She had heat stroke, the most serious form of hyperthermia. Almost every summer there is a deadly heat wave in some part of the country. Too much heat is not safe for anyone. It is even riskier if you are older or if you have health problems. It is important to get relief from the heat quickly. If not, you might begin to feel confused or faint. Your heart could become stressed, and maybe stop beating.
Quick Answer. The gross weight of half-ton trucks varies by manufacturer and model. The term half-ton refers to the cargo carrying capacity in the bed and cab of the truck. A half-ton pickup truck can carry at least 1,000 pounds of cargo, not including towing capacity. Continue Reading.
For more than two decades, Ford F-Series trucks were the best selling vehicle in the United States, and the F-150 (the series' half-ton truck) still retains a title it's held for over thirty years America's favorite pickup truck.n 1997, SuperCab trucks received a rear opening half-door on the passenger side, followed by an identical door on the driver's side two years later. Ford resurrected the SVT Lightning after a 3-year absence, and in 2001 the F-Series SuperCrew became the first half-ton pickup truck with four full doors.