What does it mean when a vehicle is considered a half-ton truck? What does that mean for total capacity and how does that equate to towing power?

To see for themselves, Truck King tested the Ford Lightning LARIAT’s (with max tow package) towing ability by hooking it up to a 35-foot, 7,200 lb Coachmen travel trailer.

When it comes to towing, certain trucks do the job better than others. Here are 12 of the best full-size, HD, mid-size, and compact trucks for towing.