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Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
The classification is divided into eight classes, one through eight, although many people use the more generic terms, light duty, medium duty and heavy duty. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) The gross vehicle weight rating, more commonly known as the GVWR, is the maximum weight a vehicle is designed to carry including the net weight of the vehicle with accessories, plus the weight of passengers, fuel, and cargo. The GVWR is a safety standard used to prevent overloading. The vehicle manufacturer determines the maximum acceptable weight limits by considering the combined weight of the strongest weight bearing components, i.e. the axles, and the weaker components, for example the(vehicle body, frame, suspension and tires. Light Duty Trucks The light duty trucks comprise of commercial truck classes 1, 2 and 3. The class is determined by the GVWR of the vehicle. •Class 1 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 0 to 6,000 pounds (0 to 2,722kg). •Class 2 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 6,001 to 10,000 pounds (2,722 to 4,536 kg). •Class 3 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 10,001 to 14,000 pounds (4,536 to 6,350 kg). Medium Duty Trucks The medium duty trucks comprise of commercial truck classes 4, 5 and 6. The class is determined by the GVWR of the vehicle. •Class 4 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 14,001 to 16,000 pounds (6,351 to 7,257 kg). •Class 5 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 16,001 to 19,500 pounds (7,258 to 8,845 kg). •Class 6 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 19,501 to 26,000 pounds (8,846 to 11,793 kg). Heavy Duty Trucks The heavy duty trucks comprise of commercial truck classes 7 and 8. The class is determined by the GVWR of the vehicle. Class 7 and 8 vehicles require that the driver have a Class B CDL to operate the vehicle. •Class 7 – This class of truck has a GVWR of 26,001 to 33,000 pounds (11,794 to 14,969 kg). •Class 8 – This class of truck has a GVWR of greater than 33,001 pounds (14,969 kg), and includes all tractor trailers. For legal purposes motor vehicles are often identified within a number of vehicle classes including automobiles or cars, buses, motorcycles, motorized bicycles, off highway vehicles, light trucks or light duty trucks, and trucks or lorries. Two wheel: MC or MCWOG: Motorcycle Without Gear MCWG or M/CYCL.WG: Motorcycle With Gear Three/four wheel: ARNT: Auto Rickshaw - Non Transport ART: Auto Rickshaw - Transport LMV-NT: Light Motor Vehicle - Non Transport LMV-T: Light Motor Vehicle - Transport MGV: Medium Goods Vehicle MPV: Medium Passenger Vehicle Heavy Motor Vehicle: HGV: Heavy Good Vehicle HPV: Heavy Passenger Vehicle HTV: Heavy Transport Vehicle (Valid for Goods and Passenger Vehicles) HZRD: Heavy Transport Vehicle with Hazardous materials TR: Tractor RDRLR: Road Roller Car classification Large Length more than 495.3 cm (195 in) and wheelbase more than 279.4 cm (110 in) Midsize Length 457.3–495.3 cm (180–195 in) and wheelbase 266.8–279.4 cm (105–110 in) Small Length less than 457.2 cm (180 in) and wheelbase less than 266.7 cm (105 in) |