Thread: How Heavy is Yours??

I had my D3 TDV6 SE weighed on the weekend. Taking into account the additional items we were carrying which I weighed, the kerb weight was calculated to be 2702kg (with road tyres). My D3 has a second battery and snorkel fitted that I've included in my kerb weight, but no other additions like bars, tanks, carriers etc. LR includes 75kg for the driver, a full tank of fuel and all oils and fluids in the kerb weight.

The LR handbook for my D3 gives a range of weights for the TDV6 variant (and for the petrol V8 as well), but does not state which weight attaches to which variant and with or without options. My handbook gives 2494kg - 2718kg for the range of kerb weights for the D3. I'm guessing that the leather seats in the SE are much heavier than the cloth trim in the S, because it is hard to see where the extra 200kgs are hiding in mine.

Originally Posted by Graeme

If that's the manufacturer's tare then it may not include any gas bottles, batteries, spare wheel(s), water and possibly even mattress(es) or TV etc - anything not screwed down! I had to remove all these from my van to get it back to its noted tare.

The compliance plate says 2560 that was when it had 3 Ton simplicity suspension. We weighed it with water early on and got around 2800kg with water. So the 2560 Tare was pretty close. The control rider suspension weighs more and I estimate the tare at around 2700 kg now. Based on what we knew before 2700 kg would be very close.

I weighed mine again this morning with 18" wheels and road tyres, full tank of fuel and no people inside. Tipped the scales at 2.62t. Allowing an estimated 75kg for the driver (not this one!) and including the already fitted Safari snorkel, Traxide dual battery system, and ARB under bonnet air compressor, the kerb weight for comparison is around 2695-2700kg.

Now we can work out which goodies we can fit to keep it all under the GVM.

Hi Guys,

My D4 HSE MY11 was recently weighed at 2800kg. This includes myself in the vehicle (l do actually weigh 75kg ), half tank of fuel, General Grabber AT tyres, GNVP rock sliders with step, Traxide dual battery system, ARB compressor, Long roof rail kit, basic recovery kit stuff, rubber rear luggage compartment and all 3 row rubber mats, and lastly the very weighty side protection strips.

That was exiting the local waste management facility so l'm not certain of the accuracy.

Regards Trif.

I forgot to mention that mine also has the optional rear air conditioning unit. I wonder how much that adds?

Cheers, Craig

If anyone else is looking for spare kilograms, I weighed the rear seats today with the following results for the leather seats:
Third row total: 38kg
Second row total: 71kg (2x22.8kg + 1x25.7kg)

Originally Posted by Doug145

If anyone else is looking for spare kilograms, I weighed the rear seats today with the following results for the leather seats:
Third row total: 38kg
Second row total: 71kg (2x22.8kg + 1x25.7kg)

Speaking of weighing things.
I weighed our triple axle horse trailer yesterday, with the two horses, 200 litres water, portable horse yards, and all tack......bugger.....4050kgs.
Both touareg and disco tow it fine, but I obviously need to do seem serious weight cutting......importantly for insurance reasons.

Originally Posted by Graeme

If that's the manufacturer's tare then it may not include any gas bottles, batteries, spare wheel(s), water and possibly even mattress(es) or TV etc - anything not screwed down! I had to remove all these from my van to get it back to its noted tare.

this is such a good and misunderstood point, i hear ofter "tare is everything the van has at new" even from dealers. but i think by law it doesnt have to be and judging by my experience too like yours, when weighing we went over max so easily that theres no way we put that much gear in the van , the tare has to be an empty shell with no washing machine, ac, awning, fridge etc etc