Reading a Ford Transit Weight Plate
When reading a Ford Transit weight plate, you can find it as a small metal plate attached to the van, usually located somewhere on the lip inside the door, visible when the door is open. If it isn’t there, it could also be located under the bonnet or visible at the bottom of the windscreen. The weight plate contains four key pieces of information: the gross vehicle weight, the gross train weight, and the maximum axle loads for the front and rear.
The gross vehicle weight refers to the maximum weight the vehicle can carry, including its own weight and the weight of any passengers and cargo. The gross train weight is the maximum weight of the fully loaded vehicle and any trailer it’s towing. The maximum axle loads specify the maximum weight that can be placed on the front and rear axles of the vehicle.
Additionally, the weight plate may also contain information about the payload capacity of the van, which specifies how much weight the Ford Transit can carry. This information can be crucial for understanding the vehicle’s capabilities and limitations.
Contents
- What does the weight sticker on a van mean?
- Which sticker gives vehicle weight information?
- How do you find the weight of a van?
- What payload is my transit van?
- How do you read a transit weight plate?
- What do the numbers on weight plates mean?
- What weight is my transit van?
- How do I know my towing capacity?
- How do I find out the weight of my car?
- What’s the difference between GVW and GVWR?
What does the weight sticker on a van mean?
This is also known as gross vehicle weight ( GVW ) or permissible maximum weight. It will be listed in the owner’s manual and is normally shown on a plate or sticker fitted to the vehicle. The plate or sticker may also show a gross train weight ( GTW ), also sometimes called gross combination weight ( GCW ).
Which sticker gives vehicle weight information?
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of a vehicle is shown on the vehicle’s Safety Compliance Certification Label, located on the driver’s side door lock facing or the door latch post pillar. GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including passengers and cargo).
How do you find the weight of a van?
Each individual van’s gross vehicle weight is listed in its owners manual, and it’s also displayed as a plate or sticker fitted to the vehicle – normally inside the front door panel. This plate or sticker might also list the Gross Train Weight (GTW), also known as the Gross Combination Wight (GCW).
What payload is my transit van?
What is the payload of your Ford Transit?
| Ford Transit | Max. gross payload (excluding driver)(KG) | Gross Vehicle Mass (KG) |
|---|---|---|
| 350 L3 H2 | 1263 – 1332 | 3500 |
| 350 L3 H3 | 1218 – 1286 | 3500 |
| 350 L4 H3 | 1110 – 1176 | 3500 |
| 470 L4 H3 | 2209 | 4700 |
How do you read a transit weight plate?
The plate shows the maximum gross vehicle weight, the maximum gross train weight (the maximum permitted weight of the vehicle and any trailer being towed, plus any load carried in the vehicle and trailer), then each maximum axle weight from front axle backwards along the chassis.
What do the numbers on weight plates mean?
Usually, each plate is marked with a number. On some machines these numbers give the actual weight of the plate and those above it. On some, the number gives the force at the user’s actuation point with the machine.
What weight is my transit van?
Ford / Transit
| Transit 330 2.4 TDCi MWB m/r 140 | |
|---|---|
| Gross Payload (Kg) | 1392 |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (Kg) | 3300 |
| Kerb Weight (Kg) | 1908 |
| Towing Limit (Kg) | 2700 |
How do I know my towing capacity?
You can find your truck’s towing capacity in the owner’s manual or calculate it on your own. To find your truck’s towing capacity, subtract your truck’s curb weight from its Gross Combined Vehicle Weight Rating (GCVWR). The GCVWR is the maximum weight of your loaded truck and the weight of its attached trailer.
How do I find out the weight of my car?
If it’s not there, you can contact the vehicle’s manufacturer or look for a sticker or plate on the vehicle itself, typically located on the driver’s side door jamb. Alternatively, you can determine the curb weight by weighing the vehicle on a large scale, often found at truck stops or cargo loading points.
What’s the difference between GVW and GVWR?
because the licensed weight (GVW) includes both the load you carry on, or in, your vehicle and the load you are towing. GVW refers to the weight you are licensed to carry and tow. GVWR refers to the weight your vehicle is designed to carry.
