weight ratings
- Weight ratings are not actual weights, they are ratings that must be adhered to when the vehicle is in use. Payload Rating
- Advertised payload rating. It is the maximum allowable payload for the truck Allowable Weight
- Maximum amount of weight that can be placed in the vehicle after subtracting allowances for passenger sand options Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
- Maximum allowable weight of the loaded vehicle with payload Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
- Maximum allowable weight to be placed on an individual axle. Gross Axle Weight Ratings are provided for both front and rear axles Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR)
- Maximum allowable weight of the vehicle, its trailer and all associated passengers, cargo and equipment NOTE: Actual weights should never exceed the listed weight ratings. Remind customers that exceeding the recommended weight ratings could disqualify their warranty coverage.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Automotive
- Category: Automobile
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