What Payload Capacity Do I Need For My Work Truck?

BASE CURB WEIGHT

is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo or any optional equipment.

FINISHED VEHICLE WEIGHT (TARE WEIGHT)

is the weight of the vehicle and any installed options - including any OEM options and any aftermarket body and equipment permanently attached to the vehicle. A full tank of fuel should be included.

CARGO WEIGHT

is the weight of any loose cargo or equipment not permanently installed excluding driver and passenger. When towing, Trailer Tongue Weight is also part of the Cargo Weight.

ACTUAL PAYLOAD

is the combined weight of passengers and cargo including Trailer Tongue Weight when towing. It represents the total weight carrying capacity of the finished vehicle.

MAXIMUM PAYLOAD

is determined as the payload resulting from the difference between Rated GVWR and the Base Curb Weight as manufactured by the OEM.

GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING (GVWR)

is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo). This number - along with other weight limits, as well as tire, rim size and inflation data - is shown on the vehicle's Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the left front door lock facing or the door latch post pillar. (The GVW, the actual total weight of the vehicle and payload, must never exceed the GVWR.)

GROSS COMBINATION WEIGHT RATING (GCWR)

is the maximum allowable weight of the towing vehicle and loaded trailer - including all cargo and passengers. (The measured GCW must never exceed the GCWR.)

TRAILER TONGUE WEIGHT

is the amount of the trailer's weight that presses down on the trailer hitch.