Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
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Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never exceed XXX lb or XXX kg” on your vehicle’s placard. See Tire and Loading Information Label.
Note: This is also known as the vehicle capacity weight.
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Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that will be riding in your vehicle.
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Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXX lb or XXX kg.
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The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 950 lb (430 kg), and there will be five 150 lb (68 kg) passengers in the vehicle, the amount of available cargo and luggage capacity is 200 lb (90 kg).
950-750 (5x150) = 200 lb
430-340 (5x68) = 90 kg
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Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle. That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4.
Example load limit calculations
The number and weight of passengers will affect the weight available cargo and luggage load capacity.
The following are typical examples of calculated load limits.
Example 1: Driver and one passenger
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Description |
Total |
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Vehicle Capacity Weight = |
950 lb (430 kg) |
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Subtract Occupant Weight (2 x 150 lb/68 kg) = |
300 lb (136 kg) |
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Available Cargo or Luggage Weight = |
650 lb (294 kg) |
Example 2: Driver and three passengers
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Description |
Total |
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Vehicle Capacity Weight = |
950 lb (430 kg) |
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Subtract Occupant Weight (4 x 150 lb/68 kg) = |
600 lb (272 kg) |
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Available Cargo or Luggage Weight = |
350 lb(158 kg) |
Note: Calculations for the available cargo and luggage capacity assume that the passengers weigh 150 lb (68 kg). If the passengers weigh more than this, the available cargo and luggage load capacity will decrease.