3/4 ton Burbs

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When it comes to trucks, two wheel or four wheel drive, I get the need for 3/4 and up versions. But when it comes to Burbs I'm not as clear. There capacity to hold a payload is pretty limited compared to a truck. So in my mind its a non issue .. 1/2 ton would seem to be perfectly fine.

Maybe its the capacity to tow? I don't know a lot about towing heavy loads, but is it that much different in the two tonnages?

In the four wheel drive version would a 3/4 ton Burb really be needed for the intended use of a Burbs when they were introduced?

I guess maybe some people like the heavy duty version of things even if they will more than likely never be needed? And I understand some people like take the big Burbs off in to the boonies ... dunno though how much that was done "back in the day"

I kind of feel the same way about 4x4 Blazers and Jimmys. Half ton was just fine when they were introduced. I know some people convert them to 3/4 ton these days. But I believe its because they actually use their Blazers and Jimmys as adventure type vehicles, so 3/4 ton is an obvious upgrade.