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Curb Weight The curb weight of your vehicle is the weight of the car with all of the standard equipment and amenities, but without any passengers, cargo or any other separately loaded items in it. Thus, the curb weight is the amount that the vehicle weighs when it's resting on the curb and not in use. This is generally the standard weight that the manufacturer assigns to the car. Gross Vehicle Weight The gross vehicle weight is the combined weight of the vehicle and all passengers and cargo pieces in "gross," that is to say, in total. Gross vehicle weight is especially important if you're driving in a delicate area or if you're carry exceptionally heavy cargo. Gross vehicle weight is particularly important for truck drivers, who may be carrying huge quantities of cargo that might alter the total weight of the vehicle considerably.
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Class A: Any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, provided the GVWR of the vehicle(s) being towed is in excess of 10,000 lbs.
Class B: Any single vehicle with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 26,001 lbs. or more, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVWR. Class C: Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 16,001 lbs. or more but less than 26,001 lbs. GVWR, or any such vehicle towing a vehicle not in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVWR or any vehicle less than 26,001 lbs. GVWR designed to transport 16 or more people including the driver or used in the transportation of hazardous materials which requires the vehicle to be placarded. Class D: Any single vehicle with a GVWR of 16,000 lbs. or less that is not designed to transport 16 or more people or not used in the transportation of hazardous materials which would require such vehicle to be placarded. Class L: Any motor-driven cycle with less than 150cc displacement. Class M: Any motorcycle with 150cc or greater displacement. |
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Heavy Duty Trucks over 26,000 lbs Conventional, Dump Truck, etc. ... |
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Medium Duty Trucks 14,000-26,000 lbs Dump Truck, Flat, Service/Utility/Mechanics Truck, etc. ... |
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Light Duty Trucks up to 14,000 lbs Pickups, Dump Truck, Flat, Van, etc. ... |
| Size Class | Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GWVR) | Characteristics |
| Class 1 and 2 | Less than 10,000 lb | Light-duty vehicle, most have gasoline engines |
| Class 3 | 10,001 – 14,000 lb | Medium-duty vehicle, gasoline or diesel engine, single rear axle |
| Class 4 | 14,001 – 16,000 lb | Medium-duty vehicle, gasoline or diesel engine, single rear axle |
| Class 5 | 16,001 – 19,500 lb | Medium-duty vehicle, gasoline or diesel engine, single rear axle |
| Class 6 | 19,501 – 26,000 lb | Medium-duty vehicle, gasoline or diesel engine, single rear axle |
| Class 7 | 26,001 – 33,000 lb | Heavy-duty vehicle, gasoline or diesel engine, two or more rear axles |
| Class 8 | 33,001 – 80,000 lb | Heavy-duty vehicle, almost all have diesel engines, two or more rear axles |
| Assembled Vehicles |
| Passenger vehicles |
| School Bus |
| Shuttle Bus |
| Transit Bus |
| Trucks |
| Refuse Truck |
| Tractor |
| Van |
| Class 6 box truck |
| Class 6 bucket truck |
| Heavy trailers |
| Light trailers |
| Motorcycles/mopeds |
| Low-speed vehicles |
| Medium-speed electric vehicles |
| Hybrid-powered vehicles |
| Electric vehicles (other than Low-Speed and Medium-Speed) |
| Snowmobiles |
| Farm vehicles |
| Fixed load vehicles |
| Special use trailer |