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Posted by Clint Dixon on Friday, October 24, 2008 at 10:28:05 :

In Reply to: 48 ffpw gvw. ? posted by perry on Thursday, October 23, 2008 at 20:16:22 :

Gross Laden Rating, A.K.A.; Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), A.K.A.; Maximum Gross Vehicle Weight – The manufacturer’s maximum recommended total weight for the truck, including: the weight of the truck itself, full tank of fuel and all other fluids, all cargo and passengers, and trailer tongue weight. **The Gross Laden Rating for a WDX-WM300 Model Power-Wagon is found listed on its serial number tag and can be 7,800, 8,700, or 9,500 lb. depending upon optional equipment.

Gross Laden Weight, A.K.A.; Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)– The total operating weight of the truck while loaded with cargo and passengers. **Frequently, the Gross Laden Weight of a Power-Wagon would be greater than its Tare Weight, but should never exceed the recommended Gross Laden Rating.

Tare Weight, A.K.A.; Empty Weight – The total operating weight of the truck while unloaded, but with driver. **The Tare Weight for a Power-Wagon is frequently determined at the time the truck is driven across a scale prior to being loaded.

Base Curb Weight – The total weight of the truck including a full tank of fuel, fluids, and all standard equipment, but not including passengers, cargo, or any optional equipment. **For a Power-Wagon, this would mean a base model truck, not equipped with winch, tailshaft, drawbar, etc.

Payload – The combined, maximum allowable weight of cargo, and passengers that the truck is designed to carry. Payload is calculated by subtracting the Base Curb Weight of the truck from its Gross Laden Rating.


From your post, I am not sure exactly what your question is. I hope this helps. Tom Petroff and others may have more to add to the list.

Junior




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