That’s actually pretty funny with the fat asses we have in our country.
Truthfully the modern day 1/2, 3/4 & 1 ton designation is, at best, bullshit. My truck is rated to carry 2130 lbs (or 966) Typically a “1/2 ton truck” has standard axles, transmission and doesn’t have Diesel engines; until the last few years that is. The vast majority of trucks sold in the USA are 1/2 ton trucks and most will never be used to their potential.
“3/4 ton” trucks have a larger frame, have larger engines/transmissions and can haul/tow exponentially more stuff. The “1 ton” trucks are rated to haul/tow even more and can be configured with dual rear wheels.
Hope that clears it up some lol
https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.topspeed.com/trucks/truck-news/what-does-1-2-3-4-and-one-ton-mean-ar170528.amp.html