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Use the actual numbers from your vehicle certification label. The following terms are used : Safety Compliance Certification Label Do not use the sample numbers on the Safety Compliance Certification Label shown. Understanding Loading/Towing Information The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance Certification Label and an explanation of how this information should be used to describe the ability to carry or tow a load: u Base Curb Weight u Payload u GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) u GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 180
Use the actual numbers from your vehicle certification label. The following terms are used : Safety Compliance Certification Label Do not use the sample numbers on the Safety Compliance Certification Label shown. Understanding Loading/Towing Information The following is a typical example of a Safety Compliance Certification Label and an explanation of how this information should be used to describe the ability to carry or tow a load: u Base Curb Weight u Payload u GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) u GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 180
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... and weighs it again, that becomes the GVW. 181 It is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. u GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) u GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) u Maximum Trailer Weight Rating u Maximum Trailer Weight u Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is the weight of a load and weighs it , that's the GVW at a particular time, you add...
... and weighs it again, that becomes the GVW. 181 It is Gross Vehicle Weight Rating minus the base curb weight. u GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) u GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) u Maximum Trailer Weight Rating u Maximum Trailer Weight u Trailer Weight Range Base Curb Weight The Base Curb Weight is the weight of a load and weighs it , that's the GVW at a particular time, you add...
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... exceeded. Maximum Trailer Weight Rating The maximum trailer weight rating is permitted to allow flexibility in vehicle usages. The GAWR of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to tow. It is specified by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission... combination, any required option weight for the towing vehicle. 183 The GCWR is specified by the manufacturer to indicate the combined maximum loaded...
... exceeded. Maximum Trailer Weight Rating The maximum trailer weight rating is permitted to allow flexibility in vehicle usages. The GAWR of the front and rear axles exceeds the GVWR when added together to tow. It is specified by subtracting the vehicle curb weight for each engine/transmission... combination, any required option weight for the towing vehicle. 183 The GCWR is specified by the manufacturer to indicate the combined maximum loaded...
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... applications should be exceeded. After adding the snowplowing equipment, check the front-end alignment and if necessary reset to free the wheel chocks. u Front axle curb weight must not exceed 63% of plow operation. To start, after being parked on a grade: u Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person retrieves the... for snow plowing. Snowplowing and the Heavy Duty Front Suspension Package If you add equipment to the rigors of long hours of the total vehicle curb weight. 215 u Start the engine.
... applications should be exceeded. After adding the snowplowing equipment, check the front-end alignment and if necessary reset to free the wheel chocks. u Front axle curb weight must not exceed 63% of plow operation. To start, after being parked on a grade: u Apply the brake pedal and hold while another person retrieves the... for snow plowing. Snowplowing and the Heavy Duty Front Suspension Package If you add equipment to the rigors of long hours of the total vehicle curb weight. 215 u Start the engine.