Axle load capacities are often missed
Axle load capacities are often forgotten when persons are taking a glance at their weights or are in the market for a brand new tow vehicle.
People quite often take into consideration GVM, TBM, ATM & GCM however overlook to have a look at axle load rankings. I even have weighed 4×4’s even with GVM upgrades that have failed axle weight scores. Vehicle manufactures have maximum ratings for both entrance and rear axles on their automobiles.

We occasionally see entrance axle weights overloaded but much more frequent with the rear axle weights. When we contemplate that weight utilized to the tow ball (TBM) is multiplied by 140% – 150% to the rear axle we can see why. Also, passengers, baggage, gasoline and so on. all contribute to axle weights.


When purchasing a new or used car to tow a caravan or giant trailer, axle weights should all the time be a major consideration. If you're getting a GVM improve make certain that axle capacities are being increased as part of that upgrade… not all are.

A lot of individuals say to me… I must get a RAM. Something to contemplate with the RAM is axle load ratings…the earlier 1500 RAMs had a most axle load of 1770kg that has now been elevated with the newer models to 1860kg, still not great for a automobile that has a braked towing capacity of 4500kg.

They still get into hassle with rear axle weights when hitching a van and putting a few issues in the ute tub. But its not just the RAM, the Chev Silverado 1500 LTZ has a maximum load ranking on the rear axle of 1724kg (even decrease than the RAM).

Previous technology Ford Ranger Wildtrack is 1850kg rear axle capability, identical generation Ford Raptor is 1580kg rear axle capacity but in addition a reduced towing capacity. Isuzu Dmax and its twin the Mazda BT50 (2023) rear axle capability is 1910kg. Toyota LC200 sequence Landcruiser has a rear axle capacity of 1950kg.

Axle load capacities are often overlooked have weighed several LC200 sequence Landcruisers with a GVM upgrade that have nonetheless failed their rear axle rankings as their axle load rating had not been elevated as part of the GVM improve. Draws, fridges, tow ball mass (TBM), gas, individuals all contribute to the load on the rear axle.

Finding these axle capacities could be very tough with some manufactures and, in some instances, nearly inconceivable. So do your homework earlier than that expensive purchase.

This weblog isn't designed to offer you all the information concerning all totally different automobiles but quite to make you concentrate on rear axle capacities. Something that I hope you'll give critical consideration.



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Craig