When choosing a pickup truck for hauling materials, the capacity depends on the truck’s size and the type of material being transported. A half-ton short bed truck, like a 1500 or 150, can carry up to 1.5 yards of light material, such as bark, or 1 yard of heavy material, like gravel. A half-ton long bed version of the same truck can handle 3 yards of light material but is still limited to 1 yard of heavy material. Moving up to a three-quarter-ton truck, such as a 2500 or 250, you can haul 3 yards of light material or 1.5 yards of heavy material. For the largest loads, a one-ton truck, like a 3500 or 350, can manage 3 yards of light material or up to 2 yards of heavy material. These capacities make it easier to choose the right truck for your hauling needs.