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Gross axle weight rating — (GAWR) is the maximum distributed weight that may be supported by an axle of a road vehicle. Typically GAWR is followed by either the letters FT or RR, which indicate Front or Rear axles respectively.ImportanceRoad damage rises steeply with axle… … Wikipedia
weight rating — See axle weight rating combined weight rating gross axle weight rating gross Combined Weight Rating gross Vehicle Weight Rating … Dictionary of automotive terms
axle weight — The part of the weight of the vehicle which rests on the wheels of the axle. Also see gross axle weight rating … Dictionary of automotive terms
gross axle weight rating — (GAWR) A US maximum specified load capacity of an axle … Dictionary of automotive terms
Gross vehicle weight rating — A gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) is the maximum allowable total weight of a road vehicle or trailer when loaded i.e including the weight of the vehicle itself plus fuel, passengers, cargo, and trailer tongue weight. The difference between… … Wikipedia
Gross trailer weight rating — (GTWR) is the total weight of a trailer that is loaded to capacity, including the weight of the trailer itself, plus fluids, and cargo. The static tongue load, the weight of the trailer as measured at the trailer coupling, is 10 15% of the GTWR.… … Wikipedia
rating — See amp/hr. rating amperage rating axle weight rating capacity rating cetane rating gross axle weight rating gross Combined Weight Rating gross Vehicle Weight Rating load rating … Dictionary of automotive terms
weight — The force of gravity acting upon a body. It is measured in Newtons. See advance weight, axle weight balance weight balancing weight centrifugal weight clip on weight counterweight curb weight distributor weight … Dictionary of automotive terms
Axle load — On railways, the axle load is the maximum weight of a train per pair of wheels allowable for a given section of track. The maximum axle load is related to the strength of the track, which is determined by weight of rails, density of sleepers and… … Wikipedia
axle — An axle is a shaft on which the wheels revolve. A full floating axle is used to drive the rear wheels. It does not hold them on nor support them. A semi floating or one quarter floating axle is used to drive the wheels, hold them on, and support… … Dictionary of automotive terms
