| A. What is Kerb Weight? |
| The sum of weights of the cab and chassis with a full tank of fuel, specified quantity of oil and coolant, exclusive of spare-tire and tools. However, spare tire carrier and tool box, if supplied, are included. The truck must be in running order. |
| B. What is Empty Vehicle Weight? |
| The sum of kerb weight and weight of body. |
| C. What is Gross Vehicle Weight? |
| This is the empty vehicle weight plus weight of payload and crew. The actual G.V.W. may be less than but must not exceed the max. G.V.W. rating because the weight on each axle of the vehicle with load evenly distributed must not exceed the axleÚfs weight rating. This will be explained more comprehensively in a following section titled Úgpayload capacity and weight distribution.Úh The Mitsubishi specifications for special types of vehicles (such as tankers which can carry only specified loads) list only the G.V.W. figures, omitting the maximum G.V.W. |
| D. What is Maximum Gross Vehicle ? |
| The sum of the weight ratings of the front and rear axles. The gross axle weight rating is defined as the lowest capacity of any load-carrying components Äè springs, tires and axle. |
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