Is An F150 Classed As A Commercial Vehicle For Tax Purposes?

[EViS]

I have always assumed that a yank truck (i.e. a more modern F150) is deemed to be a commercial vehicle by HMRC meaning that VAT can be reclaimed on it's purchase as well as fuel.

However, my mind has now been placed in doubt as HMRC have stated that any double cab (which I believe includes Super Cab's) pickup under 1 tonne payload is not classed as a commercial vehicle. F150's are half tonne pickup's (but have a payload of circa 700kg?).

I know a few of you use your yanks for business purposes, but do you claim all relevant tax and expenses back against them as well?

Edited by EViS on Sunday 13th April 12:48

[EViS]

How feasible is it to have the payload rating increased to over 1 tonne (and I presume the towing capacity decreased)?

[EViS]

Roo said:

Depending on its spec and age it's possible to get a one tonne upgrade on some F150 trucks.

I don't suppose you know the in's and out's of when an 'upgrade' is possible and what the process is for this?