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Asked: Dec 27, 2007 - 09:20 PM

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sylvia

What is the difference between Gross Weight and Curb Weight of vehicles?

Can you please deine each of these two terms? What do each one of these mean to the customer?

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lrguy44

Date: Dec 31, 2007
Time: 02:28 PM

Gross vehicle wieght is car loaded to capacity - curb wieght is car dry and empty.

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madmanmoo

Date: Dec 31, 2007
Time: 10:44 AM

Curb Weight is the weight of the vehicle loaded up with fluids, passengers and cargo.

Gross Weight does not include the fluids, passengers and cargo.

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lrguy44

Date: Dec 31, 2007
Time: 02:28 PM

Gross vehicle wieght is car loaded to capacity - curb wieght is car dry and empty.

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actualsize

Date: Mar 31, 2008
Time: 10:01 AM

Curb Weight is the weight of car with no driver or passengers, but with a full tank of fuel and all other fluids. Optional equipment is not always included, so most cars and trucks on the road weigh more than the manufacturer's published curb weight.

Gross Weight is the loaded weight, as driven. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum GVW at which the vehicle can be safely operated. This figure is usually found on a plate near the door jamb or in the owner's manual.

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