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  1. 12th October 2011, 12:38 PM #1
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    What does GTW mean on a Solihull built vehicle

    I have a 1992 Defender built by Land Rover Special Vehicles with an ID plate which lists both a GVW (gross vehicle weight) and also a GTW 7500Kg.

    In Australia, the abbreviation GTM means Gross Trailer Mass which when added to the GVM gives a GCM (Gross Combination Mass).

    The issue for me is that the GTW if it is equivalent of the GTM in Oz, seems incredible for a Defender carby V8 on an LT77 transmission.

    Any ideas what the GTW would mean on a UK built Defender?

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  2. 12th October 2011, 01:16 PM #2
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    I am pretty sure its 'Gross train Weight' so the most it can weigh all loaded including a trailer.

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    Quote Originally Posted by blitz View Post
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    I wonder how they knew it needed new suspension bushes when LRSV built the vehicle.

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    Gross Train Weight (as already suggested).

    Vehicle weights explained : Directgov - Motoring


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