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.
These terms are holdovers from when they used to mean the carrying capacity. Think about the number designations. If you consider back in the 1960s a Ford F100 truck was a true 1/2 ton truck that could carry 1000 pounds (half ton). The F150 was a 3/4 ton truck back then, (1500 pound capacity). The F250 and F350 could carry their equivalents in weight also. As the trucks grew larger the F150 inherited the 1/2 ton moniker and the F250 and F350 were the next two sizes up regardless of carrying capacity.