If you are interested in getting a pickup truck, one of the things you might want to know about it is how big it is. You may want this information to know if it can easily get in and out of your home or workplace parking area.
Different pickup trucks have different sizes. In this post, you will discover the average pickup truck width and the width of a number of popular pickup trucks in the USA.
Let’s begin.
How wide is a pickup truck?
The average width of a standard-size pickup truck is 75 inches. It is highly difficult to find a pickup truck that is more than 5 inches wider or smaller than 75 inches.
Now you know the average width of a pickup truck. While this information is important, it may not be very useful to you if for some reason you want to know the exact width of a specific pickup truck.
This is why we decided to research and share with you the specific width of different pickup trucks below.
How wide is the Ford F-150 truck?
The 2020 Ford F-150 truck is 79.9 inches wide. Models from 2015 to 2020 also have this same width. Pre-2015 models were slightly smaller in width when compared to 2015 and post-2015 models.
How wide is the Ford F-250 truck?
The 2020 Ford F-250 truck is 80 inches wide. Models from 2017 to 2019 also 80 inches wide. The DRW version of the truck is 96 inches wide. So it is much wider than the single wheel version, which is expected.
How wide is the Ford F-350 truck?
This truck is 80 inches wide and its DRW version is 96 inches wide.
How wide is the Dodge RAM 1500 truck?
The 2020 Dodge RAM 1500 truck is 82.1 inches wide. Pre-2019 models were slightly more compact at 79.4 inches. The difference is not very notable.
How wide is the Dodge RAM 2500 truck?
The 2020 Dodge RAM 2500 truck is 79.4 inches wide. This is the same width as that of the 2020 RAM 3500 truck. Both RAM 2500 and RAM 3500 trucks have had the same width for quite a long time.
How wide is the GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado 1500 truck?
The 2020 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado 1500 truck is 81.2 inches wide. The 2019 model also has the same width. The 2020 GMC Sierra/Chevy Silverado 2500 and 3500 trucks have the same width as that of the 1500 truck.
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What is the average size of half ton pickup trucks?
You now know the average width of standard-size pickup trucks. You also know the specific width of different popular pickup trucks in the American market.
In this section, we will share with you the sizes of different pickup trucks to give you an idea of the average size of half-ton pickup trucks.
2021 F-150 Pickup
The F-150 pickup truck has been the best-selling pickup truck for quite a long time.
What makes it so popular? Well, it is a powerful and very reliable truck. The fact that it is manufactured by one of the most famous American automakers also helps.
Both the shortest and the longest half-ton trucks are F-150 trucks. The shortest is 209.3 inches wide, while the longest is 250.5 inches. In terms of height, the shortest F-150 is 75.1 inches while the tallest is 78.5 inches.
So now you know about all the size details of the F-150 truck. These details along with the ones you learned earlier about the width of this truck should help you to decide if it is really for you.
2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500
The 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is a lightweight and powerful pickup truck. This is because its body is made using aluminium and other super lightweight materials. It is one of the most popular half-ton trucks alongside the F-150.
Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck is generally more compact than other popular half ton trucks. So if you are in the market for a small or compact half-ton truck, you should strongly consider the Chevrolet Silverado.
The tallest Chevrolet Silverado 1500 is 78.3 inches, while the shortest is 75.6 inches. And in terms of length the shortest Silverado is 229.5 inches and the longest is 241.2 inches. You know the width from the information shared earlier about the width of different pickup trucks.
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2021 Ram 1500
This RAM truck is one of the most technologically advanced trucks in the United States. It is a truck that is both powerful and ready for the new internet age.
Compared to other half-ton trucks, RAM trucks are generally taller and wider.
In terms of height, they measure between 77.4 and 77.7 inches. In terms of length, they measure between 228.9 and 241.8 inches.
FAQ:
How wide are most pickup trucks, averagely?
The average width of most pickup trucks is about 75 inches and the average length is 230 inches. While most trucks measure between 70 and 80 inches, there are trucks that measure more than 85 inches.
These are dually trucks with two pairs of tires. Although they are not very common, there are quite a number of such trucks on American roads.
How wide is the backseat of a Ford F-150?
The backseat of the Ford F-150 is 60 inches wide. It is big enough for between three to four men.
How wide is a pickup truck with doors open?
When the doors of a pickup truck are open, its overall length will most likely be between 12 and 12.5 feet.
How wide is a full size Chevy truck?
A typical full-size Chevy truck will measure 81.2 inches wide.
How wide is a 1500 truck?
The RAM 1500 truck is 82.1 inches wide.
Conclusion
Most trucks measure about 75 inches wide. They are very easy to park and un-park because they are fairly compact. Even the biggest trucks are only about 5 inches wider than 75 inches so they are not very difficult to park.
By Team: FordDesktops.com
