GVWR Problem
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GVWR Problem
It's more of a question really and I sure would appreciate any help in clearing this up.
Why does my 1999 F-250 Powerstroke Super cab show a GVWR of 8,800 pounds (on the door plate)when the sum of the two axle weights is 9,940 pounds (as per the same plate)?
I just visited my neighbor's certified scale and the curb weight of my truck (no passengers) is 7,600 pounds. The truck has a bed liner, steel tube (1 inch) stock racks, headache rack and heavy front bumper (Ranch Hand). Still, isn't 7,600 pounds a little heavy?
Any info is appreciated.
Why does my 1999 F-250 Powerstroke Super cab show a GVWR of 8,800 pounds (on the door plate)when the sum of the two axle weights is 9,940 pounds (as per the same plate)?
I just visited my neighbor's certified scale and the curb weight of my truck (no passengers) is 7,600 pounds. The truck has a bed liner, steel tube (1 inch) stock racks, headache rack and heavy front bumper (Ranch Hand). Still, isn't 7,600 pounds a little heavy?
Any info is appreciated.
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From: Mesa AZ
My 99 F250 Crew Cab 4x4 weighs 7700 lbs with fuel and family.
The GAWR sum will always measure higher than the GVWR because it's possible to have more weight on one axle than the other, in fact..it's likely that the rear axle will have 20% to 40% more weight than the front when fully loaded. In our case there is a 1140 lb difference, that's because our axles are the same units as the F350 trucks, but our springs aren't. Axles are strong, but the truck as a whole isn't rated to carry as much as a F350.
The GAWR sum will always measure higher than the GVWR because it's possible to have more weight on one axle than the other, in fact..it's likely that the rear axle will have 20% to 40% more weight than the front when fully loaded. In our case there is a 1140 lb difference, that's because our axles are the same units as the F350 trucks, but our springs aren't. Axles are strong, but the truck as a whole isn't rated to carry as much as a F350.
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From: Cincinnati, Ohio
Big rigs are rated GVWR in most cases as the sum of the axle weights. If you have a spread axle trailer and total the axle weights you can get 86,000 lbs but the GVWR is 80,000. That is done so you have options where you place your load.
Pickups are pretty much the same idea as the spread axle semi.
The axles will handle the weight but the manufacturer sets total limits with frame, brakes, power, driveline, wheels, etc. in mind.
Dave / Believer45
Pickups are pretty much the same idea as the spread axle semi.
The axles will handle the weight but the manufacturer sets total limits with frame, brakes, power, driveline, wheels, etc. in mind.
Dave / Believer45
