Another important measurement to keep in mind is “curb weight” which is your truck’s weight without cargo or occupants. To find out how much your truck can carry, subtract its GVWR from its curb weight. For example, an ’empty’ truck may have a curb weight of 5,500 pounds and a ...
When it comes to moving cargo, truck owners should be aware of their vehicle’s capacity to handle weight. Proper operation begins with knowing the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). This rating refers to the maximum loaded weight under which a truck can safely operate as prescribed by the ...
Gross axle weight rating (GAWR): The maximum amount of weight that can be exerted on each axle. How is a truck's gross vehicle weight rating determined? The truck’s manufacturer determines a vehicle's GVWR. They will figure out both the front and rear GAWRs using the lowest-rated compon...
Technical classifications used by federal regulators instead rely on gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or the maximum hauling/towing capacity of the platform to organize trucks. Most modern half-ton trucks fall into either Class 1 (GVWR of 6,000 pounds or less) or Class 2 (GVWR maximum of...
Empty weight: The total weight without any payload. Calculating payload capacity Most manufacturers calculate and provide the payload capacity. It’s usually located on a sticker on the driver’s side door. The sticker should list information such as curb weight, GVWR, and payload capacity. If...
Built March of 1983, USA Ford Truck, GVWR 3001-4000lbs, Ranger 4×2, 2.3liter 4-cylinder, 1983 model, assembled in Louisville, Kentucky. The base price for a 1983 Ranger was around $6,400, but since this is the XL with a long bed, the...