Payload Question

[inside]

Can someone clarify the below?

Kerb Mass 1780kg
Maximum Laden Weight 2505kg
Maximum Payload 550kg (includes 75kg driver)

The difference between the maximum laden weight and kerb mass is actually 725kg. Can I increase the payload as long as maximum laden weight does not exceed 2505kg?

[WildOne]

Does the kerb mass include the weight of fuel and oils?

[inside]

I don't think it does, nor would it include towbars etc. Maybe it's just a buffer?

[hodgo]

Can someone clarify the below?

Kerb Mass 1780kg
Maximum Laden Weight 2505kg
Maximum Payload 550kg (includes 75kg driver)

The difference between the maximum laden weight and payload is actually 725kg. Can I increase the payload as long as maximum laden weight does not exceed 2505kg?

Kerb Mass is the empty weight of the vehicle including fuel, oil and water inc spare wheel and basic tools.
Maximum laden Weight is the all up weight = vehicle + load+ driver
Maximum payload is how much the vehicle can carry inc driver

In your case the figures dont add up.
In Australia we use
Tare weigh = empty vehicle = Kerb weight
Gross vehicle weight = Max laden Weight
Payload = What the vehicle can carry
Gross Combined vehicle mass = The all up weight of the vehicle + any trailers it may be towing + The loads inc trailer loads.

Hope this answers your question.

Hodgo

[inside]

Thanks.

I think the only way to be sure is load the vehicle up and then weigh it to see if it's over 2505kg.

[Blknight.aus]

also double check the tare of the vehicle...

some places list the tare on all vehicles as the tare on the ones with all the options bolted on and then work out the payload as GVM-Tare.

if the optioned vehicle includes (for example) dual spares, compressor, second fuel tank and a draw system the unoptioned one will be lighter and should have a better payload...


BUT.

while as far as the letter of the Law is concerned the GVM is the be all and end all of the vehicles weight limit (providing you dont go overweight on an axle) Insurance companies have tried it on to cop out of a payment because while the vehicle was under GVM it was over the plated Net load..