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Axle load capacities are sometimes missed<br/>Axle load capacities are often forgotten when people are looking at their
weights or are available in the market for a new tow car.<br/>People quite often think about GVM, TBM, ATM & GCM
however forget to take a look at axle load ratings. I have weighed 4×4’s even with GVM upgrades that have failed axle
weight rankings. Vehicle manufactures have most rankings for each front and rear axles on their autos.<br/><br/>We
occasionally see entrance axle weights overloaded but far more common with the rear axle weights. When we think about
that weight applied to the tow ball (TBM) is multiplied by 140% – 150% to the rear axle we will see why. Also,
passengers, luggage, gasoline and so forth. all contribute to axle weights.<br/><br/>When purchasing a new or used
car to tow a caravan or massive trailer, axle weights ought to at all times be a serious consideration. If you are
getting a GVM upgrade be sure that axle capacities are being increased as a half of that upgrade… not all are.<br
/><br/>A lot of people say to me… I must get a RAM. Something to consider with the RAM is axle load ratings…the
earlier 1500 RAMs had a maximum axle load of 1770kg that has now been elevated with the newer fashions to 1860kg,
nonetheless not great for a car that has a braked towing capacity of 4500kg.<br/><br/>They nonetheless get into
trouble with rear axle weights when hitching a van and placing a quantity of things in the ute tub. But its not
simply the RAM, the Chev Silverado 1500 LTZ has a most load ranking on the rear axle of 1724kg (even lower than the
RAM).<br/><br/>Previous generation Ford Ranger Wildtrack is 1850kg rear axle capacity, same era Ford Raptor is 1580kg
rear axle capability but also a lowered towing capacity. Isuzu Dmax and its twin the Mazda BT50 (2023) rear axle
capability is 1910kg. <a href="https://weighpro.com.au/2023/06/09/axle-load-capacities-often-overlooked/">Axle load
capacities are often overlooked</a> has a rear axle capability of 1950kg.<br/><br/>I even have weighed a quantity of
LC200 collection Landcruisers with a GVM improve which have still failed their rear axle ratings as their axle load
ranking had not been elevated as part of the GVM improve. Draws, fridges, tow ball mass (TBM), gasoline, people all
contribute to the load on the rear axle.<br/><br/>Finding these axle capacities may be very tough with some
manufactures and, in some instances, virtually unimaginable. So do your homework before that costly buy.<br/><br
/>This weblog is not designed to give you all the data relating to all completely different automobiles but quite to
make you focus on rear axle capacities. Something that I hope you will give severe consideration.<br/><br/><br/><br
/>Safe Travels<br/><br/>Craig<br/><br/><img width="338" src="https://weighpro.com.au/storage/2023/06/photo_2023-06
-16_16-52-23.webp" /><br/>
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