From Loading Capacity to Axle Strength: How to Match a Used Truck to Your Business

So there’s this guy, Manoj, from Rohtak. Runs a small distribution business — atta, dal, sugar, that kind of stuff. One day he called me up, said, “Bhai, meri Tata 407 ab jaan de chuki hai... kuch second-hand Truck dekh raha hoon.” I asked, “Achha, dekh bhi raha hai ya bas price dekh ke kharid lega?” Because honestly, that’s what most people do. They see a clean truck with a big body, decent price tag, and think — haan, perfect hai. But what they forget is that trucks aren’t one-size-fits-all. Just because it looks strong or has more tyres doesn't mean it’s the right one for your business. Whether you’re delivering cold drinks in Lucknow, hardware in Bhopal, or farm supplies near Nashik, your truck should fit your load, your roads, and your daily routine. That’s it. So let’s make it simple. This blog’s not for engineers. It’s for people who use trucks to earn a daily — and just want something that works, doesn’t guzzle fuel, and doesn’t leave them stuck at the mechanic’s e...