm* | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | | Payload capacity | 1090 lb | | GVWR | 6001 lb | | Towing capacity | 4400 lb | | EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 14/18 mpg | | Base price | $31,495 |
| Nissan Frontier XE/ Suzuki Equator | | Body style | 4-door extended cab, 6.1-foot bed | | Engine | 2.5-liter I-4, DOHC, alum block/head | | Horsepower | 152 hp @ 5200 rpm | | Torque | 171 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | | Payload capacity | 986 lb (Equator); 1002 lb (Frontier) | | GVWR | 4690 lb | | Towing capacity | 3500 lb | | EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 19/23 mpg | | Base price | $17,995 (Equator); $18,240 (Frontier) |
| Toyota Tacoma | | Body style | 2-door regular cab, 6.0-foot bed | | Engine | 2.7-liter I-4, DOHC, iron block/alum head | | Horsepower | 159 hp @ 5200 rpm | | Torque | 180 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm | | Transmission | 5-speed manual | | Payload capacity | 1350 lb | | GVWR | 4550 lb | | Towing capacity | 3500 lb | | EPA fuel economy, city/highway | 20/26 mpg | | Base price | $15,915 |
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