Apr-11-2015 05:33 AM
Apr-11-2015 10:43 AM
Apr-11-2015 10:39 AM
Apr-11-2015 10:12 AM
donn0128 wrote:
GAWR is the weight rating for one single component the axle.
Apr-11-2015 09:59 AM
Atlee wrote:
Why doesn't the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating equal the Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front and rear axle?
Take my F150 (heavy) pickup for example. The FGAWR = 4,050#. The RGAWR = 4,800#. Yet the GVWR = 8,200#. Why shouldn't the GVWR = 8,850#?
Apr-11-2015 09:58 AM
Apr-11-2015 09:34 AM
donn0128 wrote:Good description Don.
GVWR is the maximum weight that a vehicle can weigh per the manufacturer. It is based on the assembled components including the weakest link. GAWR is the weight rating for one single component the axle. Loading to GAWR would likely overload the weakest link in the chain. Usually tires, but could also include things like springs, drive shaft, frame, wheels heck even safety equipment like seat belts. There is a retired GM engineer on the forums whos job was as a certification engineer. His basic job was to submit certification requests to the Feds for vehicles. He is very knowledgable in the process and what it all entails.
Apr-11-2015 09:17 AM
Atlee wrote:
Why doesn't the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating equal the Gross Axle Weight Rating for the front and rear axle?
Take my F150 (heavy) pickup for example. The FGAWR = 4,050#. The RGAWR = 4,800#. Yet the GVWR = 8,200#. Why shouldn't the GVWR = 8,850#?
Apr-11-2015 08:56 AM
Apr-11-2015 07:44 AM
Apr-11-2015 07:34 AM
Apr-11-2015 06:46 AM
Apr-11-2015 06:23 AM
donn0128 wrote:
GVWR is the maximum weight that a vehicle cab weigh per the manufacturer.nit is based on the assembled components including the weakest link. GAWR is the weight rating for one single component the axle. Loading to GAWR would likely overload the weakest link in the chain. Usually tires, but could also include things like springs, drive shaft, frame, wheels heck even safety equipment like seat belts. There is a retired GM engineer on the forums whos job was as a certification engineer. His basic job was to submit certification requests to the Feds for vehicles. He is very knowledgable in the process and what it all entails.
Apr-11-2015 05:58 AM